Wetland Watchers Park - Army Corps of Engineers | Established Campground

February 25th, 2024 by Ivo Schob

Nice and safe place. They started to charge 10$ per day, but at the weekend noone is there.
Little noiuse from the Interstate, but OK

No water, no boondocking, no electricity

October 25th, 2022 by Adriaan&Isabelle

We decided to just go here and not bother with the apparently slow website reservation system (late October - off season). There were only two sites taken. No signs with instructions or requirements for permits to be seen here. The website says: "Failure to have proper permit may result in a criminal violation punishable by a fine or prison or both." We took site 3 anyway, away from the road and the lights near the toilets.

There was a southern wind, which carried warm, humid air but also lots of noise: the rumble of the two flares and a hissing sound from the petrochemical plant next door, traffic on the road, whistles of trains and airplanes overhead. Early in the evening there were some people playing loud music.

We had a warm, restless night.

April 4th, 2022 by ourcrazelife

Not much to add. Did reserve a spot online but when I arrived 4 hrs later, still no confirmation. Talked to the Park Ranger, said it can take up to a day to get confirmed but they weren't worried about it. Very chill! I stayed in 10. You do hear noise from the factory but it was similar to wire noise to me. Barely heard trains. Good Verizon signal. A pretty spot.

March 26th, 2022 by gkcrampton

Great place to stay, with porta potties (although not always very clean).

May 6th, 2021 by Val.lo2011

Reserve a free permit up to 14 days on the Bonnet Carré Spillway website. 30 mins to Nola. A few people staying here but most of the sites are empty. The noise from the main road can be loud. I stayed at site 9 in my tiny van

Fri night: trains blaring their horns ALL hours of the night. Was woken up through my earplugs several times

March 19th, 2021 by 9.planetary.drive

Beautiful and peaceful place. Easy to get a permit. Most of the places are a little muddy, but some are on relatively dry ground, like the sites to the south of the large pavilion. I found that site 7 was relatively easy to access for my 41' 5th wheel. T-mobile and Verizon coverage are excellent, and it's usually pretty quiet.

March 11th, 2021 by living.it.right

Nice place just outside of New Orleans. Worth it for some safety away from the city. If you are staying at any of the numbered sites you need to file for a permit (FREE) for a specific site. if you don't you could be fined. We had no issues the 4 nights we stayed. Any size rig is welcome. Site 15 is best for a big rig like an RV. Great Verizon reception (with a booster). Garbages + pit toilets available.

February 28th, 2021 by avesofficial

Under the fireball. Loud, somewhat strange place. Good for heavy sleepers or those that don’t mind noise. Here with 3+ other camper vans. Leaving early

February 28th, 2021 by bigyearcoffee.com

I’m the place itself is basic but nice. 20 minutes from New Orleans. The refinery plant is directly across the street and does emit a good amount of noise and light. We ended up moving down the dirt road and just staying one night.

January 9th, 2021 by rick

Great open basic campground. There are port a potty’s. Pretty sunset and good place to stay near New Orleans.

December 7th, 2020 by michellepallozzi

great spot about 20 minutes outside of New Orleans. Right on a little spillway. It is an actual army corps of engineers campground. You can stay for 14 days from what I've heard if you can check in, but I couldn't find a place to check in. I got here after dark. Have been raining all day and I was a little bit afraid because all of the camp spots are numbered with picnic tables on the grass but the grass was very wet and I didn't want to get stuck. this is definitely below sea level so I would l be prepared in case of flooding. My elevation app says -94 ft below sea level. super convenient to town If you are going to be staying. Right across the road from several refineries but it's very quiet, you can see the highway off in the distance but the noise isn't bad. When I came in December I had the entire campground of myself except for one small travel trailer. there were a couple of boats and trailers that we're there when I got here but they left shortly after dark.

March 7th, 2020 by atuesta1023

You can get a permit online free to stay up to 14 nights. (Bonnet Carre Spillway Camping) we stay for two nights. Safe place with a cop always patrolling. Locals always fishing

January 16th, 2020 by michel_boileau

Good spot. Nice views. A hiking trail. Just be aware that the right side (coming in) is muddy. I got stuck. It is noisy , but a good noise (planes , hum, etc. )

January 6th, 2020 by fundan

This is a boat launch and free campground. You just need to register online at https://www.scpparksandrec.com/facilities/spillway-rental.
There are pit toilets, otherwise no facilities. Next to the road so a bit noisy but still beautiful and good for one or two nights.
You could drive further down the road into the wetland watchers park, maybe that is the confusion about the coordinates. We did not drive there so I can‘t say how it is over there.

December 28th, 2019 by justinchristianson1

Nice park with pole shelter for rainy days. Right next to water. Constant distant 'hum' from nearby Norco Plant and airplanes. Would recommend for free camping.

November 23rd, 2019 by maarten.v.d.kuilen

This is a formal campground, free and beautiful. and with a long off road track to enjoy in the morning 😀

December 1st, 2018 by dgrolfe

Coordinates are for the entrance to the causeway which takes you to the park. Take the causeway all the way, almost 2 miles.

Unfortunately, the underpass was flooded and we couldn’t get to it. Could probably park on the causeway without issue.

November 17th, 2018 by drmrs.spindel

This place is in wrong location - it is located at 30.02189, -90.40857

July 1st, 2018 by manon

Cute park access thought dirt road but 2WD fine.
We stayed there one night no issues. No « no camping » sign.
Perfect close to New Orleans.