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.
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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.
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Plenty of parking, picnic tables, and playgrounds, and so much more.
There are several trails to explore, all ranging from 1-5 miles.
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There are boardwalk trails through the marsh and hiking trails that’ll take you through the woods and around the sugar mill ruins.

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The boardwalk trails that lead you through the marsh are absolutely breathtaking.
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Be sure to bring your camera!
The park is bordered on three sides by water— Lake Pontchartrain, Bayou Castine and Bayou Cane
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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.
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The sunsets over the lake are magical.
Head over to Fontainebleau State Park one Saturday afternoon for a fun-filled day of exploring.
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Pack a lunch, bring a book, and curl up underneath one of these majestic live oaks. Sounds like a perfect afternoon, right?

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