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Whether you’re looking for a convenient base for exploring New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, or a waterfront retreat for relaxing in nature, Fontainebleau State Park offers both. Located along the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain, and named for the Fontainebleau Forest near Paris, France, the area was founded in the early 1800s as a sugar plantation. In fact, the remains of the plantation’s old sugar mill form part of the 2,800-acre state park’s visitor center and museum. The park’s diverse ecosystem—including bayous and mossy woods—serves as an expansive wildlife preserve, hosting more than 400 species of birds and animals—including alligators! The park also boasts one of the largest white sand beaches in the state, a perfect place for sunning, swimming and paddling.

Fontainebleau State Park offers 116 improved campsites for RV campers, and more than 250 unimproved sites for tent campers. RV sites are equipped with water and electricity hookups, and can accommodate vehicles/trailers up to 70 feet; a few pull-through sites can accommodate rigs up to 120 feet. Tent sites are mostly primitive, with 33 designated sites and a large community area. There are also two group camps. All sites have access to water faucets, flush restrooms, and showers; a dump station is located in the upper camping area. For those traveling without their own accommodations, the park also offers cabins and group lodges. Reservations are recommended for RV sites; most tent sites are first-come-first-served. Dogs are permitted, but must remain leashed. Campsite rates range from $18–$33/night; cabins and lodges are $150–$210/night.

Guests who are interested in relaxing and recreating in the park have access to a variety of onsite amenities, including picnic areas, a water playground, fishing piers, beaches and swimming areas, kayak and SUP rentals, and Wifi service. The park’s two nature trails, including a portion of the Tammany Trace Trail (an old railroad line converted into a multi-use path), are excellent for wildlife watching. Anglers can fish for various freshwater species of bass, bluegill, sunfish and catfish in the park’s ponds and creeks. Outside of the park, visitors can go antiquing in the local villages, enjoy fresh seafood from several nearby eateries, or head for the local brewery for a refreshing pint. New Orleans, and all its history, culture and flavor are just a short drive across the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway.

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Location

Fontainebleau State Park Campground is located in Louisiana

Detail location of campground

Address

62883 Hwy. 1089
Mandeville, LA 70448

Coordinates

30.34500069 N
90.02300018 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
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  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Cabins

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • WiFi
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • Big Rig Friendly

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a
Reviewed Feb. 29, 2024

A night of tales

Awesome area with sun set beautiful as the sun rise!!

Site38
Month of VisitMarch
zachary L.
Reviewed Jan. 17, 2024

Lovely

Had a lovely time here, nice warm/hot showers, clean bathrooms, very friendly staff and decent pricing!

Would have loved to stay the day and explore the beach and walking trails they have there. Maybe next time😁

Sitetent site 27
Month of VisitFebruary
  • Review photo of Fontainebleau State Park Campground by zachary L., January 17, 2024
Cheri H.
Reviewed Jul. 7, 2023

Great place to stay

I love this place. It has easy access to the Tammany Trace bike path, hiking trails, a beautiful beach and incredible views of Lake Ponchartrain. I was only going to stay two nights but extended my stay for two additional nights. I really didn’t want to go when I left but I had to ease on back towards home so I could be there in time for Christmas.

Site40
Month of VisitJanuary
  • Review photo of Fontainebleau State Park Campground by Cheri H., July 7, 2023
  • Review photo of Fontainebleau State Park Campground by Cheri H., July 7, 2023
  • Review photo of Fontainebleau State Park Campground by Cheri H., July 7, 2023
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Casey L.
Reviewed Jun. 13, 2023

Beach was fantastic

We loved our trip here! Playground, beach and splash pad were fantastic. Clean bath houses and very nice staff. I would suggest staying in the lower numbered sites, they are newer are larger, great for big rigs! Lots of pull-through sites that aren’t on top of your neighbors. Some of the higher numbered sites you can tell are a bit older and closer together.

Site126
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Fontainebleau State Park Campground by Casey L., June 13, 2023
  • Review photo of Fontainebleau State Park Campground by Casey L., June 13, 2023
  • Review photo of Fontainebleau State Park Campground by Casey L., June 13, 2023
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W
Reviewed Jun. 6, 2023

Great Location and Amentities

Stayed for a couple of days; weekend into weekday. It was a 50% reduction in people from weekend (full) to weekdays.

Super easy access to the causeway: took us 50 mins to get to the WWII museum and 15 mins to a Whole Foods. Sites are well spaced apart and easy to get into. Between their website and Google Maps, it's really easy to pick a site you'd prefer.

Campground is perfectly located in the park, near the beach and trails, but not too close to worry about day traffic.

