South End Great River Road--LA 23

[GPs]

We are interested in going to the very south end of the Mississippi River late September. We see the Scenic Byways directions but wondering if anyone can give a recent first-hand report. We have a truck camper and it appears the tunnel clearance is ok but wondering about condition of road/s.

[GPs]

Thanks so much for both replies with helpful information. We are planning itinerary and not sure if it will be late September or late October when we are there--going southwest and not sure yet if this will be on route going west or back home. But, my husband, who lived in Slidell for awhile many years ago, has always wanted to get as far south there along the river as he can. So looks like we'll miss citrus and tomatoes but hopefully some other fresh produce too.

[MCDDY]

bgum gave you good advice. La.23 runs about 1/4mi. from my house. It's a good hwy. mostly 4lane running between 2 levees. One on the river side & the other on the marsh/Gulf side. Below Buras is Fort Jackson which has self guided tours. If you were going in Dec. the citrus crop, Navels and Satsumas would be in and in late spring the famous Creole tomatoes are sold in roadside stands. Not much left below Port Sulphur from several hurricanes. Venice is just a fishing and oilfield community and a jumping off place for the offshore oil industry.

Enjoy
Dave

[bgum]

You will stop in Venice La as that is where the road ends. There is another 25 miles or so to mouth of the river but no road to there. Take your fishing tackle with you as this is some of the best fishing in the world. I have not been there in years so I can't comment on the road but it was always in good shape as the oil companies depended on it to move supplies.