Highway 190 Bridge Darbonne

The Highway 190 Bridge Darbonne access point provides a convenient launch onto Bayou Courtableau in St. Landry Parish. This is a one-lane concrete boat ramp with gravel parking, offering straightforward access for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats. The site is located in the mid-basin, northwest area of the region and serves as a practical entry point for exploring this scenic waterway.

Bayou Courtableau is situated within the broader Atchafalaya Basin ecosystem, one of the largest contiguous tracts of bottomland hardwoods in the United States. Paddlers should be aware that the waterway is navigable but may have variable water conditions depending on seasonal flow. This access point is well-positioned for exploring the bayou system and potentially accessing nearby waterways, including connections to Bayou Teche (located approximately 0.3 miles from the Port Barre trailhead). The proximity to the Atchafalaya National Wildlife Refuge provides opportunities for scenic paddling and wildlife viewing in a protected natural area.