Site143
Month of VisitJuly
Mica H.
Reviewed May. 14, 2023

10/10 would recommend

This is a great campsite for swimming, BBQ, dogs, and kids alike

Month of VisitJune
Brett D.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Jan. 18, 2023

Very nice campground

Only stayed the night as a layover spot but the campground is very nice. It’s very quite and the spots are spaced well. Bathhouse is very clean and well kept. There is WiFi but not strong enough to stream tv.

SiteCI100
Month of VisitFebruary
  • Review photo of Fontainebleau State Park Campground by Brett D., January 18, 2023
  • Review photo of Fontainebleau State Park Campground by Brett D., January 18, 2023
  • Review photo of Fontainebleau State Park Campground by Brett D., January 18, 2023
Zachary H.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Jan. 3, 2023

Quiet and beautiful spots

We spent 4 nights in two different pull through spots. We loved being able to walk, explore, and breathe in nature right from our RV.

The laundry room was nice, the bath rooms were nice, and the trees and forest were lush! Starlink did great here for us although some sites would have heavy obstructions. We looked at the map and satellite ahead of booking for a good north skyline. We would certainly stay here again. We used this area as a basecamp to explore New Orleans with a 50 minute drive away.

Month of VisitJanuary
  • Review photo of Fontainebleau State Park Campground by Zachary H., January 3, 2023
  • Review photo of Fontainebleau State Park Campground by Zachary H., January 3, 2023
  • Review photo of Fontainebleau State Park Campground by Zachary H., January 3, 2023
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Bob M.
Reviewed Nov. 27, 2022

Very nice

We needed a spot for a couple nights and decided to come here. Many nice spots that are level, an awesome beach, trails, & peace & quiet. Our site was a corner site, sometimes people cut through it,that was the only negative.

Site78
Month of VisitNovember
  • Review photo of Fontainebleau State Park Campground by Bob M., November 27, 2022
  • Review photo of Fontainebleau State Park Campground by Bob M., November 27, 2022
  • Review photo of Fontainebleau State Park Campground by Bob M., November 27, 2022
TylerWende O.
Reviewed Nov. 26, 2022

Peaceful & well appointed.

Level sites make setting up easy! All sites are close to the well maintained bath & laundry houses. Highly recommend this beautiful campsite & state park.

Month of VisitDecember
  • Review photo of Fontainebleau State Park Campground by TylerWende O., November 26, 2022
  • Review photo of Fontainebleau State Park Campground by TylerWende O., November 26, 2022
  • Review photo of Fontainebleau State Park Campground by TylerWende O., November 26, 2022
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Asher K.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Oct. 1, 2022

Close to NOLA

Just on the other side of Lake Pontchartrain from NOLA this is a gorgeous park full of giant oaks covered in Spanish moss and a beautiful beach. The campground is well situated a short ways back from the water and each site has lots of space and is set back from the road. There are bathroom facilities as well as firepits at each site. Overall this is an amazing place to stay and has easy access to multiple biking trails and outdoor activities. You can also hop on over to the city for dinner!

  • Review photo of Fontainebleau State Park Campground by Asher K., October 1, 2022
  • Review photo of Fontainebleau State Park Campground by Asher K., October 1, 2022
  • Review photo of Fontainebleau State Park Campground by Asher K., October 1, 2022
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Aaron D.
Reviewed Jul. 17, 2022

Quiet and Well Maintained

Fountainbleu State Park is very well maintained. The campsite we stayed at we very well shaded. The pull through was nice and fairly level. It was a bit of a walk to the bathrooms but the facilities were clean and nice. I highly recommend staying here and biking on the Tammany Trace. Only downside, is there a very few or no sewer hookups, but the dump station is very well maintained.

Site16
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Fontainebleau State Park Campground by Aaron D., July 17, 2022
  • Review photo of Fontainebleau State Park Campground by Aaron D., July 17, 2022
c
Reviewed Jul. 17, 2022

Great campground

There is a decent breeze because of Lake Ponchatrain. We brought bikes and rode to the beach and also did part of the Tammany Trace, which runs through the park. If you take a left onto the Tammany Trace, it goes through Mandeville about 4 miles total from camping spot area. We stopped for lunch at a restaurant a couple blocks away from the trail in Mandeville, was really fun.

We saw deer in the campground! Pull through spots are really nice and easy to manage. Make sure you get rid of any trash in the designated dumpsters or trash cans before nightfall. Bathrooms were clean. Had great cell service and decent wifi. Will be visiting again.

Month of VisitAugust
Amy B.
Reviewed Jun. 3, 2022

Beautiful southern campground

This campground has everything a family could possibly need! Spacious sites, spotless (air conditioned) shower house, two playgrounds, a beach, splash pad, hiking paths, and much more. Definitely bring bug spray and sunscreen because you are going to need it! (The cabins were damaged by Hurricane Ida and are currently unusable.)

