We ranked every boat ramp within 50 miles of New Orleans by real boater reviews. The top pick: Bucktown Marsh Boardwalk in Metairie, rated 4.8/5 from 111 Google reviews (5.9 miles out). 30+ launches mapped in the area, across 11 waterbodies.
Located on Lake Pontchartrain in Metairie, 5.9 miles from New Orleans. One of the most reviewed launches in the area — boaters rate it 4.8/5 across 111 Google reviews. Public access. Tidal location: check the tide tables before launching at low water.
Located on Lake Pontchartrain in New Orleans, 6.1 miles from New Orleans. Rated 4.8/5 from 15 Google reviews. Public access.
Located on Lake Pontchartrain in Metairie, 6.4 miles from New Orleans. One of the most reviewed launches in the area — boaters rate it 4.7/5 across 1,152 Google reviews. Public access.
Located on Bayou Courage in Jean Lafitte town, 13.3 miles from New Orleans. Rated 4.7/5 from 86 Google reviews. Public access.
Located on Lake Road in Lacombe, 23.0 miles from New Orleans. Rated 4.7/5 from 42 Google reviews. Public access.
Located on Lacombe Bayou in Lacombe, 26.2 miles from New Orleans. Rated 4.6/5 from 58 Google reviews. Public access.
Located on Bayou Gauche in Des Allemands, 22.6 miles from New Orleans. Rated 4.6/5 from 25 Google reviews. Public access.
Located on Bayou des Familles in Crown Point, 12.6 miles from New Orleans. Rated 4.6/5 from 23 Google reviews. Public access.
Located on Lake Pontchartrain in La Branche, 19.3 miles from New Orleans. One of the most reviewed launches in the area — boaters rate it 4.5/5 across 217 Google reviews. Tidal location: check the tide tables before launching at low water.
Located on Lake Lery in St. Bernard, 21.1 miles from New Orleans. Rated 4.5/5 from 64 Google reviews. Public access.
2 of the top 10 ramps near New Orleans are tidal. At low water, short or shallow ramps can leave your trailer wheels-deep with the prop in the mud. Every tidal ramp page on BoatLaunchMap shows live NOAA tide readings — check before you tow.
| Rank | Name | City | Rating | Reviews | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bucktown Marsh Boardwalk | Metairie | 4.8/5 | 111 | 5.9 mi |
| 2 | West End Boat Launch | New Orleans | 4.8/5 | 15 | 6.1 mi |
| 3 | Bonnabel Boat Launch | Metairie | 4.7/5 | 1152 | 6.4 mi |
| 4 | Jean Lafitte Public Boat Launch | Jean Lafitte town | 4.7/5 | 86 | 13.3 mi |
| 5 | Lake Road Boat Launch | Lacombe | 4.7/5 | 42 | 23.0 mi |
| 6 | Main Street Boat Launch | Lacombe | 4.6/5 | 58 | 26.2 mi |
| 7 | Bayou Gauche boat launch | Des Allemands | 4.6/5 | 25 | 22.6 mi |
| 8 | Glisson Park Public Boat Launch | Crown Point | 4.6/5 | 23 | 12.6 mi |
| 9 | Wetland Watchers Park | La Branche | 4.5/5 | 217 | 19.3 mi |
| 10 | Serigne Boat Launch | St. Bernard | 4.5/5 | 64 | 21.1 mi |
| 11 | Bonnet Carré Boat Launch | — | 4.5/5 | 45 | 22.4 mi |
| 12 | Reggio Marina | Reggio | 4.3/5 | 19 | 20.8 mi |
| 13 | boat ramp | — | 4.3/5 | 4 | 10.8 mi |
| 14 | Seabrook Boat Launch | New Orleans | 4.2/5 | 136 | 5.9 mi |
| 15 | Ft. Pike Boat Ramp | New Orleans | 4.1/5 | 76 | 24.9 mi |
| 16 | Des Allemands Boat Launch | Des Allemands | 4.0/5 | 77 | 25.8 mi |
| 17 | PORT SHIP West Bank 9mi Landing | New Orleans city | 4.0/5 | 6 | 10.2 mi |
Bucktown Marsh Boardwalk in Metairie is the highest-rated boat ramp near New Orleans, with a 4.8/5 Google rating from 111 reviews, 5.9 miles from the city center on Lake Pontchartrain.
BoatLaunchMap tracks 30+ boat ramps within 50 miles of New Orleans, Louisiana. 13 of the top-rated launches offer public access.
Top-rated launches near New Orleans put you on Lake Pontchartrain, Bayou Courage, Lake Road, Lacombe Bayou, Bayou Gauche and 6 more waterbodies.
Yes — 2 of the top 10 ramps near New Orleans are tidal. At low tide, shallow ramps can leave trailers short of the water. Each BoatLaunchMap ramp page shows live tide data for tidal locations, so check conditions before you tow.