Atchafalaya River

Mile 144.2 - RBD Amerada Pass

John Ruskey

20 Apr 2026 � 1 min read

144.2 RBD Amerada Pass

Amerada Pass would be a good choice for paddlers to reach the Gulf, then turn around and camp at a designated Campground! The Atchafalaya Delta WMA maintains a boat-access only campground approximately one mile down Amerada Pass on Willow Island. You could paddle down, check in with the ranger at Park Headquarters, and then paddle out to the Gulf. Break open your bottle of champagne, celebrate your successful expedition, and then paddle back to camp. This would be an excellent way to end your great adventure. The only drawback is that there are no views of the open Gulf from here. On the other hand, you would be in good company in a safe place. And you would get a first hand look at the Atchafalaya Delta flora and fauna, along with possible interpretation from WMA staff. Amerada Pass continues on to Catfish Pass and Arrowhead Island.

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