Bell City Ditch / Canal

The Bell City Ditch boat ramp, located in Bell City, Calcasieu Parish, provides public access to an irrigation canal system that connects Highway 14 to the Intracoastal Waterway. Despite its "ditch" designation, this is a substantial canal suitable for kayaks, canoes, and small motorboats. The access point offers a practical launch for paddlers looking to explore the waterway system in southwestern Louisiana.

This location is particularly valuable for anglers and wildlife enthusiasts, as it provides a direct route to Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge and Cameron Prairie National Wildlife Refuge—two premier freshwater and coastal marsh areas in the region. The canal traverses inland marsh and rice prairie ecosystems, making it ideal for wildlife observation and fishing. Paddlers should be prepared for typical coastal Louisiana conditions and check water levels and tidal influences before launching, as the canal connects to larger waterways.