Pascagoula River

Buzzard Roost is a boat ramp access point on the Pascagoula River in George County, Mississippi. The Pascagoula River is a major waterway with a drainage area of 9,363 square miles and an average flow of approximately 16,202 cubic feet per second. This is a significant river system that flows to the Gulf of Mexico, located about 81 miles upstream from the river mouth. The river in this area has a modest average gradient of 0.5 feet per mile and flows at an average velocity of 3.19 feet per second, making it a moderate-flowing river system suitable for various types of boating activities.

The Pascagoula River's classification as a Stream Order 9 waterway indicates it is a major river comparable in significance to systems like the Mississippi or Missouri Rivers. With an 80.87-mile total length and elevation drop of 41 feet across its course, the river provides diverse paddling and boating opportunities. Water levels and current conditions can vary seasonally due to the river's large drainage basin, which encompasses significant portions of Mississippi and surrounding areas. Boaters accessing the river at this location should be prepared for typical major river conditions including moderate current flow.