Are boat ramps in Louisiana free?

Many boat ramps in Louisiana are free, especially those managed by state parks or the Army Corps of Engineers. Some may charge a launch fee.

How do I find boat ramps near me in Louisiana?

Use RampSeeker to browse all 376 boat ramps in Louisiana by city. Each listing includes a map and directions.

Many public boat ramps are free, especially those run by state parks, Army Corps of Engineers, or county agencies. Some charge $5-15 per launch or require an annual pass.

Do you need a permit to use a boat ramp?

Most public boat ramps do not require a special permit. You need a valid boat registration and in some states a launch pass. Check local regulations before launching.

What time do boat ramps open?

Most public boat ramps are open 24 hours. Some state park ramps follow park hours, typically dawn to dusk. Pay ramps may have limited hours for fee collection.

Can you launch a kayak at a boat ramp?

Yes, most boat ramps accommodate kayaks and canoes. Some ramps have dedicated kayak launch areas. Smaller paddlecraft can also use informal put-ins and shoreline access points.

Louisiana Boat Ramp Directory

Every Boat Ramp in Louisiana

Q: How many boat ramps are in Louisiana?

There are 376 boat ramps in Louisiana. RampSeeker has mapped every public boat launch across the state.

376+ boat ramps across 8 lakes and waterways. Sportsman's paradise — bayou bass, Gulf coast redfish, Toledo Bend.

Louisiana offers 376+ public boat ramps across its waterways. From Toledo Bend, Lake Pontchartrain, and the Gulf Coast, the state provides excellent access for boaters, anglers, and kayakers. Popular catches include bass, redfish, and speckled trout. Learn how to launch safely.

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Louisiana Waters

Atchafalaya Basin

Henderson, Breaux Bridge, Morgan City

25 ft deep

Grand Isle

Grand Isle, Port Fourchon, Golden Meadow

200 ft deep

Lake Pontchartrain

New Orleans, Mandeville, Slidell

400,000 acres18 ft deep

False River

New Roads, Ventress, Oscar

3,000 acres40 ft deep

Toledo Bend Reservoir

Many, Zwolle, Anacoco

185,000 acres110 ft deep

Calcasieu Lake

Lake Charles, Cameron, Hackberry

40,000 acres8 ft deep

Cross Lake

Shreveport, Blanchard, Mooringsport

8,680 acres15 ft deep

Lake D'Arbonne

Farmerville, West Monroe, Ruston

15,250 acres35 ft deep

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Jackson Parish

3 ramps

Cameron Parish

3 ramps

Avoyelles Parish

2 ramps

Pointe Coupee Parish

2 ramps

St. Tammany Parish

2 ramps

Baton Rouge

2 ramps

Bossier City

2 ramps

Farmerville

1 ramp

Terrebonne Parish

1 ramp

Henderson

1 ramp

Saint Martin Parish

1 ramp

Calcasieu Parish

1 ramp

St. Landry Parish

1 ramp

Saint George

1 ramp

Slidell

1 ramp

Plaquemines Parish

1 ramp

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Alabama Landing Public Boat Launch

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Bayou D'Arbonne Boat Ramp

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Blueway

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Bluff Landing Boat Ramp

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Buffalo Hole Landing

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Cedar Point Boat Launch

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City Park Boat Ramp

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Clear Branch Landing

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Coast Guard

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Courtableau Boat Launch

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D'Arbonne Village East Boat Ramp

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D'Arbonne Village West Boat Ramp

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Dan Tabberer Memorial Boat Launch

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Downsville Spillway Boat Ramp

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Eagle Point Boat Ramp

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Ferry Road Landing

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Finch Lake Boat Ramp

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Forks Ferry Boat Ramp

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Forsythe Boat Ramp

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Francis Creek Boat Ramp

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Gahagan Boat Launch

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Gill'S Ferry Boat Ramp

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Grand Chenier Park Public Boat Launch East

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Grand Chenier Park Public Boat Launch West

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Grand Point Boat Launch

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Hackberry Public Boat Launch

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Hog Pen Boat Ramp

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Holland Bluff Boat Ramp

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Hooker Hole Boat Ramp

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Tips for Boating in Louisiana

✓ Louisiana requires all motorized boats to be registered before launching at any public ramp.
✓ A fishing license is required for anyone 16+ fishing from a boat in Louisiana.
✓ Life jackets are required for all children under 13 on any watercraft in Louisiana.
✓ Most public ramps are first-come, first-served — arrive early on weekends and holidays.
✓ Practice good ramp etiquette: prep in the parking area, not on the ramp.

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Louisiana Boating FAQ

How many boat ramps are in Louisiana?

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