Poverty Point State Park South Facility

The South Facility at Poverty Point State Park provides boat launch access to Poverty Point Reservoir near Delhi in northeastern Louisiana. This location offers a convenient entry point for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboaters looking to explore the 2,300-acre impoundment. The park features full amenities including a boat ramp, fish-cleaning station, and picnic facilities.

Poverty Point Reservoir is a popular year-round fishing destination for largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and channel catfish, making it well-suited for recreational paddling and angling. The park's South Facility complements the larger North Marina Complex (located on the northwest corner), which offers additional services including a swimming beach, 48 covered boat slips, and a marina concession area. Paddlers should note that the eastern shoreline along Bayou Macon contains Louisiana black bear habitat—keep food and refuse secured in bear-proof containers and avoid leaving items accessible in day-use areas.

The reservoir sits near two significant recreation areas: the Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge and Poverty Point National Monument, offering opportunities to explore both natural wetlands and archaeological sites of cultural significance.