Oklahoma whitewater - Glover River, Ouachita Mountains, McCurtain County

McCurtain county, Rd 56000 Close to Octavia to Highway 3 at North Pole section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II+     25 miles
  The wonderful Oklahoma scenery and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Oklahoma tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're not from around here don't forget that the rivers in this state are less demanding. The Ouachita Mountains scenery is wonderful. The Rd 56000 Close to Octavia to Highway 3 at North Pole section of Glover River in Oklahoma is 25 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II+ section. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby.
    Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. No matter if you're whitewater
rafting or kayaking there are lots of good spots for that around here. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so why not pack your camping stuff too. Glover River doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Rd 56000 Close to Octavia to Highway 3 at North Pole stretch is the only one.

Briefly about the general area:
All the outdoors cool things in the Ouachita Mountains will keep you coming back again and again. Burks Hollow is in close proximity to Glover River and is a great place, and a trip to Glover River wouldn't be
 
complete without taking a look at Burks Springs.
All through the warm months at Glover River highs are commonly in the 80's. Summer overnight lows plunge down to the 60's. Daytime highs throughout the winter are in the 40's, and overnight lows at Glover River during the wintertime ordinarily sink into the 20's. The high level of precipitation makes Glover River a rather wet place; most of the rain falls during May, and January on the other hand is the driest.

Glover River, Rd 56000 Close to Octavia to Highway 3 at North Pole road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II+
Length: 25 miles
Average Gradient: 12 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.3133
Longitude: -94.94211

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.1006
Longitude: -94.90391

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Current weather conditions at Glover River, Ouachita Mountains, Oklahoma
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Local climate location: FLASHMAN TOWER 7 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Charles Wesley Motor Lodge Broken Bow, Broken Bow
16 miles away
We are close Broken Bow Lake, and Lower Mountain Fork River for excellent outdoor opportunities, including canoeing, boating, hiking, bird watching, golfing, scuba diving, hunting, mountain biking, ca...

Quality Inn Idabel, Idabel
17 miles away
Full service restaurant and lounge on premises. Free wired and wireless Internet available in all rooms and public areas. Close proximity to all local businesses and attractions. Meeting rooms availab...

Comfort Suites Idabel, Idabel
20 miles away
Sixty suites located in the heart of Idabel, OK - Mc Curtain County. Idabel is known as the Dogwood Capital of Oklahoma. We offer corporate rates, AAA and AARP rates, government rates and special pack...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Glover River.
 Whitewater Near Glover River:
Rocky Creek, McCurtain County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.5 miles long (Timber Road 74000 to West Fork Glover River)
Little River, Leflore/ Pushmataha County , 14 miles away, Class II - 40 miles long (Honobia to Cloudy Road)
Outlaw Creek, McCurtain County , 16 miles away, Class II-III - 1.25 miles long (Broken Bow spillway to Mountain Fork River)
Bok tu kolo Creek, McCurtain County , 17 miles away, Class II-III - 9 miles long (Weyerhauser Road to Highway 259)
Buffalo Creek, McCurtain County , 20 miles away, Class II-III - 11 miles long (Weyerhauser Road 28000 to Broken Bow Lake)
Mountain Fork, McCurtain County , 22 miles away, Class II+ - 3.2 miles long (Broken Bow dam to Highway 70)
Big Eagle Creek - Eagle Fork, Le Flore/ McCurtain County , 24 miles away, Class II-III - 12.5 miles long (Highway 259 south of Cucumber Crk to Highway 259 Close to Smithville)
Mountain Fork, Polk/ McCurtain County , 28 miles away, Class I-II+(IV) - 28 miles long (Highway 259 Close to Hatfield Ar to Narrows above Broken Bow Lake)
 Hotels Near Glover River:
Charles Wesley Motor Lodge Broken Bow, Broken Bow , 16 miles away
Quality Inn Idabel, Idabel , 17 miles away
Comfort Suites Idabel, Idabel , 20 miles away
Green Country Inn Heavener, Heavener , 45 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Glover River:
Bertram Bobb Bible Camp, Ringold, 9 miles away
Lake Pine Retreat Campground, Broken Bow, 13 miles away
Lynn Lane Mini Trailer Park, Idabel, 20 miles away
 Trails Near Glover River:
Little Horseshoe Trail, McCurtain County , 9 miles away
West Signal Trail, Pushmataha County , 11 miles away
Signal Mountain Trail, Pushmataha County , 12 miles away
Billy Bell Trail, Pushmataha County , 13 miles away
Dead End Trail, Pushmataha County , 13 miles away

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