Bonnet Carré Spillway
The US Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District recently held a public meeting to discuss the procedures and requirements to remove sand and silt deposits from the Bonnet Carré Spillway in St. Charles Parish. A general description of the process and map to the proposed excavation sites are available here: Spillway Sand Removal Handout
To be notified of the Request for Proposal (RFPs) availability e-mail BonnetCarre@usace.army.mil.
For information about doing business with the Corps contact the Small Business Office at: 504-862-2885.
The US Army Corps of Engineers recently finalized the 2010 Master Plan Update. View the documents here:
 Bonnet Carre' Spillway Master Plan Update 2009
The Master Plan without the appendices
Compiled Appendices for Bonnet Carre' Master Plan
Bonnet Carre' Spillway Brochure
Bonnet Carre' Spillway Fishing Brochure
Bonnet Carre' Hunting Brochure
The Bonnet Carre Spillway Story video
News and Updates
Recreational activities are now allowed within the spillway but several areas remained CLOSED until further notice including:
a. Boat Launch at Interstate 10 (I10)
b. ATV Area 2
ATV Area 1 is currently open. Area 2 remains closed until further notice. Please ride responsible!
The boat launch on the Laplace side of the spillway is open for use. Personal Floatation Devices are REQUIRED to be worn while in a boat and should be worn while walking/wading in or around waterways and pools of water in the spillway. Please contact a park ranger or the park office if wildlife poses a danger to yourself or others.
Over the years, the Bonnet Carré Spillway has developed into an extensively used outdoor recreation area with approximately 400,000 visitors enjoying the spillway each year. The public is allowed access provided their activities do not interfere with the operation and maintenance of the project. These lands and waters provide opportunities for fishing, crawfishing, hunting, dog training, camping and wildlife watching. More specialized activities include ATV and motorcycle riding areas, 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. A Park Ranger staff is on-site to provide visitor assistance and manage the project's natural resources. The project office is located on the Mississippi River in Norco, Louisiana.
Recreational Opportunities
- biking
- boating
- fishing
- hiking
- horseback riding
- hunting
- ATV and motorcycle riding
- pets allowed
- picnic
- water sports
- wildlife viewing
Upcoming Activities and Events
Recent Activities and Events
- November 15, 2011 - A group of about 30 students and chaperons from Acrchbishop Chapelle High School planted roughly 1.75 acres with about 490 trees (206 cypress and 284 tupelo). Photos from this activity can be viewed at Bonnet Carre tree planting.
Posted Rules & Restrictions
Bonnet Carré Maps and Directions
Contact
Christopher G. Brantley
Project Manager
Post Office Box 216
Norco, LA 70079
Telephone: 985-764-7484
Christopher.G.Brantley@usace.army.mil
Updated November 14, 2011
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