Fontainebleau Campground is set within a large state park on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain, offering a mix of sandy lakefront beach, marshes, and pine/hardwood forest. The campground features large, mostly level sites with mature shade trees and a range of RV-friendly hookups, making it popular with families and RVers.
Total 155 campsites with 126 improved sites (water and electric) suitable for RVs and tents; primitive sites are also offered. The park also provides group camps and nearby cabin lodging (including lakefront cabins).
Historical Significance
The park is located on the grounds of a former 19th-century sugar plantation and contains the ruins of an 1829 sugar mill, which are accessible near the lakeshore and featured in park interpretive materials.Weather and SeasonsOpen year-round. Summers are hot and humid (peak season) with greater insect activity and crowds; spring and fall offer milder temperatures and fewer bugs. Winters are generally cool and quieter. As a coastal/wetland park, heavy rain and tropical storm activity are seasonal considerations.
Natural Features and SceneryThe campground sits within Fontainebleau State Park's coastal habitats, including freshwater and brackish marshes, live oak-shaded lawns, pine and hardwood forest, and a white sandy beach on Lake Pontchartrain. Nature trails and boardwalks pass through wetlands and forested areas, and the park contains open lawns and large specimen live oaks draped with Spanish moss.
Geological RegionCoastal wetlands and marshes on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain with pine-hardwood forest and a white sandy lakefront beach.
Scenic ViewsExpansive views over Lake Pontchartrain from the beach, fishing pier, and some lake-adjacent campsites; interior sites provide shaded forest and lawn views. Historic sugar mill ruins near the lakeshore offer a distinctive cultural backdrop.