Great River Road
Bonnet Carre Spillway, LA
The Bonnet Carre Spillway is a flood control operation in the Lower Mississippi Valley. Located in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana -- about 12 miles west of New Orleans -- it allows floodwaters from the Mississippi River to flow into Lake Pontchartrain and thence into the Gulf of Mexico.
The area has also become a widely used recreational area, with opportunities for hiking, biking, hunting, boating, fishing, ATV use, and more.
Quick Facts
- Location:
16302 River Rd
Norco, LA 70079- N 30.004° W 90.442° [?]
- Hours of Operation:
7 am to 7 pm daily
Local Information
- Bonnet Carre Spillway:
- This US Army Corps of Engineers site gives basic information about recreation opportunities at the spillway.
