Bayou Heron

Bayou Heron Boat Ramp provides access to Bayou Heron in Jackson County, Mississippi, within the Grand Bay National Wildlife Refuge. This single-lane gravel ramp is a practical launch point for kayakers, canoeists, and small boats looking to explore the bayou and its surrounding estuarine environment. The facility includes limited parking for vehicles with trailers, making it best suited for smaller paddling groups or solo paddlers.

The launch provides access to one of the most biologically productive estuarine ecosystems in the northern Gulf of Mexico. Paddlers can expect to explore waterlogged marshes and freshwater streams characteristic of this coastal transition zone. The area is excellent for wildlife viewing and those interested in exploring the rich habitat of Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. Check conditions before launching, as water levels and access can vary seasonally in this low-gradient coastal bayou system.