Lake Tangipahoa

Lake Tangipahoa is a boat ramp access point on the Tangipahoa River in McComb, Pike County, Mississippi. This location provides access to a significant waterway classified as a large river (Stream Order 7) with a substantial drainage area of 742 square miles. The river maintains an average flow of approximately 1,587 cubic feet per second with an average velocity of 2.24 feet per second, indicating moderate current conditions. The ramp is situated upstream from the river mouth, about 170 miles away, and taps into a river system with an elevation change of 460 feet across its 130-mile length.

Paddlers and boaters using this access point should be aware that the Tangipahoa River features a moderate gradient averaging 3.5 feet per mile. The water conditions reflect a flowing river environment rather than a still lake, despite the site name referencing Lake Tangipahoa. This suggests variable conditions depending on recent rainfall and upstream flow. The average velocity of 2.24 feet per second indicates currents that paddlers should respect, particularly during high water periods.

This is a public boat ramp facility in McComb, making it accessible to the general boating community. The location provides a launch point for exploring a substantial section of the Tangipahoa River system. Visitors should check current water levels and flow conditions before launching, as conditions can vary seasonally and after heavy rainfall given the river's significant drainage area.