You'll find La 10 on Atchafalaya River in Melville. It's a public boat ramp. Lafayette is the nearest big city, about 36 miles away. The next public ramp is Courtableau Boat Launch in Port Barre, about 12 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Melville, LA |
| Water | Atchafalaya River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Read more: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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La 10 is in Melville, Louisiana. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of La 10.
Atchafalaya River, in Melville.
We don't have fee information for La 10, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at La 10.
Courtableau Boat Launch in Port Barre (12 miles).
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