Archie Dam Landing

Archie Dam Landing provides boat ramp access to the Little River in Catahoula Parish, Louisiana. This site serves as a launch point for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboaters exploring a substantial waterway. The Little River is a large stream (Stream Order 7) with significant flow averaging 6,573 cubic feet per second and a moderate current of 2.72 feet per second, making it suitable for various skill levels depending on water conditions.

Paddlers should be prepared for the river's 16.2 ft/mile average gradient and typical Louisiana conditions. The Little River drains a 4,201 square-mile area, so water levels and current can vary seasonally. The access point is strategically located in east-central Louisiana near Catahoula Parish, positioning paddlers for exploration of the Little River system and proximity to the Catahoula National Wildlife Refuge approximately 12 miles to the east—an excellent destination for wildlife viewing and scenic paddling. Nearby paddlers may also consider the Ouachita-Black River system with its multiple locks, dams, and improved boat ramp facilities.