Fairview-Riverside State Park

Fairview-Riverside State Park offers a convenient boat ramp providing direct access to the scenic Tchefuncta River in St. Tammany Parish. The ramp is well-maintained and includes boat slips, making it suitable for launching kayaks, canoes, and motorboats. The park features modern amenities including clean restrooms, laundry facilities, and 81 improved campsites, making it an excellent base for multi-day paddling trips or day outings.

The Tchefuncta River near the park is known for its cool, clear waters and serene paddling environment. Paddlers can expect diverse wildlife viewing opportunities, including various bird species, and the river eventually widens as it approaches Lake Pontchartrain. The area is popular with both anglers and recreational paddlers, with fishing opportunities for bass, bluegill, perch, and bream in the freshwater sections, and redfish and speckled trout where the river meets the lake. The park's shaded grounds feature hiking trails, picnic areas, and comfortable facilities under mature oak trees—ideal for a full day of paddling and recreation.