False River
- Typical depth
- 21-21 ft
- Road
- Paved
- Permit
- Not required
It typically runs 21 ft deep. Entry fee: Morrison Parkway public launch is free. False River is a lake cove in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana.
Closures and warnings
Swimming is at your own risk; check Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality and parish health advisories before entering the water. As of September 30, 2026.
Before you swim
| Swimming allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Water type | Lake cove |
| Typical depth | 21-21 ft |
| Entry | Walk in |
| Water clarity | Oxbow lake used for boating, skiing, fishing, and swimming; check local advisories before swimming. |
Access
| Road | Paved |
|---|---|
| Road note | Louisiana Highway 1 runs along the west bank; LA 413 along the east bank of the oxbow lake. |
| Parking | Free public boat launch, picnic area, fishing pier, and gazebo at Morrison Parkway near New Roads City Hall. |
| Fee | Morrison Parkway public launch is free; other private launches around the lake may charge a launch fee. |
| Hours | No published hours for dispersed public lake access; Morrison Parkway launch area is a city park setting. |
| Reservation or permit | Not required |
| Managed by | Pointe Coupee Parish / dispersed public shoreline (no single swim-beach operator) |
| Note | Boat launches and shoreline access around the oxbow; no single managed swim beach. |
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Common questions
Common questions
Is False River open?
Swimming is at your own risk; check Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality and parish health advisories before entering the water. As of September 30, 2026. Hours: No published hours for dispersed public lake access; Morrison Parkway launch area is a city park setting.
How deep is False River?
False River typically runs 21 ft deep.
Can you swim at False River?
Yes, swimming is allowed at False River.
How do you get to False River?
The road in is paved. Louisiana Highway 1 runs along the west bank; LA 413 along the east bank of the oxbow lake. Parking: Free public boat launch, picnic area, fishing pier, and gazebo at Morrison Parkway near New Roads City Hall.
Do you need a reservation for False River?
No reservation or permit is required.
Is there a fee at False River?
The fee is Morrison Parkway public launch is free; other private launches around the lake may charge a launch fee.
Nearby
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Sources
3
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/False_River_(Louisiana) (accessed September 30, 2026; backs waterbodyName / access.roadNote / access.parking / access.fee / access.hours / swimmerNotes.typicalDepthFt, swimmerNotes.waterType, manager / access.permitRequired, access.roadSurface / amenities)
- https://wise.er.usgs.gov/dp/pdfs/WRI_99-4193.pdf (accessed September 30, 2026; backs swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed, swimmerNotes.entryType, swimmerNotes.waterClarityNote / hazardNote)
- https://www.waterqualitydata.us/provider/STORET/LADEQWPD_WQX/LADEQWPD_WQX-0335/ (accessed September 30, 2026; backs lat/lng)
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