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
Glockners Place is located in Lacombe, LA. It offers RV spaces with complete hookups (water, sewer, and 30/50-amp electric) that are paved back in. There is also a homeport camp ready for rent that...
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...
Parc D'orleans Inc RV PARK & CAMPGROUND is located in New Orleans, LA. It offers full 20/30/50 amp hookups, shower, and laundry facilities, restrooms, and free access to Wi-Fi. The environment is friendly,...
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...
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....
Lake Pontchartrain Marinas
Chef Harbor Marina is located at RR 6 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Marina offers gasoline and marine supplies, maintenance and boat repair, and bilge and sewage pumping in addition to docking and storage....
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...
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...
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...
For your docking needs, Sawmill Docks Marina has a fresh new, state-of-the-art premium dock. With easy access and private parking, our secured marina ensures the protection and security of our guests. All boat...
Lake Pontchartrain What To Do
With a modern museum, a wooden boat building facility, educational programs, and the Tchefuncte River Lighthouse, currently under restoration, the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum collects, preserves,...
Drago's Metairie is the Home of the Original Charbroiled Oysters. This is a family-run eatery with Cajun accents and beautiful, casual digs, charbroiled oysters take center stage. They offer quality food that...
NOLA Tropical Winery produces wines that are beautiful works of vintner's art made with hand-picked berries, citrus fruits, and tropical fruits. Our wines have won numerous gold, silver, and bronze medals in...
Westside Bowling Lanes is now open in the Westbank of New Orleans. It offers a bowling alley, bar, and bistreaux, featuring live DJs every weekend. This is a fun place with great food and atmosphere.
The lighthouse was damaged by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005. This was renovated and visiting the lighthouse will educate you educates residents and visitors about the Lake Pontchartrain Basin's water...