Ratliff Ferry

Ratliff Ferry is a boat access point on the Pearl River in Madison County, Mississippi. The Pearl River is a major river system spanning 435 miles with a significant drainage area of 8,325 square miles. At this location, boaters can expect an average flow of over 13,000 cubic feet per second and a moderate current velocity of approximately 3.71 feet per second. The river has a relatively gentle average gradient of 0.9 feet per mile, making it navigable for various vessel types. Given the river's classification as a major waterway (Stream Order 8), this section likely experiences moderate boat traffic and is suitable for both powered and unpowered craft. The site's proximity to the lower Pearl River system means paddlers are on a river that eventually flows toward the Gulf of Mexico, approximately 434 miles downstream from this access point.