Oklahoma whitewater - Buffalo Creek, Ouachita Mountains, McCurtain County

McCurtain county, Weyerhauser Road 28000 to Broken Bow Lake section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     11 miles
  The Weyerhauser Road 28000 to Broken Bow Lake stretch of Buffalo Creek in McCurtain County is 11 miles long and has been rated as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. There are no other sections to paddle
    along Buffalo Creek than the Weyerhauser Road 28000 to Broken Bow Lake section. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This section has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so why not pack your
camp stove too. The natural beauty of Oklahoma and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good places for that around here. The beautiful Ouachita Mountains scenery is an added bonus.

Briefly about the general area:
Buffalo Creek frequently gets lots of rain; of all the months in a year May is the one with the most rain while January is commonly the driest month. Summertime highs at Buffalo Creek regularly tend
 
to be in the 90's. All through the dark hours of summer temperatures descend down into the 60's. For the period of the winter highs are in the 50's with winter lows in the 30's overnight here at Buffalo Creek.

Buffalo Creek, Weyerhauser Road 28000 to Broken Bow Lake road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 11 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.374
Longitude: -94.62371

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.3389
Longitude: -94.6894

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Current weather conditions at Buffalo Creek, Ouachita Mountains, Oklahoma
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Local climate location: BEAR MOUNTAIN TOWER 16 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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21 miles away
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Buffalo Creek.
 Whitewater Near Buffalo Creek:
Bok tu kolo Creek, McCurtain County , 5 miles away, Class II-III - 9 miles long (Weyerhauser Road to Highway 259)
Mountain Fork, Polk/ McCurtain County , 8 miles away, Class I-II+(IV) - 28 miles long (Highway 259 Close to Hatfield Ar to Narrows above Broken Bow Lake)
Big Eagle Creek - Eagle Fork, Le Flore/ McCurtain County , 8 miles away, Class II-III - 12.5 miles long (Highway 259 south of Cucumber Crk to Highway 259 Close to Smithville)
Outlaw Creek, McCurtain County , 12 miles away, Class II-III - 1.25 miles long (Broken Bow spillway to Mountain Fork River)
Kiamichi River, Le Flore County , 17 miles away, Class II-III - 7 miles long (Above Highway 63 to Highway 259 at Big Cedar)
Mountain Fork, McCurtain County , 17 miles away, Class II+ - 3.2 miles long (Broken Bow dam to Highway 70)
Robinson Creek, Polk/ Sevier County , 20 miles away, Class II+ - 9 miles long (Weyerhauser rd)
Glover River, McCurtain County , 20 miles away, Class II+ - 25 miles long (Rd 56000 Close to Octavia to Highway 3 at North Pole)
Rocky Creek, McCurtain County , 20 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.5 miles long (Timber Road 74000 to West Fork Glover River)
Big Creek, Leflore County , 23 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Arkansas state line to Page Oklahoma)
 Hotels Near Buffalo Creek:
Microtel Inn Broken Bow, Broken Bow , 21 miles away
Super 8 Idabel, Idabel , 28 miles away
Quality Inn Idabel, Idabel , 28 miles away
Comfort Suites Idabel, Idabel , 28 miles away
Microtel Inn Idabel, Idabel , 28 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Buffalo Creek:
A to Z Guest Ranch, Smithville, 6 miles away
Secluded Acres RV Park, Hochatown, 13 miles away
Beavers Bend Resort Park, Broken Bow, 14 miles away
 Trails Near Buffalo Creek:
Boktuklo Trail, McCurtain County , 12 miles away
Beaver Lodge Nature Trail, McCurtain County , 12 miles away
Little Eagle Trail, Le Flore County , 16 miles away
Honobia Trail, Le Flore County , 20 miles away

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