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
  The Broken Bow dam to Highway 70 stretch of Mountain Fork in McCurtain County is 3.2 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II+ section. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The Broken
    Bow dam to Highway 70 stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. The nature scenery of McCurtain County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great
reasons to come. Whitewater paddling here in the Ouachita Mountains is a great experience. This is a bit of a short stretch so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby.

Briefly about the general area:
That right there is lots of enjoyable stuff already but it goes on, the Ouachita Mountains has it all. Mountain Fork is a pretty wet place ordinarily with
 
a good deal of rain; May is the month that gets the most rain; the driest month of the year is January.
The beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Presbyterian Falls, and since you're here you can take a hike along the Beaver Lodge Nature Trail. At Mountain Fork through the warm months highs are in the 90's, and the night is quite cooler of course, frequently in the 60's. The winter brings highs down to the 50's; winter nights come with lows in the 30's to Mountain Fork.

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.

Charles Wesley Motor Lodge Broken Bow, Broken Bow
8 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...

Comfort Suites Idabel, Idabel
15 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...

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...



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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)
Cossatot River, Howard/ Sevier County , 29 miles away, Class I-II - 9 miles long (Gilliam Lake to County Road 70)
 Hotels Near Mountain Fork:
Charles Wesley Motor Lodge Broken Bow, Broken Bow , 8 miles away
Comfort Suites Idabel, Idabel , 15 miles away
Quality Inn Idabel, Idabel , 17 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites NEW BOSTON, New Boston , 37 miles away
Best Western Inn Of New Boston, New Boston , 37 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Mountain Fork:
Lake Pine Retreat Campground, Broken Bow, 9 miles away
Kulli Campground, McCurtain County, 15 miles away
Lynn Lane Mini Trailer Park, Idabel, 16 miles away
 Trails Near Mountain Fork:
Beaver Lodge Nature Trail, McCurtain County , 7 miles away

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