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...

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...

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


New Orleans RV Resort & Marina

New Orleans RV Resort & Marina has both floating and fixed docks, as well as more than 40 boat slips for both shallow and deep draft yachts. Slips come equipped with either 20, 30, and 50 Amp power options...

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...

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...

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....

Sawmill Docks Marina

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


Tabasco Country Store

Tabasco Country Store is a locally-owned business located in New Orleans, LA. They offer gourmet food, lifestyle, and a home décor boutique. Linens, glasses, tableware, specialized foods, and spices are all...

Royal Golf Club

The Royal Golf Club property in Slidell, Louisiana's 18-hole "Royal" course measures 6,655 yards from the longest tees for a par of 72. On Bermuda grass, the course has a 73.1-course rating and a...

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...

New Canal Lighthouse

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...

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Lake Pontchartrain Current Weather Alerts

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Lake Pontchartrain Weather Forecast

Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Hi: 95

Saturday Night

Chance Thunderstorms

Lo: 82

Sunday

Slight Chance Thunderstorms

Hi: 95

Sunday Night

Mostly Clear

Lo: 82

Monday

Mostly Sunny

Hi: 95

Monday Night

Mostly Clear

Lo: 82

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Hi: 95

Tuesday Night

Mostly Clear

Lo: 82


Lake Pontchartrain Water Level (last 30 days)


Water Level on 8/1: -0.78 (-1.78)