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Written by G. Payton
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Wednesday, 14 May 2008 |
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The Okatoma Creek is a tributary of the Bouie River in the U.S. state of Mississippi. It is part of the watershed of the Pascagoula River. It is popular as a place to enjoy whitewater canoing or kayaking. While it has no raging rapids, it offers plenty of fun for the causal canoe enthusiest and a relaxing float for everyone. It offers great half-day or full-day trips. Furthermore, the southern Mississippi climate allows for enjoyment of the river in the spring and fall where you can enjoy the sights and fragrences of the flowers and new leaves in the spring and the beautiful fall colors in Autumn.
The Okatoma Creek (sometimes called the Okatoma River) is a popular place to enjoy canoeing, picnicking, camping and other outdoor activities. The river offers lots of calm tranquil areas, is easy to paddle a canoe or kayak on and the boats can be landed past the whitewater when desired. Below each of the whitewater areas, and in several other spots along the way, there are nice beaches to stop and enjoy a refreshing swim. American Whitewater describes the Okatoma Creek as follows: The full length run has seven "waterfalls" & several waves. According to Kayak 111 "You may not think it, but there is a whitwater creek in Mississippi! It is the Okatoma creek, it offers three class I falls and chutes. If the water is right, surfing is possible. The trip can be completed in three and one half hours. It depends on how much time you spend swimming in the water. If you live near by it is certainly worth the drive."
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 15 May 2008 )
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