Mississippi Canyon
The Mississippi Canyon is an undersea canyon, part of the Mississippi Submarine Valley in the North-central Gulf of Mexico, south of Louisiana. It stands 52 mi south of Grand Isle. Expect 62–83°F afternoons in the mildest months, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December.
A canyon & gorge, 52 mi south of Grand Isle
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Grand Isle, 52 miles north. Where to stay ↓
No airline airport nearby
The closest airport with airline service is Louis Armstrong New Orleans (MSY), 108 miles away.
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 62–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
The year’s weather
This is the year’s weather near Mississippi Canyon.
Mississippi Canyon
The Mississippi Canyon is an undersea canyon, part of the Mississippi Submarine Valley in the North-central Gulf of Mexico, south of Louisiana. According to the U.S. Geological Survey GLORIA Mapping Program, it is the dominant feature of the north-central Gulf of Mexico. According to GCAGS Transactions, it has an average width of 8 kilometres (5.0 mi), and a length of 120 kilometres (75 mi). The US Minerals Management Service (MMS) applies the name Mississippi Canyon to numbered federal oil and gas lease blocks over a large offshore area centered on, but mostly outside, the submarine canyon.
- Type
- Canyon & gorge
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- 7.3K a year
Nights near Mississippi Canyon
Places to stay start in Grand Isle (14) and Venice (6).
Grand Isle
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
1,012 people · 67% vacation homes
52 mi north of Mississippi Canyon
Compare 2 towns
| Town | From Mississippi Canyon | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Isle 67% vacation homes | 52 mi north | 1.5 hr | 14 4 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 3 RV parks | 1,012 | $270K |
| Venice | 60 mi northeast | 1.5 hr | 6 1 hotel · 1 motel · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 259 | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
While you are near Mississippi Canyon
All of these are within 62 miles.
62 miPhoto credits
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Questions before you go
What town is Mississippi Canyon near?
Grand Isle, LA, about 52 miles north.
When is the best time to visit Mississippi Canyon?
January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December, with highs of 62–83°.
What is the closest airport to Mississippi Canyon?
Louis Armstrong New Orleans (MSY), about 108 miles away.
Where should I stay near Mississippi Canyon?
Grand Isle (52 mi, 14 places to stay) and Venice (60 mi, 6 places to stay).
Advice from Grand Isle
Be the first to share a tip in Grand Isle’s Town Square.
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