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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Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
No entrance passes listed.
3-Day Weather Forecast
Monday, Jun 1
Sunny
High: 93°F | Low: 74.5°F
Humidity: 76%
Wind: 12.3 mph
Rain Chance: 3%
UV Index: 10.7
Sunrise: 05:58 AM
Sunset: 08:08 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (96%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 78.4°F
Cloud Cover: 3%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Tuesday, Jun 2
Patchy rain nearby
High: 89.3°F | Low: 72.1°F
Humidity: 73%
Wind: 15.4 mph
Rain Chance: 73%
UV Index: 10.6
Sunrise: 05:58 AM
Sunset: 08:08 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (90%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 74.2°F
Cloud Cover: 73%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Wednesday, Jun 3
Patchy rain nearby
High: 82.1°F | Low: 65.4°F
Humidity: 72%
Wind: 11.4 mph
Rain Chance: 73%
UV Index: 9.9
Sunrise: 05:58 AM
Sunset: 08:09 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (83%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 68.8°F
Cloud Cover: 73%
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