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Mile 5.5 — Simmesport River Park

John Ruskey

26 Apr 2026

There are a collection of covered picnic tables at the Simmesport River Park where paddlers could pull up (over the rip-rap) and make a picnic stop, or even camp overnight. Vehicle accessible. Located above a parking lot north of the Simmesport Boat Ramp. Just over the levee paddlers could find water, beer, ice and groceries all within walking distance. Further away on the other side of town you’ll find the US Post Office, several fish markets and also Gautraux’s Fresh Meat Market and Grocery (312 Laurel St). Note: there is no boat ramp on the LBD side of this bridge, as indicated by the USACE charts!

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