Mississippi whitewater, Okatoma Creek South of Jackson section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.     The starting location is a reasonable drive from Laurel. The natural beauty of Mississippi and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. Briefly about the general area:     While you're here at Okatoma Creek you will meet lots of people from close by Raleigh. Through the summertime here at Okatoma Creek, high temperatures ordinarily reach the 90's, and the night is a tad colder of course, usually in the 60's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 50's with temperatures at Okatoma Creek dipping down into the 30's during winter nights. All the water falling down from the sky makes Okatoma Creek a wet location. December is the month that gets the most rain while October is typically the driest month.   Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines     Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Okatoma Creek.   Whitewater Near Okatoma Creek: Okatoma Creek, CovingtonCounty, 29 miles away       Class I-II - 19 miles long (MS Highway 590 to Lux)   Hotels Near Okatoma Creek: Scottish Inns Taylorsville, Taylorsville , 15 miles away Americas Best Value Inn, Forest , 16 miles away Econo Lodge Inn & Suites, Forest , 16 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites FOREST, Forest , 19 miles away Comfort Inn Magee, Magee , 20 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Okatoma Creek: Okatoma water Park, Magee, 19 miles away Dry Creek water Park, Mount Olive, 19 miles away Simpson Legion Lake, Magee, 20 miles away   Trails Near Okatoma Creek: Shockaloe Trail, Scott , 20 miles away   Public Lands Near Okatoma Creek: Roosevelt State Park, Mississippi , 20 miles away Golden Memorial State Park, Mississippi , 31 miles away   Golf Courses Near Okatoma Creek: Forest Country Club, Forest , 15 miles away