Bayou Teche

This boat ramp provides access to Bayou Teche in the Parks area of Saint Martin Parish, Louisiana. The ramp is located in a city park setting and serves as a convenient launch point for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats exploring the bayou. To reach the site from I-90, take the Jeanerette Exit 668 onto LA 671 (Canal Street), turn left onto Highway 182 (Main Street), travel 0.5 miles, then turn right onto Wormser Street and follow it to Tarleton, where the ramp is located at the water's edge.

Bayou Teche is a popular paddling destination offering a scenic, gentle waterway ideal for recreational paddlers of all skill levels. From this access point, paddlers can explore the bayou's calm waters and surrounding natural landscape. The ramp is part of a larger network of paddling access points along Bayou Teche, making it easy to plan multi-site trips. Facilities are basic at this location, though other full-service trailheads exist in nearby Breaux Bridge. Come prepared with appropriate gear and check water conditions before launching, particularly during low-water periods.