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OVERVIEW:
The Cypremort Point Paddling Trail #1 is located in Vermilion Bay and Cote Blanche Bay. Paddlers can put in and take out at Cypremort Point State Park and at Burns Point. Cypremort Point has sandy beaches, open ocean, schools of fish, sailboats, pelicans, oil platforms and beautiful sunsets. Novice paddlers can put in here to fish in secluded bayous, or experienced paddlers can cross the bay to Burns Point.
At Burns Point, cypress and oak trees shade the quiet waters of East Cote Blanche Bay. Pelicans wheel and swoop over oil platforms and shrimp boats. Novice paddlers can fish around the park, or cross the bay to Cypremort Point State Park.
Six cabins are available to rent at Cypremort Point State Park. Reservations are recommended. Campsites are available at Burns Point and Cypremort Point State Park.
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NEARBY CITIES:
Cypremort Point, Jeanerette, Charenton, Baldwin, Franklin
MILEAGE:
Burns Point to Cypremort Point
• 36.6 miles (following the shore line)
• 25.3 miles (paddling across the bay)
TYPE OF TRAIL:
Linear route - shuttle service may be necessary.
SKILL LEVEL:
Experienced
DIFFICULTY:
Hard
APPROXIMATE PADDLING TIME:
Approximately 12- 14 hours
USUAL CURRENT:
Subject to coastal tides
NOTES & PRECAUTIONS:
Saltwater trail with lots of open water! Self rescue is a must! High winds can cause choppiness in the water. Watch for high-speed boat traffic and sudden storms. May through September can be very hot! Bring sunscreen, plenty of water and bug spray.
ACCESS:
- Cypremort Point State Park (Quintana Boat Launch) – From Hwy 90, take the Baldwin/Louisa Exit to Hwy 83. Head west on Hwy 83. Cypremort Point State Park is 20 miles from the exit. From Hwy 83 take a right onto Hwy 319. Cross over the bridge. Cypremort Point State Park will be on your right. There will be a launch fee.
GPS: N29 43' 53.6" W-91 50' 26.0"
- Burns Point – From Hwy 90, take the Centerville/Burns Point Exit onto Hwy 317. Head towards Burns Point. Travel 17 miles south on Hwy 317, then right on Burns Point Lane. There is a small fee to enter the park. There are restrooms/shower facilities, picnic pavilions and RV/Tent sites. The campground is on East Cote Blanche Bay.
GPS: N29 34' 30.2" W-91 32' 15.3"
POINTS OF INTEREST:
- Burns Point Campground, Hwy 317 South of Centerville, Centerville (337) 836-9784
- Cote Blanche Island
- Cypremort Point State Park, 306 Beach Lane, Cypremort Point, (337) 867-4510
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