Kayaking · Louisiana
Kayaking in Louisiana
6 outfitters across Louisiana. Ratings, hours, contact details and a map for each, all in one place.
Mapped river miles
13,017 mi
1,105 named reaches
Rated 4.5+ on Google
6 of 6
Cities
2
Most in New Orleans (4), Pearl River (2)
Best season
Oct to May
At a glance
Highest rated on Google
Ranked by Google rating, then by number of reviews, across all 6 outfitters listed in Louisiana.
| Outfitter | City | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Honey Island Kayak Tours | Pearl River | 5.0208 Google reviews |
| Honey Island Swamp Kayak Tours - Guided Bayou Tours | Pearl River | 5.011 Google reviews |
| Wild Louisiana Kayak Swamp Tours | New Orleans | 4.91,757 Google reviews |
| New Orleans Kayak Swamp Tours | New Orleans | 4.91,375 Google reviews |
| Crescent City Kayak - Swamp Tours | New Orleans | 4.996 Google reviews |
| Kayak-iti-Yat, Original Kayaking Tours of New Orleans | New Orleans | 4.993 Google reviews |
Operators
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Rivers
Rivers and streams to paddle in Louisiana
- Named rivers and streams mapped in Louisiana
- 13,017 mi
- River reaches
- 1,105
- Reaches with a USGS flow gauge
- 118
Rivers with the most mapped miles
- Mississippi River574 mi
- Red River285 mi
- Sabine River255 mi
- Ouachita River188 mi
- Big Creek173 mi
Source: USGS National Hydrography Dataset. Miles count the named river reaches on our map, not every river in the state.
Flow gauges: U.S. Geological Survey. Flood stages and forecasts: NOAA National Weather Service.
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