Poverty Point Reservoir State Park
Poverty Point Reservoir State Park
Location:Off LA 17, just north of Delhi in Richland Parish.
Facilities:37 premium campsites (water, electrical and sewerage hookup), 17improved campsites, 4 rental lodges (1 @di), picnic area, trails,swimming beach, comfort stations, marina with covered boat slips, 2boat launches, 2 fishing piers, fish-cleaning stations, concession area.
Activities:Camping, boating, fishing, swimming, hiking.
Special Features:Fish and wildlife species migrating through the reservoir are numerous,and the region falls within the Mississippi flyway for many species ofbirds. The eastern edge of the park along Bayou Macon containsattractive bear habitat, and visitors are cautioned that specialattention should be given to any Louisiana black bear sightings on ornear the reservoir.
Address:1500 Poverty Point Pkwy
Delhi, LA 71232
Phone:318-878-7536
Phone: 800-474-0392;
Web: www.crt.state.la.us/parks/ireservoir.aspx
Size: 2,700 acres water.
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