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Shore, dock and ramp launches step by step, plus the cart that ends the long carry from the car.
Kayak launch guideKayak & canoe launches in Louisiana
We list 2 kayak launches in 1 town across Louisiana. Most are low docks, sandy put-ins or ramp edges you can use without a trailer.
Baton Rouge 2
Kayak & canoe launches by city in Louisiana
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Ramp etiquetteKayak & canoe launches in Louisiana: questions and answers
Where are the kayak launches in Louisiana?
We list 2 kayak launches in Louisiana, most of them around Baton Rouge (2).
Do kayaks need to be registered in Louisiana?
Check with the Louisiana boating agency. Many states don't register non-motorized kayaks, but some require a permit at state launches or an invasive species sticker.
Do you need a life jacket to kayak in Louisiana?
Yes. Federal rules require a wearable, Coast Guard approved life jacket for every person on a kayak or canoe, and children under 13 must wear it unless the state sets another age.
Are there free kayak launches in Louisiana?
2 of the 2 are marked free in the map data, including Iberville Parks & Recreation Kayak Launch and Kayak Launch at Highland Road Community Park.
Other states
- New York 211
- Michigan 136
- North Carolina 105
- Pennsylvania 94
- Maine 85
- Massachusetts 64
- Florida 62
- Tennessee 57
- Minnesota 56
- Wisconsin 49
- Illinois 46
- Iowa 44
Guide: How to launch a kayak or canoe · All boat ramps in Louisiana