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National Monument · Louisiana

Poverty Point National Monument

National Monument in Louisiana. No entrance fee.

By The Green Adventures · Updated · How we check

TypeNational Monument
StateLouisiana
Entrance feeNo entrance fee
CampgroundsNone
Nearest national parkHot Springs (160 mi)
Closest airportMLU (38 mi)

Poverty Point National Monument is a national monument run by the National Park Service in Louisiana.

In the park service’s words

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.

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Fees and hours

Entrance fee: No entrance fee.

Hours: Daily, 9:00AM - 5:00PM. Poverty Point National Monument is managed by the state of Louisiana. Closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

Getting there

By car, from Interstate 20, take the Delhi exit and travel north on LA 17, east on LA 134 and north on LA 577.

Airport City Drive to the park Straight-line miles Type
Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) Monroe, LA No road route 38 Regional
Mid Delta Regional Airport (GLH) Greenville, MS No road route 63 Regional
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) Jackson, MS No road route 81 Regional
Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM) Memphis, TN No road route 185 Large hub

Drive times run from the airport to Zion Canyon Visitor Center, estimated with OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap roads at normal speeds; allow extra for traffic, stops and construction.

Miles are straight-line distances.

Visitor centers

Weather

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.

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Know before you go

Drones are banned at almost every park site, and you may not take rocks, plants or artifacts. Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet where they are allowed. Bring no firewood from home.

Nearby

The nearest national park is Hot Springs, about 160 miles away in a straight line.

Sources

Last checked 1 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is there an entrance fee at Poverty Point National Monument?

No entrance fee.

Where is Poverty Point National Monument?

In Louisiana. The closest airport with scheduled flights is Monroe Regional Airport, about 38 miles away.

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