Ross Barnett Reservoir
- Dogs
- Allowed
Entry fee: $5 per vehicle traffic-control fee at staffed day-use parks (Memorial Day to Labor Day weekends). Ross Barnett Reservoir is a lake cove in Rankin County, Mississippi.
Before you swim
| Swimming allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Water type | Lake cove |
| Entry | Walk in |
- Bobby Cleveland Park at Lakeshore : PRVWSD day-use park listed for swimming, picnicking, and reservoir views.
- Pelahatchie Shore Park : Day-use park with picnic shelters, open space, and reservoir shore access.
Access
| Parking | Day-use parking at PRVWSD parks around the reservoir (Bobby Cleveland at Lakeshore, Pelahatchie Shore, Old Trace). |
|---|---|
| Fee | $5 per vehicle traffic-control fee at staffed day-use parks (Memorial Day to Labor Day weekends); $30 annual park pass. |
| Hours | Sunrise to sunset year-round at PRVWSD day-use parks (per parks hours/pricing policy). |
| Managed by | Pearl River Valley Water Supply District |
| Restrooms | Yes |
|---|---|
| Picnic sites | Yes |
| Note | Comfort stations, picnic shelters, dog parks, disc golf, and multi-use trails at PRVWSD day-use parks. |
- Pelahatchie Shore Park boat launch : Public boat launch on Pelahatchie Bay; pavilion rentals available.
- Brown's Landing boat launch : Public boat launch and restrooms off Highway 43 on the upper main lake.
Rules
| Dogs | Allowed |
|---|---|
| Camping | Allowed |
Common questions
Common questions
Is Ross Barnett Reservoir open?
Hours: Sunrise to sunset year-round at PRVWSD day-use parks (per parks hours/pricing policy).
Can you swim at Ross Barnett Reservoir?
Yes, swimming is allowed at Ross Barnett Reservoir.
How do you get to Ross Barnett Reservoir?
Parking: Day-use parking at PRVWSD parks around the reservoir (Bobby Cleveland at Lakeshore, Pelahatchie Shore, Old Trace).
Is there a fee at Ross Barnett Reservoir?
The fee is $5 per vehicle traffic-control fee at staffed day-use parks (Memorial Day to Labor Day weekends); $30 annual park pass.
What facilities are at Ross Barnett Reservoir?
Restrooms, picnic sites, and 2 boat launches. Comfort stations, picnic shelters, dog parks, disc golf, and multi-use trails at PRVWSD day-use parks.
What are the rules at Ross Barnett Reservoir?
Dogs are allowed and camping is allowed.
Sources
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- https://www.therez.ms.gov/parks-recreation/parks-rentals (accessed September 30, 2026; backs manager, access.fee, access.parking / amenities / beaches, rules.dogs, swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed / waterType / entryType)
- https://www.therez.ms.gov/parks (accessed September 30, 2026; backs waterbodyName, access.boatLaunches)
- https://www.therez.ms.gov/sites/default/files/documents/parks%20policies.pdf (accessed September 30, 2026; backs access.fee / hours)
- http://www.therez.ms/ (accessed September 30, 2026; backs rules.camping)