Lake Pontchartrain

A shot from the Causeway Bridge.
A shot from the Causeway Bridge.
Louisiana sunset at Fontainebleau State Park, La. Nikon D7100, Nikkor 50mm f1.8 e series vintage lens
... breathtaking sunset over the 24 miles long bridge (causeway) that was until recently in Guinness book as the longest bridge over water in the world
The lake view from our train, ‘The City Of New Orleans’ (10/2017)

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Tours & day trips

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Evening Riverboat Jazz Cruise

Evening Riverboat Jazz Cruise

Activity duration is 2 hours
8.6 out of 10 with 1147 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥9,175 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Evening Riverboat Jazz Cruise

Evening Riverboat Jazz Cruise

Activity duration is 2 hours
8.6 out of 10 with 1147 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥9,175 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Airboat Adventures: Semi-Private Airboat Experience

Airboat Adventures: Semi-Private Airboat Experience

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 60 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥14,079 per adult
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Holiday & seasonal tours

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New Orleans: French Quarter Ghost Tour with Interior Visit

New Orleans: French Quarter Ghost Tour with Interior Visit

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.0 out of 10 with 32 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥5,853 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
9.2 out of 10 with 5 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥14,553 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
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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

Mandeville Trailhead

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

Mandeville Trailhead

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

Castine Center

Learn about the events happening at Castine Center during your trip to Mandeville. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Castine Center

Best Lodging Options Near Lake Pontchartrain

Guesthouse on Girod

Guesthouse on Girod

3 out of 5
203 Girod St Mandeville LA
Guesthouse on Girod
New Orleans RV Resort & Marina

New Orleans RV Resort & Marina

3.5 out of 5
6001 France Rd New Orleans LA
New Orleans RV Resort & Marina
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
Wyndham Garden New Orleans Airport

Wyndham Garden New Orleans Airport

3 out of 5
4535 Williams Blvd Kenner LA
Wyndham Garden New Orleans Airport
Wyndham Garden NEW Orleans Airport

Wyndham Garden NEW Orleans Airport

4535 Williams Blvd Kenner LA
Wyndham Garden NEW Orleans Airport
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
Bourbon Orleans Hotel

Bourbon Orleans Hotel

4 out of 5
717 Orleans St. New Orleans LA
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
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
Spacious 4-bedroom house in wonderful New Orleans with WiFi, AC

Spacious 4-bedroom house in wonderful New Orleans with WiFi, AC

New Orleans LA
Spacious 4-bedroom house in wonderful New Orleans with WiFi, AC
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