30.0715094, -89.8009657

Chef Harbor Marina Boat Ramp

Fee required Status not yet verified Semi-Private access Updated Sep 6, 2026
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Chef Harbor Marina Boat Ramp is a semi-private launch on Lake Pontchartrain in Orleans Parish, Louisiana , with 2 launch lanes. We currently track 6 public launch sites on this waterbody.

The nearest community is Eden Isle, about 10.9 miles away. The closest larger city is New Orleans, approximately 18.3 miles away. The site lies within the Lake Saint Catherine-Frontal Lake Borgne watershed, as defined by the EPA.

In the NOAA MRIP Site Register, this launch site is listed as CHEF HARBOR.

Sourced from Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinators Office and enriched with data from the NOAA MRIP Site Register. See the freshness details in the sidebar.

Boat ramps on Lake Pontchartrain

We currently track 6 public boat ramps on Lake Pontchartrain , including this one. The other public launch sites on this waterbody are listed below, starting with the closest.

Nearby boat ramps in Orleans Parish

We currently track 10 public boat ramps in Orleans Parish. The closest ramps are listed below, along with the waterbody each one provides access to.

Frequently asked questions

No, a launch fee applies here - check the official page for current pricing, since fees can change.

Yes - 60 vehicle-only spaces are recorded for this site.

This ramp's access type isn't specifically flagged for hand-launched craft, but a trailer ramp can generally be used to launch a kayak or canoe by hand as well.

Chef Harbor Marina Boat Ramp provides access to Lake Pontchartrain, one of 6 public launch sites we track on it.

This listing is sourced from Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinators Office records.

Yes. According to NOAA's fishing site register, tidal conditions affect activity at this site, so it's worth checking the local tide before you head out - low water can limit launching and access at some coastal ramps.

Yes. NOAA's fishing site register records bait and/or tackle available on-site or in the immediate vicinity of this ramp.

This access point also appears as "CHEF HARBOR" in NOAA's fishing site register. Different agencies sometimes list the same ramp under slightly different names.

This listing was last checked against the source on July 11, 2026. The page content itself was last updated on September 6, 2026.

Quick facts

County
Orleans Parish, Louisiana
Address
20848 CHEF MENTEUR
NEW ORLEANS, LA
Nearby places
Eden Isle (10.9 mi)
Meraux (12.0 mi)
Chalmette (13.3 mi)
Coordinates
30.0715094, -89.8009657 Gaia
Waterbody
Lake Pontchartrain
Access type
Semi-Private
Launch lanes
2
Tidal influence
Affected by tide
Parking
60 vehicle-only

Amenities

Bait available Fuel dock Night lighting

Current weather

70°F Fog

Wind ESE 5 mph

Full NWS forecast · via National Weather Service
Last updated Oct 13, 2026 at 11:53 AM

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Data freshness

How current this listing is, and how it's been maintained.

Last checked against source
July 11, 2026
Page content updated
September 6, 2026
Listed on Boat Ramp US since
September 6, 2026