Oklahoma whitewater - Outlaw Creek, Ouachita Mountains, McCurtain County

McCurtain county, Broken Bow spillway to Mountain Fork River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     1.25 miles
  This section of Outlaw Creek in Oklahoma is 1.25 miles long and has been rated as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. The natural beauty of McCurtain County and the water flowing gracefully down Outlaw Creek will make you feel great. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. This is a very short section so you'll have
    to walk back to the start over and over. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Whitewater paddling here in the Ouachita Mountains is a great experience.
Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature have a lot of people coming here. There are no other sections to paddle along Outlaw Creek than the Broken Bow spillway to Mountain Fork River section. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground.

Briefly about the general area:
Outlaw Creek sees pretty high levels of rainfall; most of the rain falls during May while January is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Beavers Bend is an interesting spot to stop at while at Outlaw Creek, and hiking along the Beaver Lodge
 
Nature Trail is glorious fun.
Summertime brings highs in the 90's to Outlaw Creek. Once the sun is down it drops down to the 60's. All through the winter highs are mostly in the 50's, and during the dark hours in the wintertime at Outlaw Creek temperatures fall to the 30's. Not enough hours in a day to enjoy the Ouachita Mountains. The Rockpile Mountain towers over Outlaw Creek.

Outlaw Creek, Broken Bow spillway to Mountain Fork River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 1.25 miles
Average Gradient: 104 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.1599
Longitude: -94.7082

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.14619
Longitude: -94.69681

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Current weather conditions at Outlaw Creek, Ouachita Mountains, Oklahoma
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Local climate location: BEAR MOUNTAIN TOWER 10 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Microtel Inn Broken Bow, Broken Bow
9 miles away
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16 miles away
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Quality Inn Idabel, Idabel
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Outlaw Creek.
 Whitewater Near Outlaw Creek:
Mountain Fork, McCurtain County , 7 miles away, Class II+ - 3.2 miles long (Broken Bow dam to Highway 70)
Buffalo Creek, McCurtain County , 12 miles away, Class II-III - 11 miles long (Weyerhauser Road 28000 to Broken Bow Lake)
Bok tu kolo Creek, McCurtain County , 14 miles away, Class II-III - 9 miles long (Weyerhauser Road to Highway 259)
Glover River, McCurtain County , 16 miles away, Class II+ - 25 miles long (Rd 56000 Close to Octavia to Highway 3 at North Pole)
Mountain Fork, Polk/ McCurtain County , 19 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 , 20 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 , 20 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.5 miles long (Timber Road 74000 to West Fork Glover River)
Robinson Creek, Polk/ Sevier County , 20 miles away, Class II+ - 9 miles long (Weyerhauser rd)
Little River, Leflore/ Pushmataha County , 27 miles away, Class II - 40 miles long (Honobia to Cloudy Road)
 Hotels Near Outlaw Creek:
Microtel Inn Broken Bow, Broken Bow , 9 miles away
Comfort Suites Idabel, Idabel , 16 miles away
Quality Inn Idabel, Idabel , 17 miles away
Microtel Inn Idabel, Idabel , 17 miles away
Western Plaza Inn, De Queen , 26 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Outlaw Creek:
Beavers Bend Resort Park, Broken Bow, 3 miles away
Lake Pine Retreat Campground, Broken Bow, 3 miles away
Secluded Acres RV Park, Hochatown, 3 miles away
 Trails Near Outlaw Creek:
Beaver Lodge Nature Trail, McCurtain County , 0 miles away
Boktuklo Trail, McCurtain County , 20 miles away
 Lakes Near Outlaw Creek

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