Site73
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Fontainebleau State Park Campground by Amy B., June 3, 2022
  • Review photo of Fontainebleau State Park Campground by Amy B., June 3, 2022
  • Review photo of Fontainebleau State Park Campground by Amy B., June 3, 2022
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Gregg G.
Reviewed Apr. 18, 2022

Classic well used State Park

We stayed over Easter weekend 2022 and it was packed.

We enjoyed riding our bikes around the campground and the trails in the park. We also, took the trace to town and rode along the lake.

The beach is lovely and the water felt great. There is also a splash pad.

The bathhouse facilities at the campground were well maintained and cleaned. The facilities at the lake were rough.

The Verizon service was good and there is free WiFi.

We would stay here again.

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Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Fontainebleau State Park Campground by Gregg G., April 18, 2022
  • Review photo of Fontainebleau State Park Campground by Gregg G., April 18, 2022
  • Review photo of Fontainebleau State Park Campground by Gregg G., April 18, 2022
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T
Reviewed Apr. 8, 2022

Beautiful

Beautiful and clean. Perfect campground if you love hiking and to just relax. Wildlife all over. Hiking trails throughout the park. Right on a beach. Play areas for children. And I fishing pond. 

Safe as well. With Wildlife and park ranges there. And gate locked at 9.

Definitely will be back.

Month of VisitFebruary
  • Review photo of Fontainebleau State Park Campground by Tiffany L., April 8, 2022
c
Reviewed Apr. 5, 2022

nice and quiet

clean and quiet campground. there’s a beach that’s a drive from the site but not much else as far as entertainment.

Site49
Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Fontainebleau State Park Campground by christina S., April 5, 2022
  • Review photo of Fontainebleau State Park Campground by christina S., April 5, 2022
  • Review photo of Fontainebleau State Park Campground by christina S., April 5, 2022
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Elizabeth M.
Reviewed Apr. 2, 2022

Great for scouting organizations

Primitive group site had plenty of space and good shade. Ground was well packed which was helpful for a wheelchair user in the group. Water spigot on site, fire rings present, short walk to bathhouse and dumpster. Easy one mile walk to lakefront beach area.

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Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Fontainebleau State Park Campground by Elizabeth M., April 2, 2022
  • Review photo of Fontainebleau State Park Campground by Elizabeth M., April 2, 2022
  • Review photo of Fontainebleau State Park Campground by Elizabeth M., April 2, 2022
Nicholas S.
Reviewed Mar. 5, 2022

Beautiful & Spacious

This park is one of the biggest we’ve been to really great sites that are all well-maintained. Beautiful park with beautiful nature trails the beautiful beach! Just absolutely beautiful! 😂 my one complaint is the park staff run that place like it’s for Knox. One night we had a park ranger searching through a car with a flashlight while we were parked near the beach charging our phones. We confronted him and he got all weird got right in his park truck and left

Site32
Month of VisitMarch
  • Review photo of Fontainebleau State Park Campground by Nicholas S., March 5, 2022
  • Review photo of Fontainebleau State Park Campground by Nicholas S., March 5, 2022
  • Review photo of Fontainebleau State Park Campground by Nicholas S., March 5, 2022
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d
Reviewed Jan. 31, 2022

Gem on the lake

Beautiful, well maintained park. Huge old Live Oaks with Spanish Moss Grace the grounds. Sunset over the lake is spectacular. Hot showers and clean restrooms.

Site84
Month of VisitFebruary
  • Review photo of Fontainebleau State Park Campground by donna H., January 31, 2022
  • Review photo of Fontainebleau State Park Campground by donna H., January 31, 2022
  • Review photo of Fontainebleau State Park Campground by donna H., January 31, 2022
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wThe Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Dec. 31, 2021

Beautiful enchanted place

It was a great find not far off the road. It’s an historical oasis. Right on the water

Site51
Month of VisitJanuary
  • Review photo of Fontainebleau State Park Campground by wendy , December 31, 2021
  • Review photo of Fontainebleau State Park Campground by wendy , December 31, 2021
  • Review photo of Fontainebleau State Park Campground by wendy , December 31, 2021
Christopher T.
Reviewed Dec. 25, 2021

Family Reunion type place…yay!!!

We happened into Fountainebleau SP by chance. Having booked a weeklong stay as our first extend stop after moving into our bus conversion full time #ripplebus

We arrived a week early. Doh!

But the staff and rangers had our backs. Shifting sites and securing us places to stay until our actual reservation date arrived. Brittney was fantastic help.

And the park?! Hard hit by Hurricane Ida it was in recovery mode but still peaceful, majestic and perfect Deep South.

We’ll be back.

