Poverty Point Reservoir State Park
Louisiana State Park
Poverty Point Reservoir State Park entrance fee
$3 per adult — $3 per person Free for seniors (62 & older) Free for children (3 & under)
Poverty Point Reservoir State Park hours
Site is open daily
Gate Opening Times:
Sunday through Thursday
open at 6 a.m.
close at 10 p.m.
Friday, Saturday and days preceding holidays.
open at 6 a.m.
close at 10 p.m.
Hours as published by Louisiana State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.
About Poverty Point Reservoir State Park
A 2,700-acre man-made lake that draws waterfowl along the Mississippi Flyway each spring and fall and holds bass, crappie and catfish year-round. Fish, paddle and bike the shoreline, then camp or take a cabin by the water.
Things to do
- 🥾 Hiking
- 🚲 Biking
- 🛶 Paddling
- 🎣 Fishing
- ⛵ Boating
- 🐦 Birding
Amenities & facilities
- 🏕️ Campsites
- 🚿 Showers
- 🛖 Cabins
- 🏨 Lodge
RV / campsite hookups
- ⚡ Electric & Water
More Louisiana state parks with cabins · pets allowed
Camping options
- 45 Premium Campsites
- 9 Improved Campsites
- Deluxe Cabins
- Lodge
Facility rentals
Pavilions and meeting rooms you can reserve for groups and events.
Contact
Phone318-878-7536
Address1500 Poverty Point Parkway, Delhi, LA 71232
Upcoming events at Poverty Point Reservoir State Park
- Delhi Hospital 5k/10k Grin & Bear It Run (Poverty Point Reservoir State Park)
- 1st Day Hike at Poverty Point Reservoir State Park
Event details and registration are on the Louisiana State Parks calendar.
🎒 Gear up for Poverty Point Reservoir State Park
Popular gear for what this park offers:
- Tents
- Kayaks
- Fishing rods
- Binoculars
- Hiking boots
- Bike helmets
- Life jackets
- RV surge protector
- Bug spray
- Coolers
- Sleeping bags
- Camp chairs
- Camp stoves
- Lanterns
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