Oklahoma whitewater - Washita River, Arbuckle Mountains, Murray/ Carter County

Murray/ Carter county, Dougherty to Gene Autry section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     9 miles
  The Dougherty to Gene Autry section of Washita River in Murray/ Carter County is 9 miles long and has been rated as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. The wonderful Murray/ Carter County scenery and the playfulness of the water beats anything. The put-in location is a short drive from Ardmore, as you can see on the road map further down. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The Dougherty to Gene Autry section is the only paddling section along Washita River.
    Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Oklahoma tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so don't forget that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with not too many other spots for that.
The river winds through the Arbuckle Mountains and you get great scenery. This stretch has has enough mileage, suitable for an afternoon trip. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came.

Briefly about the general area:
It's always wonderful to have a look at Cedar Falls. Summertime highs at Washita River frequently tend to be in the 90's while night lows are mostly in the 70's. For the period of the winter highs are mostly in the 50's
 
with temperatures at Washita River dipping down into the 20's during winter nights.
The yearly precipitation here at Washita River is about average; throughout the month of May you get the most rain around here while January is frequently the driest month.

Washita River, Dougherty to Gene Autry road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 9 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.3925
Longitude: -97.0664

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.3152
Longitude: -96.99041

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Current weather conditions at Washita River, Arbuckle Mountains, Oklahoma
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Local climate location: PAULS VALLEY 10 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Sulphur Super 8 Motel, Sulphur
9 miles away
Welcome to the Super 8 Motel in Sulphur. Located near the Chickasaw National Recreation Area and home to the Lake of the Arbuckles. Easy access to Hwy 7 and just minutes from Turner Falls and Arbuck...

La Quinta Inn Ardomore, Ardmore
13 miles away
Conveniently located off I-35, the renovated La Quinta Inn Ardmore provides easy access to all area attractions including the Greater Southwest Historical Museum, Lake Murray State Park, Turner Falls,...

Guest Inn of Ardmore, Ardmore
13 miles away
We are only minutes from Ardmore Convention Center, Mercy Memorial Health Center, Southern Oklahoma Technology Center, Circuit City Distribution Center, Best Buy Warehouse, Dollar General Warehouse, a...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Washita River.
 Whitewater Near Washita River:
Pennington Creek, Johnston County , 23 miles away, Class II-III(V) - 9 miles long (Highway 7 to Tishomingo)
 Hotels Near Washita River:
Sulphur Super 8 Motel, Sulphur , 9 miles away
La Quinta Inn Ardomore, Ardmore , 13 miles away
Guest Inn of Ardmore, Ardmore , 13 miles away
Holiday Inn Ardmore,Ok, Ardmore , 13 miles away
SUPER 8 MOTEL - ARDMORE, Ardmore , 13 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Washita River:
Platt Trailer Park, Sulphur, 9 miles away
Eastside Trailer Park, Sulphur, 10 miles away
Buzzard Roost Campground, Love County, 18 miles away
 Trails Near Washita River:
Cliffside Trail, Murray County , 9 miles away
 National Parks Near Washita River:
Chickasaw National Recreation Area, Sulphur - OK , 10 miles away
 Lakes Near Washita River

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