Oklahoma whitewater, Big Creek Leflore county, Arkansas state line to Page Oklahoma section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     6 miles   We are beginners with three children:  7, 10 and 14.  Can we do a class 2+ safely ?  Thanks, Michelle Says Michelle B The starting location is a reasonable drive from Fort Smith, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The natural beauty of Leflore County and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. There are some good stretches to paddle in this river system, the Arkansas     state line to Page Oklahoma stretch is one of them. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Oklahoma are often easier than in other states, so better not forget that lots of rivers in this state are good for beginners. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's perfect for a one day trip. The Arkansas state line to Page Oklahoma section of Big   Creek in Leflore County is 6 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. 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. The river winds through the Ouachita Mountains and you get great scenery. Briefly about the general area: You'll meet a lot of folks from Hodgen here; Queen Wilhelmina State Park is a great spot to stretch your legs a bit. Yeah, come up here to the Ouachita Mountains for a great time. You ought to positively stop by pretty Cedar Lake South Shore if you're here at Big Creek; on a wonderful day you can take a hike along the Billy Creek Trail. Big Creek, Arkansas state line to Page Oklahoma road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Big Creek.   Whitewater Near Big Creek: Big Creek, Leflore County, 3 miles away       Class II-III - 6 miles long (Arkansas state line to Page Oklahoma) Kiamichi River, Le Flore County, 5 miles away       Class II-III - 7 miles long (Above Highway 63 to Highway 259 at Big Cedar) Mountain Fork, Polk/ McCurtain County, 13 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, 16 miles away       Class II-III - 12.5 miles long (Highway 259 south of Cucumber Crk to Highway 259 Close to Smithville) Ouachita River, Polk and Montgomery County, 21 miles away       Class I-II - 35.4 miles long (Acorn to Little Hope Road) Buffalo Creek, McCurtain County, 21 miles away       Class II-III - 11 miles long (Weyerhauser Road 28000 to Broken Bow Lake) Brushy Creek, Polk County, 24 miles away       Class II+(III) - 6.2 miles long (Polk County 408 to Cossatot at Highway 246) Camp/Flat Creek, Polk/ Howard County, 25 miles away       Class II-III+ - 4.5 miles long (Polk County Road 33 to Cossatot River) Bok tu kolo Creek, McCurtain County, 25 miles away       Class II-III - 9 miles long (Weyerhauser Road to Highway 259) Cossatot River, Howard and Polk County, 26 miles away       Class II+ - 3.1 miles long (Highway 246 to Ed Banks Road)   Beaches Near Big Creek: Cedar Lake North Shore, Le Flore , 13 miles away Cedar Lake South Shore, Le Flore , 14 miles away   Hotels Near Big Creek: Ozark Inn, Mena , 19 miles away Days Inn & Suites Poteau, Poteau , 22 miles away SureStay Plus Hotel Poteau, Poteau , 24 miles away Holiday Inn Express & Suites POTEAU, Poteau , 24 miles away GuestHouse Inn Fort Smith, Fort Smith , 34 miles away   Campgrounds Near Big Creek: Horse Heaven Ranch, Talihina, 4 miles away Kiamichi River 1, Hodgen, 5 miles away Pashubbe Trailhead, Hodgen, 8 miles away   Trails Near Big Creek: Billy Creek Trail, Le Flore , 14 miles away   Public Lands Near Big Creek: Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Arkansas , 9 miles away Cossatot River State Park, Arkansas , 27 miles away   Golf Courses Near Big Creek: Mena Golf Club, Mena , 19 miles away   Lakes Near Big Creek Cedar Lake, Le Flore , 14 miles away