Barnett Reservoir
Ridgeland is where water meets wonderful at the Barnett Reservoir. With 105 miles of shoreline and 33,000 acres of surface area, the Rez provides a haven for boaters, kayakers, skiers, anglers, paddle boarders, picnickers and birdwatchers. The Barnett Reservoir is also featured as a stop on the Mississippi Crappie Trail.
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