Goshen Springs

Goshen Springs is a boat ramp providing access to the Ross R. Barnett Reservoir on the Pearl River in Rankin County, Mississippi. The Pearl River is a major waterway with significant flow characteristics, averaging over 13,000 cubic feet per second. The reservoir setting provides relatively calm water conditions compared to the main river channel, making it suitable for various types of boating activities. Given the location on a major impoundment, paddlers and boaters can expect a lake-like environment rather than flowing river conditions.

The Pearl River drains a large watershed of over 8,300 square miles and maintains substantial year-round water levels. This access point serves as an entry point for recreational boaters, kayakers, and canoeists exploring the reservoir system. The water conditions on the reservoir tend to be calmer than downriver sections, though conditions can vary with dam operations and weather. Boaters should be prepared for typical reservoir hazards including boat traffic during peak times and potential weather changes.