Paddling
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.
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Saline Bayou Paddle Trail
Lake Martin
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. 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.
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Buffalo Cove
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 www.canoeandtrailoutpost.com
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 1.888.OKATOMA www.okatoma.com
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.
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 337.286.9337 or 800.256.9337 www.tackapaw.com
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.
For the most current listings of rental operations on Whiskey Chitto, please google: whiskey chitto canoe rental