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Access Site LA

Intracoastal Park (West Ramp)

Intracoastal Waterway Bayou Choupique Calcasieu River Calcasieu Ship Channel

Source: louisiana_department_of_wildlife_and_fisheries Updated 1 year ago

City: LA
County: Calcasieu Parish
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 30.06586100, -93.34633300
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About This Access Site
Intracoastal Park's West Ramp provides convenient access to the Intracoastal Waterway in Calcasieu Parish, making it a suitable launch point for kayakers, canoeists, and small boats. Located in the Sulphur area, this facility offers boat launch ramps with attached wharves, helping paddlers safely enter the waterway. The park setting provides a developed access point with amenities typical of public recreation areas.

The Intracoastal Waterway in this region is a protected, sheltered paddling route ideal for recreational boaters and paddlers seeking calmer water conditions. This waterway is popular for small craft and is well-suited for kayaks and canoes. Before launching, paddlers should check local conditions and tide information, as the ICW experiences tidal influences in this Louisiana coastal area.

For current details on hours of operation, parking availability, facility amenities (such as restrooms or picnic areas), and any applicable launch fees, contact local Calcasieu Parish recreation resources or visit the park directly. The West Ramp's location makes it accessible for both day trips and longer paddling explorations of the surrounding waterway system.