Oklahoma whitewater - Blue River, Johnston County

Johnston county, Highway 7 to Cheadle Falls Close to Wapanucka section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     9.5 miles
  The Highway 7 to Cheadle Falls Close to Wapanucka stretch of Blue River is 9.5 miles long and has been rated as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. The put-in location is a short drive from Ada, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Oklahoma are often more forgiving than in other states, so keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have a lot of people coming here. Blue
    River doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Highway 7 to Cheadle Falls Close to Wapanucka section is the only one. The natural beauty of Johnston County and the cool fresh water have people coming here. 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. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you won't find a large number of other rivers. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground.

Briefly about the general area:
For the period of the warm months highs here at Blue River get into the 90's while night lows are mostly in the 70's. Highs throughout the winter are usually in the 40's; nighttime lows all through the wintertime for Blue River tend to be in the 20's. Blue River gets a typical amount of rainfall; May is when you get the most rain here, and January is the month with the least moisture.
 

Blue River, Highway 7 to Cheadle Falls Close to Wapanucka road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 9.5 miles
Average Gradient: 30 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.3623
Longitude: -96.5097

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.27239
Longitude: -96.571

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Current weather conditions at Blue River, Oklahoma
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Local climate location: CHICKASAW NRA 2 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Blue River.
 Whitewater Near Blue River:
Pennington Creek, Johnston County , 11 miles away, Class II-III(V) - 9 miles long (Highway 7 to Tishomingo)
 Hotels Near Blue River:
Best Western Markita Inn, Durant , 20 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Durant, Durant , 21 miles away
Days Inn Durant, Durant , 21 miles away
Microtel Inn and Suites Durant, Durant , 23 miles away
Best Western Atoka Inn, Atoka , 27 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Blue River:
Coy Simmons RV Park, Durant, 19 miles away
Mobile Traveler RV Park, Durant, 20 miles away
 National Parks Near Blue River:
Chickasaw National Recreation Area, Sulphur - OK , 32 miles away
 Lakes Near Blue River

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