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Boat Ramps in Louisiana

Discover 704 public boat launches, ramps, and marina access points throughout Louisiana. Find the perfect launch site for your next boating adventure.

704
Total Boat Ramps
Sabine Parish
42 ramps - Most in County
63
Counties Covered

Boating in Louisiana - Bayous, Bays & the Gulf

Louisiana boating requires a mindset shift from most other states because a significant portion of the most productive water here isn't accessible from traditional concrete ramps. Bayou country, marsh fishing, and the coastal zone all have their own access infrastructure ranging from boat launches cut into the marsh edge to developed ramps serving the Intracoastal Waterway.
The Mississippi River runs through the heart of the state and is serious river navigation with commercial barge traffic, strong current, and access points scattered through a complex flood control infrastructure. Most recreational boating on the river is done by experienced boaters who know the water.
Lake Pontchartrain north of New Orleans is large, shallow, and subject to quick wind chops that can make it uncomfortable in smaller boats. The causeway divides the lake and local knowledge about which side is calmer under what wind conditions is worth having. Tidal influence keeps the lake brackish, and fishing there is primarily for speckled trout and redfish rather than freshwater species.
The Atchafalaya Basin is one of the largest river swamps in North America and has boat launch access from several highway crossings. Navigation in the Basin is by local knowledge or GPS, preferably both. It's easy to get turned around in the cypress-lined backwaters if you don't know the water.
Coastal Louisiana offers outstanding inshore fishing for redfish, speckled trout, and flounder. The ramp infrastructure along the coast varies from excellent to informal, and conditions after storm seasons can affect what's usable.
Mosquitoes and heat from June through September are not minor inconveniences in Louisiana. Plan accordingly.

Complete Guide to Boating in Louisiana

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Featured Boat Ramps in Louisiana

Browse by County

Sabine Parish

42 ramps

St. Tammany Parish

39 ramps

Calcasieu Parish

33 ramps

Terrebonne Parish

29 ramps

Lafourche Parish

29 ramps

St. Martin Parish

24 ramps

Iberville Parish

24 ramps

Cameron Parish

24 ramps

Rapides Parish

21 ramps

Caddo Parish

21 ramps

Ouachita Parish

20 ramps

St. Mary Parish

20 ramps

Webster Parish

19 ramps

Plaquemines Parish

18 ramps

Bossier Parish

17 ramps

Concordia Parish

17 ramps

Natchitoches Parish

16 ramps

St. Landry Parish

15 ramps

Union Parish

15 ramps

St. Charles Parish

14 ramps

Jefferson Parish

14 ramps

Livingston Parish

13 ramps

Pointe Coupee Parish

13 ramps

Catahoula Parish

12 ramps

Grant Parish

12 ramps

Avoyelles Parish

11 ramps

Iberia Parish

11 ramps

Assumption Parish

11 ramps

Orleans Parish

10 ramps

Vernon Parish

9 ramps

Tangipahoa Parish

9 ramps

Claiborne Parish

7 ramps

Morehouse Parish

7 ramps

St. Bernard Parish

7 ramps

Bienville Parish

6 ramps

Jackson Parish

6 ramps

LaSalle Parish

6 ramps

Franklin Parish

6 ramps

East Carroll Parish

5 ramps

De Soto Parish

5 ramps

Winn Parish

5 ramps

Ascension Parish

5 ramps

Allen Parish

4 ramps

Beauregard Parish

4 ramps

Evangeline Parish

4 ramps

St. John the Baptist Parish

4 ramps

St. James Parish

4 ramps

Vermilion Parish

4 ramps

Acadia Parish

3 ramps

Richland Parish

3 ramps

Red River Parish

3 ramps

Caldwell Parish

3 ramps

Washington Parish

3 ramps

Tensas Parish

3 ramps

Lafayette Parish

3 ramps

East Baton Rouge Parish

3 ramps

Jefferson Davis Parish

2 ramps

West Baton Rouge Parish

2 ramps

West Carroll Parish

1 ramp

Lincoln Parish

1 ramp

West Feliciana Parish

1 ramp

Lafayette County

1 ramp

Saint Bernard Parish

1 ramp

About Boating in Louisiana

Louisiana offers excellent boating opportunities with 704 boat ramps across the state. Whether you're looking to launch on lakes, rivers, or coastal waters, our directory helps you find the perfect access point for your watercraft.

Finding the Right Boat Ramp

When selecting a boat ramp in Louisiana, consider these factors:

  • Number of launch lanes to avoid congestion during peak times
  • Parking availability for vehicles and boat trailers
  • Launch fees - many public ramps are free to use
  • Ramp surface condition (concrete, asphalt, or gravel)
  • Hours of operation and seasonal accessibility
  • Nearby amenities like restrooms, fish cleaning stations, and bait shops

Explore All Ramps Below

Browse our complete directory of boat ramps in Louisiana below. Use the filters to narrow your search by county or specific features you need.

Route 1012 Bridge

Provides access to Himalaya Canal. Located in Lower Texas, LA. Public access.

Texas Gulf

Provides access to Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. Located in Bourg, LA. Public access.

East Main Street

Provides access to Bayou Lafourche. Located in Lafourche Parish. Semi-Private access.

Top Water Marina

Provides access to Bayou Lafourche. Located in Lafourche Parish. Semi-Private access.

Boudreaux’s

Provides access to Bayou Blue. Located in Leeville, LA. Semi-Private access.

Dursette Street

Provides access to Catfish Lake. Located in Golden Meadow, LA. Semi-Private access.

Tidewater Dock

Provides access to Bayou Lafourche. Located in Lafourche Parish. Semi-Private access.

Mercer Road

Provides access to Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. Located in Larose, LA. Semi-Private access.

East 36th Street

Provides access to Little Lake. Located in Lafourche Parish. Public access.

Bason’s Marina

Provides access to Grand Bayou. Located in Belle Amie, LA. Semi-Private access.

Catfish Lake

Provides access to Catfish Lake. Located in Golden Meadow, LA. Public access.

East 34th Court

Provides access to Bayou Lafourche. Located in Galliano, LA. Semi-Private access.

Big Bayou Blue Marina

Provides access to Big Bayou Blue. Located in Lafourche Parish. Semi-Private access.

Sanchez

Provides access to Grand Bayou. Located in Choctaw, LA. Public access.

Larousse

Provides access to Bayou Boeuf. Located in Bayou Boeuf, LA. Public access.

Butch Hill

Provides access to Lake Fields. Located in Lafourche Parish. Public access.

Marina

Provides access to Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (Bayou Lafourche, Company Canal, Lake Fields). Located in Lockport, LA. Public access.

Theriot

Provides access to Bayou Lafourche and Lake Boeuf. Located in Raceland, LA. Public access.

Route 20 Bridge

Provides access to Bayou Boeuf. Located in Lafourche Parish. Public access.

Fort Polk Toledo Bend

Provides access to Sabine River – Toledo Bend Reservoir. Located in Sabine Parish. Public access.

Esto Landing

Provides access to Sabine River – Toledo Bend Reservoir. Located in Esto, LA. Semi-Private access.

St. Croix Circle North

Provides access to Sabine River – Toledo Bend Reservoir. Located in Sabine Parish. Semi-Private access.

Avery Island

Provides access to Petit Anse. Located in Emma, LA. Semi-Private access.

Prien Lake Park

Provides access to Prien Lake. Located in Lake Charles, LA. Public access.

La Fleur Park

Provides access to Prien Lake. Located in Lake Charles, LA. Public access.

I-10 Bridge

Provides access to Lake Charles. Located in Lake Charles, LA. Public access.

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