Poverty Point Reservoir State Park

Description:

• Recreation on the Water

  Day-use and overnight visitors will enjoy the lake for fishing and boating. The two, four-lane boat launches, one at the North Marina Complex and one at the South Landing, provide access to the water. Both gated launch areas will be open daily from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., including weekends and holidays. A fish cleaning station is provided at each launch area for visitor use.

  All applicable state rules and regulations for fishermen and boaters must be observed. Poverty Point Reservoir State Park rules and regulations include, but are not limited to, the following:

  Fishing licenses are required for all anglers 16 years of age and older. All watercraft shall be properly registered and in compliance with all regulations established by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Operation of watercraft in a careless or reckless manner is prohibited. No watercraft may be operated within fifty (50) feet of a shoreline, structures or swimmers at a speed greater than headway speed (the speed just fast enough so that the operator can steer). Maximum speed for watercraft traveling between sunset and sunrise is twenty (20) mph, or minimum planing speed. Maximum watercraft noise level is 85 decibels at idle speed for motorized watercraft. Any watercraft equipped with an optional exhaust noise suppression device, must have the device engaged when in a NO Wake Zone. Watercraft are not allowed in designated beach areas. All watercraft must have on board a current day-use receipt or Resident Boat Permit. Operators shall not moor watercraft to any buoy or other man-made structure other than a dock built specifically for mooring. No person shall ski or tow a skier in any area outside a designated skiing area. No person shall ski or tow a skier between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise. The use of personal watercraft such as jet skis or similar watercraft is prohibited. North Marina Complex

  The North Marina Complex, off La. 17 on the northwest corner of the lake, features a swimming beach area, boat launch, marina with 48 covered boat slips, concession area, fishing pier and fish cleaning station. The marina complex will be open daily from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. (closing at 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday).

  The rental boat slips in the marina complex will be available on an annual lease basis and distributed to the general public through a lottery selection procedure conducted by State Parks. Lease rental fees range from $75 (per month) for those choosing to use the slip for storage only to $150 (per month) for watercraft with overnight accommodations that will be used for overnight stays. Each boat slip provides connections for electricity and water.

  Overnight Accommodations

  Four two-bedroom lodges, each with an upstairs with loft, overlook the south shore of the lake. The lodges will each sleep 10 people and rent for $90 per night. Lodges provide full kitchen, bathroom, screened porches and open deck. Bed linens, basic kitchen utensils and dishware are provided with each unit. Visitors must bring their own towels. A covered boat dock is provided for lodge guests on the southwest shoreline across from the lodge area.

  Fishing, boating

  The site is three miles north of Delhi with separate South Landing and North Marina Complex entrances off La. 17. Travelers heading east or west on I-20 take the Delhi exit and go north. Lodge reservations can be made by calling 1-877-CAMP-N-LA (877-226-7652).