Atchafalaya River

Mile 30.0 - Miles 30-40: Melville to Krotz Springs

John Ruskey

20 Apr 2026 � 1 min read

30 - 40 Melville to Krotz Springs

The Atchafalaya River bounces through a series of riverbends in this 10-mile stretch, with extensive woods lining the river along the East Bank (left bank descending). If you need to stop for lunch or to make a camp, the left bank descending will be the more peaceful choice. The Morganza Floodway parallels the Atchafalaya River with thousands of acres of deep woods and bayous extending five miles wide down to Hwy US 190 where it broadens to encompass 10 miles of woods at the top end of the Atchafalaya National Wildlife Refuge. There are no big sand dunes in this stretch, but there are many places to stop and camp or picnic in the woods, as mentioned in the more wild East Bank side. A busy highway (LA Hwy 105) lines the West Bank, with farms and residences, and many private access points.

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