Access Site
LA
Forsythe Park
City: Monroe, LA
County: Ouachita Parish
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 32.52018761, -92.13297998
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Ouachita River
5 runs
There are no whitewater runs within 50 miles of this access site.
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Forsythe Park offers a public boat launch on the Ouachita River in Monroe, providing convenient access to this major river system. The park includes amenities such as picnic areas, a nine-hole golf course, and recreational facilities, making it a good base for a day on the water. Both paid and free parking options are available at the facility.
The Ouachita River at this location is a substantial waterway—a major stream (Stream Order 8) with an average flow of approximately 27,700 cubic feet per second and average velocity of 4.6 feet per second. Paddlers should expect steady current and plan accordingly. The river has a moderate gradient of about 3 feet per mile in this region. Whether you're kayaking, canoeing, or operating a motorboat, be aware that lock and dam operations on the Ouachita may affect water levels and navigation—check current conditions before launching. Nearby recreational opportunities include D'Arbonne National Wildlife Refuge to the north, which offers additional paddling and wildlife viewing options.
The Ouachita River at this location is a substantial waterway—a major stream (Stream Order 8) with an average flow of approximately 27,700 cubic feet per second and average velocity of 4.6 feet per second. Paddlers should expect steady current and plan accordingly. The river has a moderate gradient of about 3 feet per mile in this region. Whether you're kayaking, canoeing, or operating a motorboat, be aware that lock and dam operations on the Ouachita may affect water levels and navigation—check current conditions before launching. Nearby recreational opportunities include D'Arbonne National Wildlife Refuge to the north, which offers additional paddling and wildlife viewing options.
Nearby Recreation Areas
D'Arbonne National Wildlife Refuge
Located within
Louisiana Wetland Management District
Located within
Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Located within