Oklahoma whitewater - Mountain Fork, Ouachita Mountains, McCurtain County

McCurtain county, Broken Bow dam to Highway 70 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II+     3.2 miles
  If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Oklahoma you might find the rivers here a bit more manageable, so don't forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. 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. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. This is a pretty short section so no need to bring snacks. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this river
    system, there are a few others too. The campgrounds here at Mountain Fork are pretty good. The wonderful McCurtain County scenery and the playfulness of the water beats anything. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good spots for that around here. The
Ouachita Mountains scenery is wonderful. The Broken Bow dam to Highway 70 section of Mountain Fork in McCurtain County is 3.2 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II+ section.

Briefly about the general area:
During the months of summer at Mountain Fork temperatures are ordinarily in the 90's. When the night sets in temperatures descend down into the 60's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 50's with winter lows in the 30's overnight here at Mountain Fork. The beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Presbyterian
 
Falls, and do take a hike on the Beaver Lodge Nature Trail.
All the water falling down from the sky makes Mountain Fork a wet place; May is the wettest month with most rain, and the driest month of the year is January. But wait, there's more exciting stuff to do in the Ouachita Mountains.

Mountain Fork, Broken Bow dam to Highway 70 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II+
Length: 3.2 miles
Average Gradient: 15 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.0848
Longitude: -94.6403

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.04349
Longitude: -94.62841

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Current weather conditions at Mountain Fork, Ouachita Mountains, Oklahoma
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Local climate location: BEAR MOUNTAIN TOWER 4 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 Mountain Fork.
 Whitewater Near Mountain Fork:
Outlaw Creek, McCurtain County , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 1.25 miles long (Broken Bow spillway to Mountain Fork River)
Buffalo Creek, McCurtain County , 17 miles away, Class II-III - 11 miles long (Weyerhauser Road 28000 to Broken Bow Lake)
Robinson Creek, Polk/ Sevier County , 17 miles away, Class II+ - 9 miles long (Weyerhauser rd)
Bok tu kolo Creek, McCurtain County , 20 miles away, Class II-III - 9 miles long (Weyerhauser Road to Highway 259)
Glover River, McCurtain County , 22 miles away, Class II+ - 25 miles long (Rd 56000 Close to Octavia to Highway 3 at North Pole)
Mountain Fork, Polk/ McCurtain County , 22 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 , 25 miles away, Class II-III - 12.5 miles long (Highway 259 south of Cucumber Crk to Highway 259 Close to Smithville)
Rocky Creek, McCurtain County , 27 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.5 miles long (Timber Road 74000 to West Fork Glover River)
 Hotels Near Mountain Fork:
Microtel Inn Broken Bow, Broken Bow , 8 miles away
Comfort Suites Idabel, Idabel , 15 miles away
Quality Inn Idabel, Idabel , 17 miles away
Microtel Inn Idabel, Idabel , 17 miles away
Western Plaza Inn, De Queen , 21 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Mountain Fork:
Hochatown State Park, Broken Bow, 8 miles away
Lake Pine Retreat Campground, Broken Bow, 9 miles away
Beavers Bend Resort Park, Broken Bow, 9 miles away
 Trails Near Mountain Fork:
Beaver Lodge Nature Trail, McCurtain County , 7 miles away

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