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Paddling in Louisiana

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Red River

~45 min drive

Red River is a 0.2-mile paddling stretch near Chillicothe, Texas. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 30,374 cfs.

Kincaid East Boat Launch

~48 min drive

A worthwhile stop near Louisiana.

Big Creek

~13 min drive

Big Creek is a 23-mile paddling stretch near Pollock, Louisiana. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 107 cfs and a gradient of about 5.7 feet per mile.

Kincaid West Boat Launch

~50 min drive

A worthwhile stop near Louisiana.

Hemphill Creek

~21 min drive

Hemphill Creek is a 6.5-mile paddling stretch near Jena, Louisiana. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 71 cfs and a gradient of about 11.3 feet per mile.

Spring Bayou Boat Launch

~1h 2m drive

Spring Bayou Boat Launch is a boat launch in Louisiana.

Flagon Bayou

~22 min drive

Flagon Bayou is a 33-mile paddling stretch near Ball, Louisiana. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 126 cfs and a gradient of about 3.9 feet per mile.

Goldonna Boat Ramp

~1h 17m drive

A worthwhile stop near Louisiana.

Indian Creek

~22 min drive

Indian Creek is a 18-mile paddling stretch near Georgetown, Louisiana. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 140 cfs and a gradient of about 4.5 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Gray Creek

~28 min drive

Gray Creek is a 9.8-mile paddling stretch near Colfax, Louisiana. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 52 cfs and a gradient of about 5.9 feet per mile.

Little Chickasaw Creek

~31 min drive

Little Chickasaw Creek is a 17-mile paddling stretch near Olla, Louisiana. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 37 cfs and a gradient of about 4.2 feet per mile.

Big Creek

~31 min drive

Big Creek is a 0.9-mile paddling stretch near Deville, Louisiana. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 88 cfs and a gradient of about 3.0 feet per mile.

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