29.8962505, -90.1584224

Drake Avenue (West) Boat Ramp

Fee required Status not yet verified Public access Updated Sep 6, 2026
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Drake Avenue (West) Boat Ramp is a public launch on Bayou Segnette in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana , with 6 launch lanes.

The nearest community is Westwego, about 1.2 miles away. The closest larger city is Metairie, approximately 6.1 miles away. The site lies within the Bayou Bardeaux-Frontal Lake Salvador watershed, as defined by the EPA.

In the NOAA MRIP Site Register, this launch site is listed as BAYOU SEGNETTE STATE PARK.

Sourced from Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinators Office and enriched with data from the NOAA MRIP Site Register. See the freshness details in the sidebar.

Boat ramps on Bayou Segnette

Drake Avenue (West) Boat Ramp is currently the only public boat ramp we track on Bayou Segnette . If you know of another public launch nearby, let us know.

Nearby boat ramps in Jefferson Parish

We currently track 14 public boat ramps in Jefferson Parish. The closest ramps are listed below, along with the waterbody each one provides access to.

Frequently asked questions

No, a launch fee applies here - check the official page for current pricing, since fees can change.

Yes - 20 vehicle-only spaces are recorded for this site.

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.

Drake Avenue (West) Boat Ramp provides access to Bayou Segnette.

This listing is sourced from Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinators Office records.

Yes. According to NOAA's fishing site register, tidal conditions affect activity at this site, so it's worth checking the local tide before you head out - low water can limit launching and access at some coastal ramps.

Yes. NOAA's fishing site register lists fish cleaning stations at this location.

This access point also appears as "BAYOU SEGNETTE STATE PARK" in NOAA's fishing site register. Different agencies sometimes list the same ramp under slightly different names.

This listing was last checked against the source on July 11, 2026. The page content itself was last updated on September 6, 2026.

Quick facts

County
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
Nearby places
Westwego (1.2 mi)
Bridge City (2.7 mi)
Avondale (2.9 mi)
Coordinates
29.8962505, -90.1584224 Gaia
Waterbody
Bayou Segnette
Access type
Public
Launch lanes
6
Tidal influence
Affected by tide
Parking
20 vehicle-only
Contact
+1 504-736-7140

Amenities

Fish cleaning station Lodging nearby

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Last checked against source
July 11, 2026
Page content updated
September 6, 2026
Listed on Boat Ramp US since
September 6, 2026