Boggy Bayou is a saltwater bayou and part of the Powderhorn Paddling Trails system on the Texas Gulf Coast near Port O'Connor. The primary access point for paddlers is Boggy Bayou Nature Park, located at the end of 3rd Street at Taylor Avenue in Port O'Connor, with GPS coordinates 28.4583, -96.4156. This launch provides direct access to a sandy bayou shoreline. Paddlers should be aware that high tides or significant rain events can make this launch site problematic to access. The bayou connects to a seagrass-filled lake and oyster beds, leading into the backwaters of a productive estuary. The Boggy Bayou Trail itself is a 5.4-mile round trip, typically taking 2 to 4 hours to paddle, and is a good beginner trail due to its protected nature. From this launch, it is approximately half a mile of paddling along the shoreline to reach Powderhorn Lake. The area is exposed to Matagorda Bay, meaning wind and wave conditions on the bay can significantly impact the paddling experience, especially for routes venturing toward the open shoreline. The trail system is known for abundant marsh bird wildlife, including spoonbills, herons, egrets, and osprey. There is an informational kiosk located at a boardwalk at the nature park. As this is a coastal tidal system, paddlers must plan trips around tidal stages, as water levels directly affect launch accessibility and navigation over shallow oyster beds. The site is remote, so paddlers should come prepared for self-sufficiency and potential emergencies.