Amite River
🏔 Scenic River
East Baton Rouge Parish · 105 mi · Class I
835CFS/ 11.07 ft
Optimal→Stable
Optimal: 200–2,000 CFS · USGS #07378500
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Louisiana Scenic River (upper sections)
The Baton Rouge area's primary paddling river — 105 miles from the piney woods of southwest Mississippi to Lake Maurepas. The Amite provides surprisingly wild paddling within reach of Louisiana's capital city, with sandy bottoms, hardwood bottoms, and good fishing throughout.
Trip sections
Upper — Mississippi line to Denham Springs, 50 mi, sand and gravel
Middle — Denham Springs to Port Vincent, 30 mi, wider floodplain
Lower — Port Vincent to Lake Maurepas, 25 mi, swamp and marsh
Outfitters
Amite River Canoe Company
Canoe and kayak rentals for Amite River paddling
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