Located about 45 minutes away from New Orleans, Fontainebleau State Park is a huge park filled with trails, playgrounds, wide open spaces, and tons of wildlife. Since the park is boarded on three sides by water, some incredible views await you. Let's take a closer look at what makes this park so special.
Fontainebleau State Park is located on the shores of Lake Pontchartrain in Mandeville.
The address is 62883 Highway 1089, Mandeville, Louisiana 70448.
The spacious 2,800-acre state park has several amenities perfect for spending an afternoon outdoors.
Plenty of parking, picnic tables, and playgrounds, and so much more.
There are several trails to explore, all ranging from 1-5 miles.
There are boardwalk trails through the marsh and hiking trails that’ll take you through the woods and around the sugar mill ruins.
The boardwalk trails that lead you through the marsh are absolutely breathtaking.
Be sure to bring your camera!
The park is bordered on three sides by water— Lake Pontchartrain, Bayou Castine and Bayou Cane
And their diverse ecosystems have made for a popular habitat for birds and other wildlife. Over 400 different species live in and around the park.
The park also has cabins you can stay at, so you can spend a weekend exploring the park and admiring the gorgeous views.
The sunsets over the lake are magical.
Head over to Fontainebleau State Park one Saturday afternoon for a fun-filled day of exploring.
Pack a lunch, bring a book, and curl up underneath one of these majestic live oaks. Sounds like a perfect afternoon, right?
Have you ever been? What's your favorite trail? Let us know in the comments below!
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