re: Canoe/Kayak Paddle Camping Trip Amite River

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Appears to be possible to put in from LA Hwy 37. Can someone confirm?

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The hwy 37 bridge is a no go. It's very steep on the upriver side. There is no good way to the bars south of the bridge even if you ignored all the no trespassing signs. the other side is a power line and you would have to drag your boats over some fencing. Check the google street view and you will see why.

I've been trying to arrange a legal takeout spot down river from me for years without much luck. The only way to get out at magnolia beach is behind frogs or drag a boat across someones driveway. There is no access at all on the west side of that bridge.

The only legal take out I am aware of is the French town road park. It's like 8/10th of a mile from the river to the parking lot but it's doable. I may be able to help you out with a launch spot but that only gives you 11 miles from put in to French town.

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Anyone know how landowners are in that section regarding use of the sandbars? Technically legal to camp, but some people can be difficult. Would camp as close to the river as possible.

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The bars are perfectly legal. Check your camp spots carefully. You would be surprised how close some homes are to the water.