Poverty Point National Monument
Designation: National Monument
Location: Louisiana
📘 Park Overview
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.
🌤 Weather Information
Summers 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. Check with rangers at the Visitor Center and/or USS Cairo Museum for updates on weather patterns. Wear comfortable sportswear appropriate for the season, with walking or hiking shoes recommended.
🚗 Directions
By car, from Interstate 20, take the Delhi exit and travel north on LA 17, east on LA 134 and north on LA 577.
Images
A grassy green mound.
Credit: Bart Everson
Bird Mound - a grassy green mound.
Credit: Bert Everson
Bird Mound - a grassy green mound.
Credit: Bert Everson
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Operating Hours
Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
No entrance passes listed.
3-Day Weather Forecast
Thursday, Sep 17
Sunny
High: 99.8°F | Low: 75.8°F
Humidity: 51%
Wind: 12.3 mph
Rain Chance: 2%
UV Index: 8.4
Sunrise: 06:50 AM
Sunset: 07:09 PM
Moon: First Quarter (42%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 77.4°F
Cloud Cover: 2%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Friday, Sep 18
Sunny
High: 100.5°F | Low: 72.1°F
Humidity: 43%
Wind: 11.4 mph
Rain Chance: 2%
UV Index: 8.6
Sunrise: 06:51 AM
Sunset: 07:08 PM
Moon: First Quarter (53%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 74.7°F
Cloud Cover: 2%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Saturday, Sep 19
Sunny
High: 103.3°F | Low: 75°F
Humidity: 40%
Wind: 7.2 mph
Rain Chance: 2%
UV Index: 8.7
Sunrise: 06:51 AM
Sunset: 07:06 PM
Moon: First Quarter (63%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 76.5°F
Cloud Cover: 2%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Park Alerts
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
6859 Hwy. 577
Pioneer, LA 71266
🏤 Mailing Address:
6859 Hwy. 577
Pioneer, LA 71266
📞 Voice Phone: 3189265492
📞 TTY Phone: 18889265492
✉️ Email: povertypoint@crt.la.gov