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Lake Providence
Skip unless you have a specific interest in Louisiana cotton history or are driving US-65 between Vicksburg and Pine Bluff. Half a day for the museum is enough.
Lake Providence is a small, remote town in the far northeast corner of Louisiana, the parish seat of East Carroll Parish and a historic cotton-production centre. The main draw is the Louisiana State Cotton Museum, housed in a refurbished gin. There are no chain hotels, no nightlife and few dining options. Most travellers pass through on US-65 without stopping.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat and humidity)
- Airports
- MLU · GLH
- Nights
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Lake Providence911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- East Carroll Parish Sheriff+1 318-559-2800
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Lake Providence, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyA very low-crime rural town.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · +1 318-559-2800 East Carroll Parish Sheriff
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMLU Monroe Regional Airport (About 1 h 45 min drive west via US-80 and US-65).
- Getting aroundYou need a car.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$2–4
- Budget bedEconomy Inn single room, a night, per roomUS$60
- Mid-range bedEconomy Inn single room, a night, per roomUS$70
- High-end bedEconomy Inn single room, a night, per roomUS$80
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$100 · High US$150
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MLU Monroe Regional Airport (About 1 h 45 min drive west via US-80 and US-65) · GLH Mid-Delta Regional Airport (Greenville, MS) (About 45 min drive east via US-82 and US-65; limited flights)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Feb
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Mar
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Apr
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
May
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jun
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Aug
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Sep
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Nov
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Dec
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jan (9 rain days), driest Apr (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Lake Providence: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
9 rd
Feb
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
8 rd
Mar
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
Apr
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
May
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8 rd
Jul
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
8 rd
Aug
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
7 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7 rd
Oct
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
Nov
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
8 rd
Dec
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
You need a car. US-65 runs north–south through town; LA-134 connects from the west. Everything is along US-65.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
Drive south on US-65 to US-80 east, about 1 h
Civil War battlefield and museum; combine with a stop in Vicksburg.
Monroe, Louisiana
goDoor to door: About 1 h 45 min
Drive west on US-80, about 1 h 45 min
Larger city with restaurants, hotels and the Biedenharn Museum.
Tallulah, Louisiana
skipDoor to door: About 30 min
Drive south on US-65, about 30 min
Smaller town with very limited services.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
US-65 corridor
The only motel in town, Economy Inn, is 2 miles south of downtown. No other accommodation within 30 min.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $60–80 excl. bed
- Mid
- $80–120 excl. bed
- High
- $120+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Economy Inn single room1 × 1 night × US$70 | US$70 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$100 | US$200 |
| Cotton Museum entry2 × US$5 · check | US$10 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$28 |
| Trip total≈ US$154 per person per day, bed included | US$308 |
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Prices of common things
| Coffee | $2–4 |
| Lunch plate (local diner) | $8–12 |
| Gasoline (per gallon) | $3–4 |
| Economy Inn single roomcheck | $60–80 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No gas stations or restaurants open late; fill up and eat before 8 PM.
- The closest large towns with chain stores and hospitals are Monroe (1 h 45 min) and Vicksburg, MS (1 h).
- Cell service can be spotty outside town limits.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- East Carroll Parish Sheriff
- +1 318-559-2800
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- East Carroll Parish Sheriff+1 318-559-2800
Embassy
The nearest US embassy is in Washington, DC. Consulates in Houston, TX and Atlanta, GA.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Monroe → Lake Providence, drive: about 1 h 45 min, US-80 and US-65
- Vicksburg → Lake Providence, drive: about 1 h, US-80 and US-65
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- Thank you — Thank you
- How much? — How much?
- Where is the museum? — Where is the museum?
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Lake Providence. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (heat and humidity) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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