View of Ross Barnett Reservoir from the Reservoir Overlook
The Reservoir Overlook on the Natchez Trace Parkway is where you can get a view of the Ross Barnett Reservoir that was created by damming the Pearl River. The view is not particularly interesting, as the reservoir is nothing but a large body of water. Fishing is allowed, and no special permit from the National Park Service is required. You do, however, need the proper Mississippi fishing license. Check the Mississippi Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks website for details.
What the Reservoir Overlook is more popular for is its access to the Chisha Foka Multi-Use Trail. This is a paved trail open to hikers, bikers, and skaters that starts at the reservoir and follows the Natchez Trace Parkway south for ten miles until abruptly ending a few miles north of the Osburn Stand pullout (MP 93.1). A large parking lot allows the masses to access the trail. In addition to the Reservoir Overlook, the trail can be accessed at the Choctaw Agency pullout (MP 100.7), the Parkway Information Cabin (MP 102.4), and the Old Trace and Brashears Stand (MP 104.5).
Start of the Chisha Foka Multi-Use Trail at the Reservoir Overlook
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Last updated on December 9, 2021
