Poverty Point Reservoir State Park Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — Heat Advisory in effect.
- Advisory
- Heat Advisory
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:08 PM
- Water level
- 5.49 ft
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Water Conditions on Poverty Point Reservoir
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 07370000 — Bayou Macon near Delhi, LA · 2.1 mi from Poverty Point Reservoir
Launch Light & Moon — July 26
local timeWaxing Gibbous (91% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Poverty Point Reservoir State Park
| Location | Louisiana |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Poverty Point Reservoir |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.6/5 (482 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 32.482759, -91.494054 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Richland Parish |
| Phone | (318) 878-7536 |
Poverty Point Reservoir State Park is a public boat launch providing access to Poverty Point Reservoir in Louisiana at coordinates 32.48276, -91.49405. Rated 4.6/5 based on 482 Google reviews.
Poverty Point Reservoir State Park is a public boat launch on Poverty Point Reservoir in Richland Parish County, Louisiana. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 3 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Poverty Point Reservoir State Park
Is Poverty Point Reservoir State Park free to use?
Yes, Poverty Point Reservoir State Park is a public boat launch with free access in Louisiana.
How is Poverty Point Reservoir State Park rated?
Poverty Point Reservoir State Park has a 4.6 out of 5 rating based on 482 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Poverty Point Reservoir State Park access?
Poverty Point Reservoir State Park provides boat launch access to Poverty Point Reservoir in Louisiana.
How do I get to Poverty Point Reservoir State Park?
Poverty Point Reservoir State Park is located at coordinates 32.482759, -91.494054 in Louisiana. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
3 additional boat launches are located within 13.8 mi of Poverty Point Reservoir State Park, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.