Mile 21.4 - RBD Protected Industrial Harbor

John Ruskey

20 Apr 2026

21.4 RBD Protected Industrial Harbor

A long narrow harbor parallel to the flow of the river opens up through the West Bank rip-rap near 21.4 RBD which could suffice for temporary shelter from wind or waves, and maybe picnicking. But you probably wouldn’t want to camp here. Active commercial harbor for small tows servicing local industries. In emergency situations you could pull in and bear right and paddle up to far upstream side of this harbor, where opposite the docking you might find a peaceful spot near a wrecked barge that is sinking into the mud. Bonvillian Marine Boat Rental Service 37772 Hwy 11, Buras, LA 70041, 504-657-6191.

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