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The 2,700-acre, man-made lake that is the centerpiece for Poverty Point Reservoir State Park offers visitors an outlet for a variety of water sports and a scenic backdrop for waterfowl migration each spring and fall.
The fish and wildlife species inhabiting or migrating through the reservoir are numerous. Anglers can fish the lake year-round for largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill and channel catfish. The region falls within the Mississippi Flyway for many winged species. Depending on the season, visitors will see cormorants, ducks, geese and pelicans.
Overnight guests can choose from two-bedroom waterfront cabins, spacious lodges with loft bedrooms, or RV camping. A water playground in the campground area provides a place for our younger visitors to beat the heat.
A nature trail winds along an off-shoot of Bayou Macon. Special attention should be given to any Louisiana black bear sightings on or near the reservoir. The eastern edge of the park, along Bayou Macon, contains attractive bear habitat and visitors are cautioned to keep all exterior cabin areas and day-use areas cleared of accessible food products and refuse. Bear-proof containers are provided for waste disposal throughout the park.
From I-20 take the Delhi exit and go north approximately 3 miles to the park entrance
Our first time here and we drive a 25' MH. RV sites are beautiful most with full hookups, some ranging from full sun to full shade. The sites are very well taken care of and level with asphalt pads. We have enjoyed our stay and will be back. Highly recommended!
Great family trip to get away from our everyday routine. Our first trip to a state park and it will not be our last. The view from our cabin #4 was amazing. I can't believe we have not visited a state park before. We are already set to visit another state park for July 4th weekend. Plan ahead because if you don't have an RV/Camper like us, the cabins may not be available. Overall, kudos to the men and women that keep Poverty Point "on point"!
Absolutely gorgeous little park with some very cool cabins in the water. The campground is well maintained and very peaceful.
We arrived after the check in station had closed for the day but it had a sign up showing the available spots and gave the choice of paying in the morning or using an envelope to pay at the check in station. To claim a spot, it just asked for you to initial the available spot you wanted.
Was pleasantly surprised to find a nice laundry area to take care of our clothes, we are on a cross country camping trip (with an occasional hotel thrown in) and it can be hard to hit a laundry mat so this was fantastic!
The bathroom was very clean and much nicer than most camp grounds. The showers were better than some campgrounds, could use a little more water pressure but not worth a complaint.
The campsites are large but no buffer between sites. We had full hook ups but only used electric as this was just an overnight stop but we didn't know if we would have to fill some water out dump but we did need some heat as it was below freezing overnight.
Check in was quick and ready and with hardly anybody in the park in Nov. It was very easy to back into our very long site (over 60ft total with an extra parking space close to bath house) I think it is site 28.
This location was great for us coming from hot springs Natl park. Headed to Florida.