Oh, yeah, and the locales that came there for Thanksgiving were amazing. Even though we looked like Yankees—Iowa plates—we were invited to everyone’s grill outs and turkey fry’s.

Great T-mobile and Verizon—both 5G.

If your on water and electric assume you’ll have very close neighbors. If you go for the no service sites you’ll feel very alone.

Be sure to walk the pier and beach in the dead of night.

Amazing humans in Louisiana.

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Month of VisitDecember
  • Review photo of Fontainebleau State Park Campground by Christopher T., December 25, 2021
  • Review photo of Fontainebleau State Park Campground by Christopher T., December 25, 2021
  • Review photo of Fontainebleau State Park Campground by Christopher T., December 25, 2021
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cThe Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Dec. 23, 2021

Beautiful & Pleasant

Campsites all have concrete level pads, easy to negotiate. They are fairly close together but well planned and everything there seems well maintained and clean! Showers & laundry smelled clean ( no damp smell ). We took one of the longer hikes on a hot Saturday and got drenched in a sudden rainstorm but it was actually fun. The trails are well marked and the old sugar mill is interesting.

Site84
Month of VisitJanuary
  • Review photo of Fontainebleau State Park Campground by christine , December 23, 2021
  • Review photo of Fontainebleau State Park Campground by christine , December 23, 2021
  • Review photo of Fontainebleau State Park Campground by christine , December 23, 2021
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L
Reviewed Nov. 8, 2021

Only stayed 1 night

Spent time at a park down the road and wanted to check this one out for a week…didnt happen. Park was packed.

We were given a choice of 3 rv sites at $30 a night 😕

Unless you walk way out of the way, you have to go thru sites to get to bathhouse (which included laundry and showers in the last few stalls)

It was very loud day and night.

Maybe it was just when we went but we left early.

Month of VisitDecember
Tyler H.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Oct. 29, 2021

Beautiful park

Came on a day pass and spent the day. Hiked the trail, which is around 6 miles if you do them all. The visitors center and buildings by the lake are closed but still a beautiful place to visit. Saw a bunch of birds and deer on the hike.

Sitedaypass
Month of VisitNovember
  • Review photo of Fontainebleau State Park Campground by Tyler H., October 29, 2021
  • Review photo of Fontainebleau State Park Campground by Tyler H., October 29, 2021
  • Review photo of Fontainebleau State Park Campground by Tyler H., October 29, 2021
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Michael F.
Reviewed Oct. 19, 2021

Have to return to this one

Great sunsets over the lake well kept and beautiful mature trees. Awesome park.

Sitesite 1 a pull through site
Month of VisitNovember
  • Review photo of Fontainebleau State Park Campground by Michael F., October 19, 2021
  • Review photo of Fontainebleau State Park Campground by Michael F., October 19, 2021
JThe Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Oct. 17, 2021

Busy campground, but lots to do

Visited by day use and still working thru hurricane cleanup

Siteday use
Month of VisitNovember
  • Review photo of Fontainebleau State Park Campground by Johan S., October 17, 2021
  • Review photo of Fontainebleau State Park Campground by Johan S., October 17, 2021
D
Reviewed Sep. 27, 2021

Great Campground With Many Activities On Site and Surrounding Areas

My understanding is that this campground is currently closed due to the impacts of Hurricane Ida and efforts are being made to get it opened back up soon.

We tent camped on an rv site (May 2020) and set up our tent on natural ground beyond the asphalt pad.  The other campers in our area were quiet and kept to their campsites.  We enjoyed a bike ride on the Saint Tammany Trace and then made a short drive to Abita Springs for lunch.  There was high water at the time we went, so the beach area was shut down for recreation.  We did manage to get out to the pier on Sunday for a scenic view of the lake.  

We plan to return to the park soon and bring our kayaks.  There seems to be lots of good paddling opportunities around the park.

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Fontainebleau State Park Campground by Dion B., September 27, 2021
Brandi L.
Reviewed Sep. 26, 2021

Clean bathrooms and beautiful park

The moss trees give this park such a beautiful vibe! The facilities were extra large and clean, huge park, lots to explore. No wifi. Great beach area, trails and views of the lake. We will be back!

Month of VisitDecember
  • Review photo of Fontainebleau State Park Campground by Brandi L., September 26, 2021
  • Review photo of Fontainebleau State Park Campground by Brandi L., September 26, 2021
  • Review photo of Fontainebleau State Park Campground by Brandi L., September 26, 2021
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Lenny M.
Reviewed Aug. 25, 2021

Beautiful State Park

This is not my first time here but I am really impressed with some of the upgrades. Many sites now have long concrete pads. My 37’ 5th wheel and truck easily fit on the site.

Site57
Month of VisitSeptember