The Barataria Preserve conducts three hour ranger guided canoe treks on Sunday mornings. The treks are free of charge and reservation are required. The Preserve does not provide canoes. A list of canoe rentals is available. Before setting out on your trip, inform either the canoe rental, a friend, or a relative of your expected time of return.
State law requires each person in a boat to have a life preserver.
Do not attempt canoe travel during a lightening storm. Never stand in a canoe, keep your weight low and centered. Bring a first aid kit, rain gear, insect repellent, drinking water, a sun hat and sunscreen, and a flashlight for evening trips. All animals and plants, within the Preserve, are protected by law. Harassment of wildlife is illegal.