A grassy green mound.
Poverty Point National Monument
National Monument · LA
Now a nearly forgotten culture, Poverty Point at its peak 3,000 years ago was part of an enormous trading network that stretched for hundreds of miles across the continent. It was - and is - also an engineering marvel, the product of five million hours of labor. Explore the culture of a highly sophisticated people who left behind one of North America’s most important archeological sites.
Park report
Alert: Information
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesWhat To Know Before You Visit
Entrance Fee
How this is rated
Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Visitor Centers
Good1 visitor center
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available4 activities
Park Name
InfoPoverty Point National Monument
Designation
InfoNational Monument
State(s)
InfoLA
Phone
Info3189265492
povertypoint@crt.la.gov
Operating Hours
InfoPoverty Point National Monument is managed by the state of Louisiana. Closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Visitor Center: Poverty Point World Heritage Site
InfoSee park for hours
Themes & Topics
InfoArcheology, Native American Heritage
Weather Info
InfoSummers are sunny, hot, and humid. Winters tend to be mild; however, humid rainy periods occur throughout the year. Sudden and severe thunderstorms are common, so stay alert to weather forecasts. Chec
Getting There
InfoBy car, from Interstate 20, take the Delhi exit and travel north on LA 17, east on LA 134 and north on LA 577.
Location
Info32.6424° N, -91.4083° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website