Atchafalaya River Boat Ramp

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Atchafalaya River Boat Ramp is a public launch on Atchafalaya River in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana .

The nearest community is Simmesport, about 1.1 miles away. The closest larger city is Baton Rouge, approximately 51.7 miles away. The site lies within the McCrea Lake-Atchafalaya River watershed, as defined by the EPA.

Sourced from Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries . Last checked against the source on July 11, 2026. Listed on Boat Ramp US since September 5, 2026.

Boat ramps on Atchafalaya River

Atchafalaya River Boat Ramp is currently the only public boat ramp we track on Atchafalaya River . If you know of another public launch nearby, let us know.

Nearby boat ramps in Avoyelles Parish

We currently track 11 public boat ramps in Avoyelles Parish. The closest ramps are listed below, along with the waterbody each one provides access to.

Sutton Lake Sutton Lake 6 mi away
Spring Bayou State Wildlife Management Area La Vieille Riviere 12 mi away
Smith Bay Smith Bay 13 mi away
Mansura Spring Bayou 15 mi away
Boggy Bayou Boggy Bayou 16 mi away
Bay Sec Bay Sec 16 mi away

Frequently asked questions

We haven't confirmed the current launch fee with the managing agency yet - check the fee badge at the top of this page, which updates as soon as we do.

We don't yet have a confirmed parking count for this location from the managing agency.

This ramp's access type isn't specifically flagged for hand-launched craft, but a trailer ramp can generally be used to launch a kayak or canoe by hand as well.

Atchafalaya River Boat Ramp provides access to Atchafalaya River.

This listing is sourced from Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries records.

This listing was last checked against the source on July 11, 2026.

Quick facts

County: Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana
Nearby places: Simmesport (1.1 mi)

Plaucheville (10.3 mi)

Moreauville (10.9 mi)
Coordinates: 30.9686912, -91.8080351 Gaia
Waterbody: Atchafalaya River
Access type: Public

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Atchafalaya River Boat Ramp

Boat ramps on Atchafalaya River

Nearby boat ramps in Avoyelles Parish

Frequently asked questions

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Is parking available at Atchafalaya River Boat Ramp?

Can I launch a kayak or canoe here?

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Who manages Atchafalaya River Boat Ramp?

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