Lake Pontchartrain


Lake Pontchartrain lies in southeastern Louisiana in six parishes: Jefferson, Orleans, St. Tammany, St. John the Baptist, St. Charles, and Tangipahoa. The New Orleans metroplex encompasses most of Lake Pontchartrain’s southern border. The area on its northern border is known as Northshore. Lake Pontchartrain lies in part of the Pontchartrain Basin, a 4,700 square mile watershed in southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi. Lake Pontchartrain covers 630 square miles with an average depth of 12 feet, but the depth ranges from ten to 16 feet. It is 40 miles wide east to west and 24 miles wide from north to south. Lake Pontchartrain is an estuary and not a lake with brackish water.  More Lake Information

Lake Pontchartrain Camping


Three Oaks & a Pine RV Park

Three Oaks & a Pine RV Park is located in New Orleans, LA. It offers full hookups with 20, 30, and 50 amp electric, water, and sewer. There are 24-hour showers and laundry. This place is pet-friendly and...

Fireside RV Resort

Fireside RV Resort is located in Ponchatoula, LA that offers 163 RV campsites. Asphalt roads and crushed-limestone camp sites are available, as well as full RV hookups at each location. Pull-thru, double, and...

French Quarter Rv Resort

French Quarter Rv Resort offers 52 paved sites that have at least 30? wide x 60? deep, with 20/30/50 amp electric, 72 cable channels, city water, and sewer. On the site, there is a clubhouse that provides a...

Pine Crest RV Park

Pine Crest RV Park has been remodeled to offer a much relaxing stay here. They have a spacious RV Campground, a newly remodeled bathhouse, a newly remodeled laundry room, pavilion, and a peaceful waterfront....

New Orleans RV Resort & Marina

New Orleans RV Resort & Marina is located in New Orleans, LA that offers furnished villas (including 3 floating villas) and deluxe waterfront RV sites, swimming pools, and long-term or short-term...

Lake Pontchartrain Marinas


Marina Del Ray

Marina Del Ray is a great place to go fishing and launch your boats. It offers over 500 slips, 1,000 feet of overnight side-tie mooring for visitors, and 600 feet of side-tie mooring for daytime visits and...

Island Marina & Bait

Island Marina & Bait is a family-owned business located in Lake Catherine and Lake Pontchartrain near the Rigolets Pass. They provide boat slips, dry storage, a store, live bait, and ice, among other...

Vinot's Marina L. L. C.

Vinot's Marina L. L. C. is located at the Rigolets right next to Fort Pike. Vinot's Marina. It has offers 32 slips with a 4' wide dock, a hoist, lights, water, and electricity. Dry storage inside a fenced-in...

South Shore Harbor Marina

South Shore Harbor is located just 20 minutes from the CBD and French Quarter. This protected harbor, which is conveniently located on the south side of Lake Pontchartrain just east of the Industrial Canal and...

Orleans Marina

The sheltered harbor at Orleans Marina is the best available port for both residents and transients. The name of the game at Orleans Marina is convenient. They offer 40' transient slips and 75' transient...

Lake Pontchartrain What To Do


Louisiana Children's Museum

Louisiana Children's Museum offers in-and outdoor activities for children. They will be able to learn, play, and connect with other people. There is also an exhibit for them to roam and see. Plus, the fee is...

The Lighthouse Bar & Grill

The Lighthouse is a hidden gem in New Orleans, serving up delectable local dishes as well as exotic daiquiris and cocktails. They serve great drinks, food, and service.

Pontchartrain Vineyards-Winery

Pontchartrain Vineyards was founded in 1991, by winemaker, John Seago. They offer wines of exceptional quality that reflect the culture, cuisine, and sensibility of Southeast Louisiana. They are also getting...

Bayou Bar

The Bayou Bar has a relaxed tavern atmosphere with a wide whiskey and beer list. Also, they have live music, contemporary pub grub, and Creole favorites are served at this wood-lined cocktail lounge and...

Levee Exhibit Hall and Garden

Sandy Rosenthal and her son Stanford launched Levees.org, an investigative public education nonprofit, in 2005. This place is established to educate people on why the levees in New Orleans broke during...

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Lake Pontchartrain Current Weather Alerts

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Lake Pontchartrain Weather Forecast

Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Hi: 95

Saturday Night

Partly Cloudy

Lo: 82

Sunday

Partly Sunny

Hi: 95

Sunday Night

Mostly Clear

Lo: 82

Monday

Mostly Sunny

Hi: 96

Monday Night

Mostly Clear

Lo: 82

Tuesday

Hot

Hi: 98

Tuesday Night

Partly Cloudy

Lo: 84


Lake Pontchartrain Water Level (last 30 days)


Water Level on 7/25: 0.86 (-0.14)