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


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...

LaPlace Trailer & RV Park LLC

LaPlace Trailer & RV Park LLC is located in Laplace. It offers full RV hookups with 30 and 50 amp. There are also laundry facilities, free Wi-Fi, a bulk cable account, large lots, a pavilion area, and a...

Glockners Place

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...

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....

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...

Lake Pontchartrain Marinas


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...

Oak Harbor Marina

Oak Harbor Marina is located in the Twin Span Bridge in the Grand Lagoon but it is also near Lake Pontchartrain. With 50' X 4' finger piers on both sides of each slip, we have three fixed docks with roomy...

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...

Chef Harbor Marina

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....

Lake Pontchartrain What To Do


Stonebridge Golf Club of New Orleans

The 18-hole Championship golf course, which is just minutes from downtown, offers beautiful views of the city. The Harvey 9 is a second 9-hole course on the site that is ideal for novices or a casual round....

Faubourg Wines

Faubourg Wines the most unique variety of rare wines from around the world in New Orleans, skillfully picked and presented in a pleasant, relaxed environment staffed by courteous, educated wine professionals....

The Blue Crab Restaurant New Orleans

The Blue Crab Restaurant & Oyster Bar is a new addition to the Lakefront neighborhood of New Orleans. The restaurant, which overlooks picturesque Lake Pontchartrain, is locally owned and run and proudly...

Barley Oak

Barley Oak offers the best-handcrafted beers from across the world that serves the tastes, hops, scent, and the gathering of individuals who share our love. With 100+ specialty beers, lake views, and a menu of...

Home Malone

Home Malone is a local artist's art and gift shop in New Orleans. They have locally handmade gifts, arts, t-shirts, souvenirs, and more. These items are at affordable prices and have high-quality products....

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Lake Pontchartrain Current Weather Alerts

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Lake Pontchartrain Weather Forecast

Sunday

Chance Thunderstorms

Hi: 86

Sunday Night

Slight Chance Thunderstorms

Lo: 80

Monday

Mostly Cloudy

Hi: 86

Monday Night

Mostly Cloudy

Lo: 80

Tuesday

Slight Chance Thunderstorms

Hi: 86

Tuesday Night

Mostly Clear

Lo: 78

Wednesday

Chance Thunderstorms

Hi: 86

Wednesday Night

Mostly Clear

Lo: 80


Lake Pontchartrain Water Level (last 30 days)


Water Level on 6/7: 1.24 (+0.24)