Maurepas Swamp Wildlife Management Area

Great River Road Area
Region
Great River Road Area
Type of Route
Canal
Lake
River
Distance
175 square miles
Difficulty
Intermediate

Adventurous paddlers will appreciate Maurepas Swamp Wildlife Management Area, a flooded cypress swamp. As you make your way into the 175-square-mile swamp, notice tall American elm, sugarberry and oak trees, each an integral part of an ecosystem that’s home to sweet white-tailed deer, squirrels, rabbits and waterfowl.

Check forecasts before your trip: Water levels in the swamp are greatly influenced by rain, wind and tides. Before launching, be sure to check in to a self-clearing permit station.

As you paddle the Maurepas Swamp Wildlife Management Area, make time to explore several Louisiana parishes en route. You’ll pass through Livingston Parish, Tangipahoa Parish, Ascension Parish and Louisiana's River Parishes. For a sweet end to the day, stop by the Cajun Village and Coffee House in nearby Sorrento for beignets and a café au lait.

Learn more about the area: St. James Parish

Contact Info:
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
Address: 39180 W Airline Hwy., Gramercy, LA 70052
Telephone: (225) 765-2800
Website

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