Fontainebleau State Park
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.
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.
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 late Spring 2007. 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. |
Reservable Facilities:
Group Camp
III |
$200/night |
Includes dining hall/kitchen and 2 dormitories, sleeping up to 65
people |
| 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.
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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