Poverty Point Reservoir is a 2700-acre man-made lake that offers paddlers excellent birdwatching and wildlife viewing opportunity. The lake is part of a state park complex that provides easy access to the lake as well as lodging, camping, hiking, and swimming. The state park offers boat ramps on the north and south ends of the lake. The water can get rough when windy so stay close to the shoreline if the water is choppy.