Fontainebleau State park

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67825 Highway 190, Mandeville, LA 70448
985-624-4443 or 888-677-3668 toll free
For reservations, call 1-877-CAMP-N-LA (877-226-7652) toll free.
www.crt.state.la.us/parks/iFontaine.aspx

Email: fntbleau@crt.state.la.us

Directions: From I-12, take US 190 (exit 63-A) south toward Mandeville. Continue east on US 190; the park is approximately 4 miles east of the city. GPS Coordinates: N 30.34523; W 90.02269.

Hours of Operation: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday through Thursday. All park sites close at 10 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and days preceding holidays.

Entrance Fees: $1 per person; Free for Seniors (62 and older) and children age 3 and under

Site Update: The old campground and Area 3 Group Camp at Fontainebleau State Park have re-opened; however, day-use facilities and group camp areas 1 and 2 will remain closed pending the completion of debris clean-up and repairs. The Tammany Trace bicycle trail is open to day-use and overnight guests. The day-use pool has been closed, to make way for new day-use facilities anticipated to open in 2008. Due to the proximity of the construction, the beach area at Fontainebleau SP is closed temporarily. The Office of State Parks appreciates your patience and support as we strive to improve our facilities for the enjoyment of our visitors.

NOTICE: Due to unanticipated circumstances, the improvements at Fontainebleau State Park have been delayed. We hope to have the situation resolved so that we may open these facilities to the public shortly. We appreciate your patience as we continue in our mission to provide quality facilities and experience at our sites.


Reservable Facilities:(click here for facility layouts) Group Camp

III $200/night Includes dining hall/kitchen and 2 dormitories, sleeping up to 65 people


Camping: (map of sites 1-3,79-98) (map of sites 4-23,49-60) (map of sites 61-78) (map of sites 99-110,113-120) (map of sites 111-112,121-145) (map of sites 146-162) (map of site 24, tent campsites 25-48) 23 Premium Campsites (19 pull-through sites and 4 campsites with sewerage hookups, all with water and electrical hookup) $18/night
103 Improved Campsites (water and electrical hookup) $16/night
37 Unimproved Campsites (no hookups) $12/night
Primitive camping area (2 sites, each with maximum capacity of 50) $1 per person/night
Golden Age & Golden Access Passports (Available through the National Park Service. Click here for more information)
Visitors who hold a Golden Age or Golden Access Passport are entitled to a 50% reduction on camping fees at Louisiana State Parks. (Passport holders are allowed one site per passport).


The crumbling brick ruins of a sugar mill built in 1829 by Bernard de Marigny de Mandeville, founder of the nearby town of Mandeville, suggest an interesting history for this site, and indeed there is. The wealthy Marigny developed this area across Lake Pontchartrain from New Orleans as a sugar plantation until 1852. The plantation income helped support his lavish lifestyle. He named his large land holding Fontainebleau after the beautiful forest near Paris, a favorite recreation area of the French kings.

The 2,800-acre park is located on the shore of Lake Pontchartrain. On a clear day, visitors can see the lake dotted with multi-colored sailboats of all sizes and types. The sandy beach also is a delight for sunbathers. An old railroad track that runs through the park has been converted into the Tammany Trace as a part of the Rails to Trails program. It is a wonderful route for cycling, hiking and in-line skating.

The park's nature trail is a favorite of nature lovers. Interpretive signs along the trail will help you identify many of the common trees and shrubs. Always be on the lookout for birds and other animals. Over 400 different species live in and around Fontainebleau. The Fontainebleau Birding Guide is a good resource for enthusiasts to identify the numerous species of birds found in the area. Bordered on three sides by water--Lake Pontchartrain, Bayou Cane and Bayou Castine--and characterized by a convergence of diverse ecosystems, it has a multitude of habitats for birds.



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Nearby Attractions:

Fairview-Riverside State Park (2 miles east of Madisonville on LA Hwy. 22) - Nestled among magnificent live oaks and situated on the cool clear waters of the Tchefuncte River, this gem of a state park features 81 improved campsites, excellent fishing, canoeing and picnicking. A nearby boat ramp offers access to the park and Lake Pontchartrain.

Town of Mandeville (I-10 to US 190 north of New Orleans, on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain) - Take the longest bridge over water in the world to scenic byways, swamp tours, antiques, shopping, festivals and trails.

Town of Madisonville (LA 22 northwest of US 190 on the Tchefuncte River) - Nostalgic river town of Tchefuncte River with great restaurants, antiques, boating and specialty shops.

Town of Covington (I-12 to US 190) - A charming town of specialty shops, antiques, scenic byways, festivals, trails, campgrounds and B&Bs. A short drive from New Orleans and the Gulf Coast.

St. Bernard State Park (18 miles southeast of New Orleans at Poydras) - Located on the Mississippi River, just minutes from New Orleans, the park features 51 improved campsites, a covered pavilion with grill, picnic tables, playground, swimming pool and nature trail in a tranquil and quiet setting.

Bayou Segnette State Park (7777 Westbank Expressway, Westwego) - Minutes from New Orleans, the park offers 20 waterfront cabins, 98 improved campsites, a group camp, wave pool, conference center, playgrounds, picnic tables and pavilions, a large boat launch, and abundant wildlife.

Tammany Trace (Koop Drive, Mandeville) - Thirty-one miles of this "Rails-to-Trails" conversion are open from Slidell to Abita Springs. The Trace is a popular spot for cyclists, horseback riders, runners, skaters and walkers.

New Orleans and the Historic French Quarter - Visit downtown New Orleans' museums, casinos, Aquarium of the Americas, the Riverwalk, or take a cruise on the Mississippi River.

Louisiana State Museum (French Quarter, New Orleans) - One of New Orleans' top ten attractions, the State Museum is comprised of the Cabildo, Presbytère, 1850 House and the Old U.S. Mint.

Antique Shopping in Ponchatoula - "America's Antique City."

Swamp Tours - Contact local guides for tours of Honey Island Swamp.

Pearl River Wildlife Management Area (2 miles east of Slidell in St. Tammany Parish) - This 34,896-acre area is managed for wildlife and includes a cypress-tupelo swamp and hardwoods. Visitors may enjoy fishing, canoeing, boating, birding, crawfishing, hunting, a nature walk and rifle range.