Boat Launches in Louisiana

Boat launch access

Launching a boat in Louisiana

Boating Hubs maps 181 boat launches in Louisiana across 98 named waters. 122 are public access, and 59 are semi-private, so access may be limited to residents, members or permit holders. Every launch on this page carries its coordinates, so you can route to the ramp rather than to the lake.

Busiest waters in Louisiana

• Pearl River (11)
• Lake Pontchartrain (10)
• Intracoastal Waterway (7)
• Calcasieu River (6)
• Canal (6)
• Mississippi River (6)
• Tchefuncta River (5)
• Bayou Barataria (4)
• Pearl River Navigational Canal (4)
• Sabine River (4)
• Bayou Bonfouca (3)
• Bayou des Allemands (3)

Common questions about Louisiana boat launches

How many public boat launches are there in Louisiana?

Boating Hubs maps 181 boat launches in Louisiana across 98 named waters. 122 are public access and 59 are semi-private, meaning access may be limited to residents, members or permit holders.

Which waters in Louisiana have the most boat launches?

By mapped launch count: Pearl River (11), Lake Pontchartrain (10), Intracoastal Waterway (7), Calcasieu River (6) and Canal (6). Counts are the number of separate ramps and hand launches on each water, not the number of lanes.

Is there a fee to use boat launches in Louisiana?

Launch fees are set by whoever manages the ramp, and Boating Hubs does not hold fee data for Louisiana yet, so check the managing agency or marina before you tow. Ramps marked semi-private may also require a permit or membership.