29.5509082, -92.3091855

Gulf of Mexico Boat Ramp

Free to launch Status not yet verified Semi-Private access Updated Sep 8, 2026
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Gulf of Mexico Boat Ramp is a semi-private launch on Gulf of Mexico in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana , with 1 launch lane.

The nearest community is Kaplan, about 30.9 miles away. The closest larger city is Lafayette, approximately 49.6 miles away. The site lies within the Pipeline Canal-Frontal Gulf of Mexico watershed, as defined by the EPA.

In the NOAA MRIP Site Register, this launch site is listed as FRESHWATER CITY PUBLIC LAUNCH.

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 Gulf of Mexico

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

Nearby boat ramps in Vermilion Parish

We currently track 4 public boat ramps in Vermilion Parish. The closest ramps are listed below, along with the waterbody each one provides access to.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, this is a free launch site.

Yes - 6 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.

Gulf of Mexico Boat Ramp provides access to Gulf of Mexico.

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.

This access point also appears as "FRESHWATER CITY PUBLIC LAUNCH" 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 8, 2026.

Quick facts

County
Vermilion Parish, Louisiana
Nearby places
Kaplan (30.9 mi)
Abbeville (31.1 mi)
Erath (32.6 mi)
Coordinates
29.5509082, -92.3091855 Gaia
Waterbody
Gulf of Mexico
Access type
Semi-Private
Launch lanes
1
Tidal influence
Affected by tide
Parking
6 vehicle-only

Current weather

72°F Clear

Wind SE 3 mph

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Last updated Oct 13, 2026 at 12:26 PM

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Data freshness

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Last checked against source
July 11, 2026
Page content updated
September 8, 2026
Listed on Boat Ramp US since
September 8, 2026