City: Baton Rouge, LA
County: East Baton Rouge Parish
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 30.43793000, -91.19167000
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Mississippi River
1 run
There are no whitewater runs within 50 miles of this access site.
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
South Boulevard provides public boat access to the Mississippi River in Baton Rouge, making it a convenient launch point for paddlers and boaters in the East Baton Rouge area. Located at coordinates 30.43793, -91.19167, this access site serves the lower Mississippi River segment, approximately 2,334 miles upstream from the Gulf of Mexico.
The Mississippi River at this location is a major waterway with significant flow characteristics paddlers should understand before launching. The river maintains an average flow of approximately 685,000 cubic feet per second with average velocities around 11 feet per second. These strong currents, combined with heavy commercial traffic typical of this section near Baton Rouge, require experienced paddlers and proper safety precautions. The river's modest gradient (0.8 ft/mile) means relatively calm water surfaces, though the powerful current demands respect and proper planning for both upstream and downstream travel.
Before visiting, contact local authorities or check ahead for current conditions, access fees, and available amenities. This is an excellent access point for those looking to paddle or boat one of North America's most significant rivers, but plan your trip accordingly given the commercial traffic and strong currents characteristic of the lower Mississippi.
The Mississippi River at this location is a major waterway with significant flow characteristics paddlers should understand before launching. The river maintains an average flow of approximately 685,000 cubic feet per second with average velocities around 11 feet per second. These strong currents, combined with heavy commercial traffic typical of this section near Baton Rouge, require experienced paddlers and proper safety precautions. The river's modest gradient (0.8 ft/mile) means relatively calm water surfaces, though the powerful current demands respect and proper planning for both upstream and downstream travel.
Before visiting, contact local authorities or check ahead for current conditions, access fees, and available amenities. This is an excellent access point for those looking to paddle or boat one of North America's most significant rivers, but plan your trip accordingly given the commercial traffic and strong currents characteristic of the lower Mississippi.