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Access Site LA

Sandy Cove Landing

Lake Fausse Point Cut

Source: louisiana_department_of_wildlife_and_fisheries Updated 1 year ago

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City: Bayou Chene, LA
County: St. Martin Parish
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 30.02741989, -91.56708895
2CGM+X5 Bayou Chene, LA, USA
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Bayou Eugene South of Si-Bon Canal East of Loreauville 0.4 mi away
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Si-Bon Canal 9.3 Miles Northeast of Loreauville 0.8 mi away
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About This Access Site
Sandy Cove Landing provides access to Lake Fausse Point Cut in the Atchafalaya basin near Bayou Chene in St. Martin Parish. Located off Levee Road and convenient to Lake Fausse Point State Park, this ramp serves paddlers and boaters exploring the Atchafalaya waterway system. The site is situated at relatively low elevation in Louisiana's coastal wetlands, making it ideal for kayakers and canoeists interested in accessing this unique bayou ecosystem.

Be prepared for variable water conditions typical of this swampy terrain. User reports indicate that at lower water levels, paddlers may encounter shallow areas requiring portaging—sometimes up to a couple hundred yards—before reaching deeper channels back to the main waterway. Despite these challenges, the landing offers a convenient launch point for Atchafalaya paddle trips. Water levels can vary seasonally, so checking current conditions before your visit is recommended. This site works well for paddlers comfortable with shallow-water maneuvering and willing to scout conditions in advance.