Mississippi whitewater - Okatoma Creek, Covington County

Covington county, MS Highway 590 to Lux section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     19 miles
 
Is there a Phone # to contact someone about the pricing of the day trips? Says Terry

I am very interested in trying some white water rafting. I live in New Orleans, LA. I have been a competitive swimmer for over 18 years and want to try something new but stay in the water! Says Ashley

The nature scenery of Mississippi and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The MS Highway 590 to Lux section of Okatoma Creek in Mississippi is 19 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-II section.
    You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag. Okatoma Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the MS Highway 590 to Lux section is the only one. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. There aren’t any hotels right nearby
but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. The starting point is not too far from Hattiesburg, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page.

Briefly about the general area:
For the period of the summer months highs here at Okatoma Creek get into the 90's with overnight lows in the 60's. The wintertime
 
comes with highs in the 50's, and through the dark hours in the winter at Okatoma Creek temperatures plunge to the 30's. Okatoma Creek is a rather wet place usually with a lot of precipitation; March is when you get the most rain here; October is when it's the driest.

Okatoma Creek, MS Highway 590 to Lux road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 19 miles
Average Gradient: 10 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 31.5627
Longitude: -89.50461

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 31.4433
Longitude: -89.4062

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Current weather conditions at Okatoma Creek, Mississippi
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Local climate location: D'LO 8 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Collins Inn & Suites, Collins
10 miles away
Welcome to the Best Western Collins Inn & Suites. Whether you are a business traveler or just looking for a quiet rest between major cities, we offer a relaxing atmosphere and a room with a view, as ...

Candlewood Suites HATTIESBURG, Hattiesburg
11 miles away
Our Hattiesburg, Mississippi hotel offers the Comforts of Home. All travelers enjoy the convenient location and the quality amenities of the Candlewood Suites extended stay hotel in Hattiesburg. Lo...

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites HATTIESBURG-UNIVERSITY, Hattiesburg
11 miles away
The Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites University-Hattiesburg, Mississippi is a full-service luxury hotel with 138 newly renovated guest rooms. Free wireless high-speed Internet access is available in all pu...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Okatoma Creek.
 Hotels Near Okatoma Creek:
Best Western Collins Inn & Suites, Collins , 10 miles away
Candlewood Suites HATTIESBURG, Hattiesburg , 11 miles away
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites HATTIESBURG-UNIVERSITY, Hattiesburg , 11 miles away
Sleep Inn & Suites, Hattiesburg , 11 miles away
Quality Inn Hattiesburg, Hattiesburg , 12 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Okatoma Creek:
Shady Cove RV Park, Hattiesburg, 6 miles away
Okatoma River Resort, Hattiesburg, 9 miles away
Country Camping Gas and Grocery, Collins, 14 miles away
 National Parks Near Okatoma Creek:
Gulf Islands National Seashore, Gulf Breeze - FL , 67 miles away

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