Tchefuncte River
🏔 Scenic River
St. Tammany Parish · 70 mi · Class I
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Optimal: 100–600 CFS · USGS #07375330
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70 mi
Length
Class I
Difficulty
100–600 cfs
Optimal
280 cfs
Avg Flow
252 cfs
Hist. Median
#07375330
USGS Gauge
Louisiana Natural and Scenic River

The Northshore's favorite family paddling river — 70 miles of gentle blackwater winding through piney woods and cypress-tupelo swamps from Franklinton to Lake Pontchartrain. Sandy bottoms, tea-colored water, and easy access make the Tchefuncte one of Louisiana's most beginner-friendly paddle destinations.

Trip sections
Upper — Franklinton to Covington, 40 mi, piney woods
Lower — Covington to Lake Pontchartrain, 30 mi, cypress swamp
Outfitters
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Kayak and canoe rentals on the Northshore
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Data Quality

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