Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:06 PM)
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Launch Light & Moon — August 2
local timeWaning Gibbous (85% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Riverside Park
| Location | Lake Charles, Louisiana |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Calcasieu River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 30.265535, -93.197641 |
| Hours | Check on site |
Riverside Park is a public boat launch providing access to Calcasieu River in Lake Charles, Louisiana at coordinates 30.26553, -93.19764. Data published by Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LA LDWF).
Riverside Park is a public boat launch on Calcasieu River in Lake Charles, Louisiana. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Riverside Park
Is Riverside Park free to use?
Yes, Riverside Park is a public boat launch with free access in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
What water does Riverside Park access?
Riverside Park provides boat launch access to Calcasieu River in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
How do I get to Riverside Park?
Riverside Park is located at coordinates 30.265535, -93.197641 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
6 additional boat launches are located within 2.5 mi of Riverside Park, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.