Boat Ramps on Lake Pontchartrain
Lake Pontchartrain is a boating destination with 12 boat ramps across 8 cities. The highest-rated launch is Bucktown Marsh Boardwalk in Metairie, scoring 4.8/5 (111 Google reviews). 9 of the 12 ramps (75%) are flagged as free public access — the remainder are marinas, fee sites, or restricted-access launches.
Lake Pontchartrain has 12 boat ramps mapped on BoatLaunchMap in Louisiana, 9 of them free public launches. The highest-rated is Bucktown Marsh Boardwalk in Metairie (4.8/5, 111 reviews). Launches are spread across 8 towns along the shore.
All Boat Ramps on Lake Pontchartrain
- Metairie, Louisianapublic
- Mandeville, Louisianapublic
- New Orleans, Louisianapublic
- Metairie, Louisianapublic
- La Branche, Louisiana
- Madisonville, Louisianapublic
- New Orleans, Louisianapublic
- 8.Ft. Pike Boat Ramp★ 4.1New Orleans, Louisianapublic
- Frenier, Louisiana
- Kenner, Louisianapublic
- La Branche, Louisiana
- Ruddock, Louisianapublic
| # | Name | City | State | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bucktown Marsh Boardwalk | Metairie | Louisiana | 4.8/5 |
| 2 | Mandeville Boat Launch | Mandeville | Louisiana | 4.8/5 |
| 3 | West End Boat Launch | New Orleans | Louisiana | 4.8/5 |
| 4 | Bonnabel Boat Launch | Metairie | Louisiana | 4.7/5 |
| 5 | Wetland Watchers Park | La Branche | Louisiana | 4.5/5 |
| 6 | Madisonville Boat Launch | Madisonville | Louisiana | 4.3/5 |
| 7 | Seabrook Boat Launch | New Orleans | Louisiana | 4.2/5 |
| 8 | Ft. Pike Boat Ramp | New Orleans | Louisiana | 4.1/5 |
| 9 | Lake Pontchartrain Boat Ramp | Frenier | Louisiana | — |
| 10 | Williams Boulevard Boat Ramp | Kenner | Louisiana | — |
| 11 | Lake Pontchartrain Boat Ramp | La Branche | Louisiana | — |
| 12 | Ruddock Boat Launch | Ruddock | Louisiana | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many boat ramps are on Lake Pontchartrain?+
There are 12 boat ramps catalogued on Lake Pontchartrain, including launches near Metairie, Mandeville, New Orleans.
What is the highest-rated boat ramp on Lake Pontchartrain?+
Bucktown Marsh Boardwalk in Metairie is the highest-rated launch on Lake Pontchartrain, scoring 4.8/5 based on 111 reviews.
Are there free public boat ramps on Lake Pontchartrain?+
Yes — 9 of the 12 launches on Lake Pontchartrain are marked as free public access, the rest are marinas or restricted-access sites.