Courtableau Bayou Outlet Channel

Located near Krotz Springs in St. Landry Parish, the Courtableau Bayou Outlet Channel boat ramp provides access to a scenic waterway in Louisiana's Atchafalaya Basin region. The ramp is situated on the right side of the inlet channel, approximately 500 feet above the drainage structure and 1.7 miles southeast of Courtableau. This is a concrete launch facility suitable for kayaks, canoes, and small motorboats seeking to explore the local bayou system.

Paddlers and boaters using this access point should note that the outlet channel connects to Courtableau Bayou, which flows through a region rich with recreational opportunities. The nearby Atchafalaya National Wildlife Refuge and the broader Atchafalaya Basin—comprising 595,000 acres of the largest contiguous bottomland hardwood forest in the United States—offer excellent paddling and wildlife viewing experiences. Plan accordingly for tidal or water level changes that may affect launch conditions, and consult current water conditions before your trip.