Poverty Point Reservoir State Park
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Poverty Point Reservoir State Park is a Louisiana State Park located in Richland Parish, Louisiana
along a 2700 acres (4.2 sq mi) man-made reservoir
offering watersport activities, camping, swimming, hiking, and fishing. The reservoir is named after nearby Poverty Point
, an archeological site settled between 1,400 and 700 B.C. consisting of Native-American earthworks and other artifacts. The park has 8 deluxe cabins, 4 standard cabins, and 54 campsites.
Birding is excellent since the region falls in the Mississippi Flyway
for many winged species. Depending on the season, visitors can expect to see cormorants, ducks, geese and pelicans.
Fishing is a supported at the park via a 48 slip marina
, boat launch, fish cleaning station, and concession area. Fisherman may expect to catch largemouth bass, black crappie, blue gill and channel catfish.
Visitors may take advantage of the 0.5 mile (0.80467 km) walking trail near bayou Macon
, but should be advised of black bear
s.
Richland Parish, Louisiana
Richland Parish is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. The parish seat is Rayville. As of 2010, the population was 20,725.-History:...
along a 2700 acres (4.2 sq mi) man-made reservoir
Reservoir
A reservoir , artificial lake or dam is used to store water.Reservoirs may be created in river valleys by the construction of a dam or may be built by excavation in the ground or by conventional construction techniques such as brickwork or cast concrete.The term reservoir may also be used to...
offering watersport activities, camping, swimming, hiking, and fishing. The reservoir is named after nearby Poverty Point
Poverty Point
Poverty Point is a prehistoric earthworks of the Poverty Point culture, now a historic monument located in the Southern United States. It is from the current Mississippi River, and situated on the edge of Maçon Ridge, near the village of Epps in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana.Poverty Point...
, an archeological site settled between 1,400 and 700 B.C. consisting of Native-American earthworks and other artifacts. The park has 8 deluxe cabins, 4 standard cabins, and 54 campsites.
Birding is excellent since the region falls in the Mississippi Flyway
Mississippi Flyway
The Mississippi Flyway is a bird migration route that generally follows the Mississippi River in the United States and the Mackenzie River in Canada. The main endpoints of the flyway include central Canada and the region surrounding the Gulf of Mexico...
for many winged species. Depending on the season, visitors can expect to see cormorants, ducks, geese and pelicans.
Fishing is a supported at the park via a 48 slip marina
Marina
A marina is a dock or basin with moorings and supplies for yachts and small boats.A marina differs from a port in that a marina does not handle large passenger ships or cargo from freighters....
, boat launch, fish cleaning station, and concession area. Fisherman may expect to catch largemouth bass, black crappie, blue gill and channel catfish.
Visitors may take advantage of the 0.5 mile (0.80467 km) walking trail near bayou Macon
Bayou Macon
Bayou Macon is a river in Arkansas and Louisiana, United States. It begins in Desha County, Arkansas, and flows south, between the Boeuf River to its west and the Mississippi River to its east, before joining the Tensas River south of Delhi, Louisiana. Bayou Macon is about long.L. D...
, but should be advised of black bear
American black bear
The American black bear is a medium-sized bear native to North America. It is the continent's smallest and most common bear species. Black bears are omnivores, with their diets varying greatly depending on season and location. They typically live in largely forested areas, but do leave forests in...
s.