Good to know
- Tickets
- The site charges an admission fee, set by Louisiana State Parks, not the NPS. Guided tours cost extra. Check lastateparks.com for current rates.
- Time needed
- 2 to 3 hours for the museum, a tram tour and the trails.
- Best time
- Spring and fall. Summers are hot and humid.
- Getting there
- Pioneer and Epps are the nearest towns. Monroe Regional Airport is about 50 minutes away by car.
Where to stay nearby
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Poverty Point National Monument questions
Who runs Poverty Point?
It is a national monument managed by Louisiana State Parks as Poverty Point World Heritage Site.
Why is Poverty Point a World Heritage Site?
Its earthworks are among the largest built by hunter-gatherers anywhere, which is rare worldwide.
Can you climb the mounds at Poverty Point?
Yes, you can climb Mound B by stairs. Other mounds are protected and off-limits.
