Check out this list of outdoor family fun the next time you are looking for things to do as a family on the Northshore. We have options all across the Northshore including St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, and Washington Parish. Share this with a parent you know who is looking for fun this summer!
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Animal Fun
Global Wildlife - 26389 LA-40, Folsom, LA 70437
- Safari wagon tours and private tours everyday. Book a tour on their website.
Insta-Gator Ranch - 74645 Allen Rd, Covington, LA 70435
- Interactive alligator ranch tour. Book a tour on their website.
Kliebert & Sons Gator Tours - 40511 W E Interstate 55 Service Rd, Ponchatoula, LA 70454
- Alligator tours available everyday.
Splendor Farms - 27329 Mill Creek Rd, Bush, LA 70431
- Horseback riding and spend the day on the farm. Schedule in advance on their website.
Campgrounds
Fireside RV Resort - 42053 LA-445, Ponchatoula, LA 70454
- Day pass available
Hidden Oaks Family Campground - 21544 U.S. Hwy 190, Hammond, LA 70401
Indian Creek Campground - 53013 W Fontana Rd, Independence, LA 70443
Land-O-Pines Family Campground - 17145 Million Dollar Rd, Covington, LA 70435
- Day pass available
30218 LA-16, Amite City, LA 70422
Silver Creek Campground - 37323 LA-1055, Mt Hermon, LA 70450
- Day pass available
Sun Outdoors - 43234 LA-445, Ponchatoula, LA 70454
Sweetwater Campground - 57056 N Cooper Rd, Loranger, LA 70446
Tangi Pines Family Campground - 46049 LA-445, Robert, LA 70455
Canoe, Kayak, Tubing Rentals and Tours
Bogue Chitto Tubing - 10237 S Choctaw Rd, Bogalusa, LA 70427
Canoe & Trail Adventures - 19140 W Front St, Covington, LA 70433
Honey Island Kayak Tours - 65583 Pump Slough Rd, Pearl River, LA 70452
Kayaks to Geaux - Drop off locations from Madisonville to Lacombe
- Book a rental online for one of their drop off spots.
Kokomo Kayak Tours And Adventures - 201 Eden Isles Blvd, Slidell, LA 70458
Louisiana River Adventures - 12409 Camp Cir Rd, Franklinton, LA 70438
Farmers' Markets
List of weekly farmers markets on the Northshore
Hiking and Biking
List and maps of trails on the Northshore
Historic Walking Tours
Covington
Covington Historic Walking Tour
Mandeville
Explore Historic Mandeville QR Code Tour
Old Mandeville Self Guided Walking Tour Brochures
Paintball
Gulf Coast Paintball - 54262 Apple Pie Ridge Rd #1437, Slidell, LA 70461
- Minimum age 6 years old. Low impact paintball. Walk on or reserve spot on their website
LA Xtreme Paintball - 37000 Dr T.J. Smith Sr. Expy, Slidell, LA 70460
- Minimum age 9 years old. Recommended to reserve spot on their website
Paintball Command - 21268 Emile Strain Rd, Mandeville, LA 70471
- Minimum age 8 years old. Low impact paintball. Walk on or reserve spot on their website
Playgrounds
List and map of all the Northshore playgrounds
Splash Pads and Water Fun
List and map of all the Northshore splash pads
Rev. Peter Atkins Park - 701 N Tyler St, Covington, LA 70433
- May 23rd - August 5th - 11am to 5:30pm Tuesday through Sunday
White Sands Lake Day Beach - 52129 Sandstone Blvd, Franklinton, LA. 70438
- Tuesdays - Sundays 11:00am - 7:00pm during the summer
Zemurray Park Pool - 400 S Oak St, Hammond, LA 70403
- May 27 - Tuesdays - Sundays
State Parks
List of state parks on the Northshore
Swamp Tours
Cajun Encounters - Honey Island Swamp Tour - 55345 US-90, Slidell, LA 70461
- Daily swamp tours - Book on their website
Original Honey Island Swamp Tour - 41490 Crawford Landing Rd, Slidell, LA 70461
- Daily swamp tours - Call 985-641-1769 to reserve
Pearl River Swamp Tours - 55050 US-90, Slidell, LA 70461
- Daily swamp tours - Call 985-649-4200 to reserve
