Bonnet Carre Spillway

Us Army Corps of Engineers, Louisiana.

Over the years, the Bonnet Carre Spillway has developed into an extensively used outdoor recreation area with approximately 250,000 visitors enjoying the spillway each year. These lands and waters provide opportunities for fishing, crawfishing, hunting, dog training, camping and wildlife watching. More specialized activities include retriever dog field trials and model airplane flying competitions. The spillway contains two boat launching sites and a primitive campground, provided by St. Charles Parish. Additional onsite management is planned to enhance the recreation and natural resource values of the project lands and waters.

Nearby Activities

Biking
Boating
Environmental Education
Fishing
Hiking
Off Highway Vehicle
Picnicking
Playground Park Specialized Sport Site
Water Sports
Wildlife Viewing

Directions

Take Highway 61 to Highway 48 (Apple Street) into Norco. Turn right at River Road and go 1 mile.

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