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Located at 410 Civic Drive in Port Sulphur, this public access point provides boat launch facilities onto the Port Sulphur Ship Channel in Plaquemines Parish. The site features improved parking and a wooden fishing pier with covered areas and lighting, making it a convenient access point for kayakers, canoeists, and other small boaters exploring the local waterways. The facility is administered by Plaquemines Parish and serves as part of the community's recreational infrastructure.
The Port Sulphur Ship Channel provides access to the broader waterway system in this region of southeastern Louisiana. This area is popular with both anglers and paddlers, particularly those interested in exploring the wetlands environment characteristic of Plaquemines Parish. Before launching, paddlers should be aware of boat traffic typical of a ship channel and plan their paddling accordingly. The site's proximity to local services, including bait shops and fishing charters, makes it a well-supported access point for day trips or longer excursions into the surrounding wetland areas.