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Boating
Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge
Guided Canoe Tours at Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge in
Lacombe, LA. Call 504-646-7544
Bogue Chitto
Two water parks in Mississippi provide excellent access to the river.
Some parts of the river are broad and the canoeing is easy. Other
parts are narrow, swift running, have riffles and snags, and require
more canoeing ability. Ryals Canoe and Tube Rentals provides the equipment
to paddle and float down the Bogue Chitto River near McComb, Mississippi.
For reservations call 601-684-4948 or www.ryalscanoe.com.
•Ryals Canoe and Tube Rentals - 601-684-4948 or www.ryalscanoe.com
Fausse Point State Park and Canoe Trail
This beautiful park is located on the edge of the Atchafalaya Basin
Spillway and offers a marked canoe trail with primitive campsites,
several miles of hiking trails, waterfront cabins, campsites, boat
launch, pavilions, conference center and a playground. There are miles
of waterways for canoeing and kayaking. Located south of St. Martinville
on the west guideline levee. Rental canoes are available at the Park
Store. 337-229-4764
Lake Martin
 Louisiana
supports globally significant numbers of species of colonial nesting
waterbirds. Lak Martin is one of Louisiana's largest nesting colonies
for many species of water birds. Some of these species include the
Anhinga, Great Blue Heron, Great Egret, Snowy Egret, Little Blue Heron,
Tri-colored Heron, Cattle Egret, Black-crowned Night Heron, White
Ibis, and Roseate Spoonbill. Lake Martin is also used as a rookery
year round for many species. Nesting season begins in early March
and ends in late June. The best times to visit are during April and
May. There is a trail just off of Rookery Road that leads to the best
viewing area, however the trail is closed in late May to October because
of Alligator nesting. Rookery Road is open year round.
Lake Martin is owned by the Nature Conservancy and is open year round
and has free admision. It is a wondreful place to visit for all types
of wildlife viewing . It is only 7 miles from Lafayette.
From Hwy. 31 between Breaux Bridge and Parks, take a right on Lake
Martin Road and follow it to the lake.
Magee's Creek
Riffles and channel constrictions make the river challenging for the
experienced canoeist. Located near Tylertown, Mississippi.
Canoe and Trail Outpost 601-876-6964
Okatoma Creek
The scenery along the Okatoma is exceptional. The river has many easy
"rapids" that drop quickly over clay bars. There are several
ledges that provide challenge to even experienced canoeist. The best
part of the river is between Seminary and Sanford. Okatoma is near
Hattisburg, MS.
Okatoma Outdoors 601-722-4297
Tangipahoa River
The Tangi is a beautiful, challenging river. There are obstacles and
shoals along the upper and middle parts of the river. The camping
is superb, since the river has many sand-gravel bars. Best canoeing
part of the river is from Tangipahoa to Arcola. About a 2 hour dive
from Lafayette.
Tangi Beach 504-748-7239
Toro Bayou
Beautiful and remote, the Toro offers easy white water, rock gardens,
an abundance of sand beaches, good fishing, and numerous side streams
for exploration. Located Hwy. 392, two miles from Toledo Bend Dam.
Tack-A-Paw Expeditions 337-238-0821 or 286-9337
Whiskey Chitto River
A gentle flowing stream with white quartz sand bars invite paddlers
to swim, fish, and picnic. Located 9 miles north of Oberlin on Hwy.
26. About a 2 hour drive from Lafayette.
T&J Canoe Rentals 877-852-2663
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