Sun, Salt & Smooth Paddles
A part of the Coastal Alabama Back Bay Blueway, the Orange Beach and Wolf Bay trail boasts several miles of scenic waterways. This trail section features 13 launch points located throughout Orange Beach, providing access for kayakers, paddleboarders, and kayak anglers to enter the water. A variety of local wildlife, including dolphins, herons, turtles, and a wide array of fish species, live in Wolf Bay. While paddling along this trail, be aware of boats and other watercraft in the water.
Visitors can rent kayaks and paddleboards from local outfitters, which will deliver the gear to their desired launch site or lodging. Review each launch point below for information about parking, cost, and amenities.
1. Cotton Bayou Launch
Address: No Wake Rd.
Water Body: Cotton Bayou
Charge: No
Beach Type: Sandy
Amenities: Portolet
Limited Parking Available
No Parking in Boat Trailer Parking Area
2. Jubilee Point
Address: Jubilee Point Rd.
Water Body: Cotton Bayou
Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Charge: No
Beach Type: Sandy
Limited Parking Available
No Parking in Boat Trailer Parking Area
3. Boggy Point Boat Launch
Address: Marina Rd.
Water Body: Cotton Bayou
Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Charge: No
Beach Type: Sandy
Limited Parking Available
No Parking in Boat Trailer Parking Area
4. Look Rook Road
Address: Look Rook Rd.
Water Body: Cotton Bayou/Terry Cove
Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Charge: No
Beach Type: Sandy
Limited Parking Available
5. Wilson Boulevard
Address: Wilson Blvd.
Water Body: Terry Cove
Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Charge: No
Beach Type: Sandy
Limited Parking Available
No Parking in Boat Trailer Parking Area
6. Mississippi Avenue
Address: Mississippi Ave.
Water Body: Bayou St. John
Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Charge: No
Beach Type: Sandy
Amenities: Shelter
Limited Parking Available
7. Hayden Drive
Address: Hayden Dr.
Water Body: Arnica Bay
Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Charge: No
Beach Type: Rocky
Limited Parking Available
8. Harrison Park
Address: Bayou Dr.
Water Body: Bay La Launch
Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Charge: No
Beach Type: Marsh
9. Orange Beach Waterfront Park
Address: Canal Rd.
Water Body: Wolf Bay
Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Charge: No
Beach Type: Sandy
Amenities: Restrooms and Shelters
Parking: Yes
10. Cypress Ave
Address: Canal Rd.
Water Body: Wolf Bay
Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Charge: No
Beach Type: Sandy
Limited Parking Available
11. Graham Creek Preserve
Address: Wolf Bay Dr.
Water Body: Graham Creek
Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Charge: No
Beach Type: Marsh
Amenities: Shelters and Restrooms
Parking: Yes
12. Wolf Creek Park
Address: Hance Ln.
Water Body: Wolf Creek
Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Charge: No
Amenities: Shelter and Portolet
Parking: Yes
13. Gulf Bay Road
Address: Canal Road
Water Body: Wolf Bay
Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Charge: No
Beach Type: Rocky
Limited Parking Available
