Comite River
East Baton Rouge Parish · 60 mi · Class I
163CFS/ 0.62 ft
Optimal
→Stable
Optimal: 100–800 CFS · USGS #07378000
⚡Flow data is live from USGS·Rapid classifications and CFS ranges need community verification·Know this river?
60 mi
Length
Class I
Difficulty
100–800 cfs
Optimal
480 cfs
Avg Flow
432 cfs
Hist. Median
#07378000
USGS Gauge
Comite River Diversion Canal Project Area

Baton Rouge's metro paddling river — the Comite winds 60 miles through the eastern suburbs and rural areas of East Baton Rouge Parish. Sandy bottoms, wooded banks, and surprising wildlife encounters make this an accessible urban escape for capital city paddlers.

Trip sections
Upper — Clinton to Zachary, 25 mi, rural piney woods
Lower — Zachary to Amite confluence, 35 mi, suburban corridor
Outfitters
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Kayak and canoe rentals for Comite River paddling near Baton Rouge
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Data Quality

River conditions are community-verified. CFS ranges, difficulty ratings, and trip sections may not reflect every flow level or seasonal change. Always check current conditions, scout unfamiliar rapids, and paddle within your skill level. If you spot an error, use the Improve This River button at the top of the page — your local knowledge is what makes this atlas accurate.