Lake Pontchartrain

Photo by John Souter
Photo by John Souter
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Photo by Mirela N.
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Photo by Hector N.
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Photo by Ed Gaffny
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Photo by Tammy Takahashi

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Tours & day trips

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Evening Riverboat Jazz Cruise

Evening Riverboat Jazz Cruise

Activity duration is 2 hours
8.4 out of 10 with 1059 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥8,473 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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New Orleans Seafood Bar Crawl

New Orleans Seafood Bar Crawl

Activity duration is 1 hour and 20 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥2,191 per adult
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Holiday & seasonal tours

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New Orleans: French Quarter Ghost and Haunted House Tour

New Orleans: French Quarter Ghost and Haunted House Tour

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.0 out of 10 with 22 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥5,405 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Small-Group Manchac Swamp Kayak Tour

Small-Group Manchac Swamp Kayak Tour

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
8.8 out of 10 with 3 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥13,148 per adult
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Wildlife & nature

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Guided Louisiana Swamp Tour

Guided Louisiana Swamp Tour

Activity duration is 1 hour and 45 minutes
9.4 out of 10 with 137 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥5,113 per adult
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Reviews of Lake Pontchartrain

4.3
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
102
5 - Excellent 46%
4 - Good
89
4 - Good 40%
3 - Okay
25
3 - Okay 11%
2 - Disappointing
3
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

The lake and beach were closed due to algae blooming. Keep the time of year in mind when choosing to visit.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

The longest double span bridge 22 miles in the world when it was built

Popular places to visit

Sunset and grass on the Lake, Lake Pontchartrain, La.

Fontainebleau State Park

4.5/5(41 reviews)

You can take time to visit Fontainebleau State Park during your travels to Mandeville. You'll find more to see and do in this family-friendly area.

Fontainebleau State Park

Saint Tammany State Game Refuge

You can take time to visit Saint Tammany State Game Refuge during your travels to Lacombe.

Saint Tammany State Game Refuge

Northlake Nature Center

Explore the great outdoors at Northlake Nature Center, a lovely green space in Mandeville. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Northlake Nature Center

Southeast Louisiana State Hospital

Though Southeast Louisiana State Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Mandeville while you are here.

Southeast Louisiana State Hospital

Pelican Park Athletic Complex

Explore the great outdoors at Pelican Park Athletic Complex, a lovely green space in Mandeville. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Pelican Park Athletic Complex

Pelican Bark Park

After visiting Pelican Bark Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Mandeville. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Pelican Bark Park

Best Lodging Options Near Lake Pontchartrain

Seabrook Villa
Seabrook Villa
3.5 out of 5
6001 France Rd, New Orleans, LA
Seabrook Villa
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
4 out of 5
717 Orleans St., New Orleans, LA
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Wyndham Garden New Orleans Airport
Wyndham Garden New Orleans Airport
3 out of 5
4535 Williams Blvd, Kenner, LA
Wyndham Garden New Orleans Airport
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Metairie (New Orleans), LA
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Metairie (New Orleans), LA
3 out of 5
2713 N Causeway Blvd, Metairie, LA
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Metairie (New Orleans), LA
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, New Orleans I-10 East, LA
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, New Orleans I-10 East, LA
3 out of 5
5801 Read Blvd, New Orleans, LA
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, New Orleans I-10 East, LA
City Express by Marriott New Orleans 1-10
City Express by Marriott New Orleans 1-10
3 out of 5
10100 I-10 Service Road, New Orleans, LA
City Express by Marriott New Orleans 1-10
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