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Bonnet Carre Spillway

Norco, Louisiana · St. Charles County

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 acti…

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About Bonnet Carre Spillway

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.

Plan Your Visit to Bonnet Carre Spillway

Heading to Bonnet Carre Spillway? A few things to know before you go:

  • Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
  • Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
  • Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
  • Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
  • Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a reservation for Bonnet Carre Spillway?

No central reservation system listed for Bonnet Carre Spillway. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/recarea/1266) for the latest entry policy and availability.

How do I get to Bonnet Carre Spillway?

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

How do I contact Bonnet Carre Spillway?

You can reach the park at phone: (985) 764-0126.