US Forest ServiceFree
Atchafalaya Basin Canoe LA
Morgan City, Louisiana, Louisiana13 ft🗓 Nov–Apr
About this site
Canoe camping in the Atchafalaya Basin — North America's largest river swamp. Cypress-tupelo forest, crawfish, alligators.
Peak season temperatures
87°F
Avg high
77°F
Avg low
Verified historical climate data for this campsite location.
Wildlife in the area
Research-grade verified observations from iNaturalist near this campsite.
Green TreefrogEuropean StarlingMourning DoveEastern PhoebePrairie WarblerNorthern Mockingbird
Activities
CanoeingAlligator ViewingFishingBirdwatching
Amenities
Canoe AccessSwamp AccessWildlife Area
Site types
Canoe CampTent
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Quick facts
- Land manager
- US Forest Service
- Fee
- Free — no reservation
- Season
- Nov–Apr
- Elevation
- 13 ft
- Peak temps
- 77°–87°F
- Rating
- 4.3 (24)
- Coordinates
- 29.6934, -91.2034
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First come, first served. No reservation system. Verify current conditions and fire restrictions with the land manager before visiting.
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