North Shore Beach (Fontainebleau State Park)

Sandy beach
260 Evella Dr, Slidell, LA 70458, USA
202 miles from Lake Charles, LA
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Beach amenities

  • RV-friendlyRV parking available
  • Picnic tablesPicnic benches available
  • AccessibilityEasy beach access
  • Changing roomsDressing rooms on the beach
  • WCPublic restrooms nearby
  • ShowerPublic showers available
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About this beach

Warnings and hazards

This is a no-animals beach

Broken glass - keep your shoes on!

Less than an hour drive from New Orleans, North Shore Beach is located in the Fontainebleau State Park. A great addition to the beautiful park, this small sandy beach which is overlooking the lake is a wonderful place for families and couples. Park entrance fee is $3. RVs are welcome.

Comfortable beach-houses are available for rent at reasonable prices and are standing right on the waters of the Pontchartrain lake (which looks super-romantic). The park is equipped with picnic facilities. There's also a splash pad for kids, volleyball nets. What else? A large fishing pier and a number of worthy restaurants nearby.

Unfortunately, we found the beach itself and the facilities to be rather dirty and not well-maintained. If the administration manages to solve the issue, this place would be no less than perfect for any kind of activity.

If you are interested in visiting, the official website of the Fontaine Bleau State Park provides more in-depth information about the park's amenities and lodging. 

Driving Time

  • 50 minutes from New Orleans city center
  • 1 hour 20 minutes from Baton Rouge

What we loved

  • The park – so many attractions to see! 
  • Canoeing 'round the lake
  • Crabbing!

Hotels and rentals

If you're considering staying for one or even a few nights, there are plenty of options available near the beach. Chose your preferred accomodation type and your favourite room provider:

Beaches nearby

Additionally, there's a number of beaches near North Shore Beach (Fontainebleau State Park) which you can visit:

Beach reviewed by:
Johan and Mary
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North Shore Beach (Fontainebleau State Park) videos

Fontainebleau State Park Video
A nice video of a short walk in the park
Exploring Fontainebleau State Park - Louisiana
An interesting 10-minute video review of the park and the beach

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Beach map and directions
The beach is located in Mandeville, Louisiana 260 Evella Dr, Slidell, LA 70458, USA (Open on Google Maps)
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North Shore Beach (Fontainebleau State Park) reviews and photos
Reviewed on: November 23, 2020