This geocaching adventure challenges you to visit each of Louisiana's State Parks and Historic Sites. Each State Park and Historic Site has a unique special mission with a story to tell, and offers its own very special geocaching adventure for you to experience. Each of these facilities has an official Geo Project cache, containing a special clue for you to find and record. These clues collectively will enable you to determine the coordinates of the mystery location of the Final Cache, which is located somewhere in the state of Louisiana. Use this Official LAOSP Clue Tracking Sheet to record all your clues.
As you travel our fine state, we encourage you to upload photos of your travels on the geocaching.com web pages. However, we ask that you please do not log clues or spoilers to the caches...they would have to be deleted to keep the game fun for everyone! Do tell us all about your travels and what you liked best about our parks and historic sites. As an extra incentive, and for a limited time, you can earn a Louisiana State Park Geocoin for visiting all of our State Parks and Historic Sites, and finding all the official geocaches placed for your pleasure! Prizes are limited to the supply in hand and will not be replenished.
Before you hunt for your first cache, click this link to read the rules for the Geo Project * Louisiana Office of State Parks. You must follow all the rules, to qualify to win one of these great prizes and collectibles.
This cache was place by the geocachers of Louisiana, on behalf of the Louisiana Office of State Parks. It is designed to bring your attention to these beautiful State Parks and Historic Sites. We ask that you join us by visiting them whenever you get a chance. Our State Park system is a great resource, so remember to "cache in and trash out".
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Poverty Point Reservoir State Park
1500 Poverty Point Parkway, Delhi, LA 71232
318-878-7536 or 800-474-0392 toll free
Email: povertypointres@crt.la.gov
Directions: From I-20 take the Delhi exit and go north approximately 3 miles to the park entrance. GPS Coordinates: N 32.4462; W 91.5127.
Hours of Operation: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday through Thursday. All park sites close at 10 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and days preceding holidays.
Entrance Fees: $3 per person; Free for Seniors (62 and older) and children age 3 and under
Golden Age & Golden Access Passports (Available through the National Park Service. Click here for more information)
Visitors who hold a Golden Age or Golden Access Passport are entitled to a 50% reduction on camping fees at Louisiana State Parks. (Passport holders are allowed one site per passport).
It is recommended that anyone attempting the State Park Geo Project series should consider getting the Louisiana State Parks' $80 Annual Park Pass, which is valid for day use at all sites for the duration of a calendar year (i.e., January through December), and can be purchased at any state park. All people accompanying a permit holder as occupants of a single, private, non-commercial vehicle, in which the permit holder is a passenger or driver, are included in the Annual Pass admission.
Trails at Poverty Point Reservoir State Park:
The 2,700-acre, man-made lake that is the center piece for Poverty Point Reservoir State Park offers visitors an outlet for a variety of watersport activities and a scenic backdrop for waterfowl migration each spring and fall.
The fish and wildlife species inhabiting or migrating through the reservoir are numerous. Anglers can fish the lake year round for largemouth bass, black crappie, blue gill and channel catfish. The region falls within the Mississippi Flyway for many winged species. Depending on the season, visitors will see cormorants, ducks, geese and pelicans.
Special attention should be given to any Louisiana black bear sightings on or near the reservoir. The eastern edge of the park, along Bayou Macon, contains attractive bear habitat and visitors are cautioned to keep all exterior cabin areas and day-use areas cleared of accessible food products and refuse. Bear-proof containers are provided for waste disposal throughout the park.
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 is open daily from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. (open until 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday).
Your Clues to this Cache...
Find it / Log it / Get Clue / Post Picture of You and Entrance Sign!
We have enjoyed placing caches in the park and thank the park for letting us place them. As always when you are in the park, respect the signs and keep it clean. This cache will be fun cache for the kids as well as adults. While you are here, be sure and look for the other caches in the park. Bring your mosquito spray and watch for snakes also. The park is open from daylight to dusk. Not recommended for night time. If you enjoy watching birds this might be the place to come. Depending on the season, visitors will see cormorants, ducks, geese and pelicans. If you enjoy fishing this might be the place to come. Poverty Point Reservoir State Park consist of a 2,700 acre man-made lake with a variety of water sports. Anglers can fish the lake year round. If you enjoy Native American history this might be the place to come. The park is only 20 minutes away from Poverty Point State Historic Site where Native American culture flourished between 1400 and 700 B.C. If you enjoy playing golf this might be the place to come. The 18 hole, Black Bear Golf Course is part of the Louisiana Audubon Golf Trail. If you enjoy camping and relaxing this might be the place to come. The site includes campsites, cabins, lodges, walking trails, and swimming areas.