Live float conditions for 37 Oklahoma rivers
Every river below is monitored through its USGS streamflow gauges, refreshed every 15 minutes and rated in plain language for kayak, canoe, raft and tube. Select a river for the live dashboard with current flow, trend, weather and community reports.
Illinois River
Illinois River is a small river in the Ozark / Northeast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Illinois River Near Watts, Ok gauge runs roughly 190–1,000 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 130–640 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Ozark / Northeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Illinois River Near Watts, Ok, Illinois River At Chewey, Ok, Illinois River Near Tahlequah, Ok
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Lower Illinois River
Lower Illinois River is a mid-sized river in the Ozark / Northeast region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Illinois River Near Gore, Ok gauge runs roughly 150–7,600 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 100–2,100 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Ozark / Northeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Illinois River Near Gore, Ok
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Mountain Fork
Mountain Fork is a mid-sized river in the Ouachita / Southeast region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Mountain Fork Near Eagletown, Ok gauge runs roughly 160–4,400 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 110–2,100 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Ouachita / Southeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Mountain Fork Near Eagletown, Ok, Mountain Fork At Smithville, Ok
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Blue River
Blue River is a small creek in the Arbuckle / South-Central region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Blue River Near Connerville, Ok gauge runs roughly 80–110 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 55–75 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Arbuckle / South-Central · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Blue River Near Connerville, Ok, Blue River Near Blue, Ok
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Arkansas River
Arkansas River is a large river in the Arkansas Valley region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Arkansas River At Ralston, Ok gauge runs roughly 450–14,000 cfs. Rafts want at least ~990 cfs. Tubing is best 320–6,000 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Arkansas Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Arkansas River At Ralston, Ok, Arkansas River At Tulsa, Ok, Arkansas River Near Muskogee, Ok
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Grand (Neosho) River
Grand (Neosho) River is a mid-sized river in the Ozark / Northeast region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Neosho River Near Commerce, Ok gauge runs roughly 150–7,600 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 100–2,600 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Ozark / Northeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Neosho River Near Commerce, Ok, Neosho River Near Chouteau, Ok
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Glover River
Glover River is a small river in the Ouachita / Southeast region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Glover River Near Glover, Ok gauge runs roughly 100–1,600 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–440 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Ouachita / Southeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Glover River Near Glover, Ok
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Baron Fork
Baron Fork is a small river in the Ozark / Northeast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Baron Fork At Eldon, Ok gauge runs roughly 100–610 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–300 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Ozark / Northeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Baron Fork At Eldon, Ok
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Kiamichi River
Kiamichi River is a small creek in the Ouachita / Southeast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Kiamichi River Near Big Cedar, Ok gauge runs roughly 85–430 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 60–85 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Ouachita / Southeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Kiamichi River Near Big Cedar, Ok, Kiamichi River Near Clayton, Ok, Kiamichi River Near Antlers, Ok
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Flint Creek
Flint Creek is a small creek in the Ozark / Northeast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Flint Creek Near West Siloam Springs, Ok gauge runs roughly 55–95 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 40–55 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Ozark / Northeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Flint Creek Near West Siloam Springs, Ok, Flint Creek Near Kansas, Ok
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Red River
Red River is a mid-sized river in the Red River / Southwest region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Red River Near Terral, Ok gauge runs roughly 150–2,100 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 100–1,200 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Red River / Southwest · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Red River Near Terral, Ok, Red River At Arthur City, Tx
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Spring River
Spring River is a mid-sized river in the Ozark / Northeast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Spring River Near Quapaw, Ok gauge runs roughly 220–3,400 cfs. Rafts want at least ~380 cfs. Tubing is best 150–1,800 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Ozark / Northeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Spring River Near Quapaw, Ok
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Spavinaw Creek
Spavinaw Creek is a small creek in the Ozark / Northeast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Spavinaw Creek Near Sycamore, Ok gauge runs roughly 110–200 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 75–110 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Ozark / Northeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Spavinaw Creek Near Sycamore, Ok, Spavinaw Creek Near Eucha, Ok
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Verdigris River
Verdigris River is a mid-sized river in the Arkansas Valley region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Verdigris River Near Lenapah, Ok gauge runs roughly 150–6,300 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 100–2,000 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Arkansas Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Verdigris River Near Lenapah, Ok, Verdigris River Near Claremore, Ok
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Lee Creek
Lee Creek is a small creek in the Ouachita / Southeast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Lee Creek At Short, Ok gauge runs roughly 250–950 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 180–250 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Ouachita / Southeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Lee Creek At Short, Ok, Lee Creek Near Short, Ok
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Pennington Creek
Pennington Creek is a small creek in the Arbuckle / South-Central region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Pennington Creek Near Reagan, Ok gauge runs roughly 40–70 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Arbuckle / South-Central · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Pennington Creek Near Reagan, Ok
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Washita River
Washita River is a small creek in the Red River / Southwest region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Washita River Near Cheyenne, Ok gauge runs roughly 40–65 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Red River / Southwest · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Washita River Near Cheyenne, Ok, Washita River Near Clinton, Ok, Washita River At Anadarko, Ok, Washita River Near Pauls Valley, Ok
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Caney River
Caney River is a small creek in the Arkansas Valley region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Caney River Above Coon Creek At Bartlesville, Ok gauge runs roughly 670–1,600 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 470–670 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Arkansas Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Caney River Above Coon Creek At Bartlesville, Ok, Caney River Near Ramona, Ok
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Canadian River
Canadian River is a small river in the Central Plains region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Canadian River At Bridgeport, Ok gauge runs roughly 100–540 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–280 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Central Plains · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Canadian River At Bridgeport, Ok, Canadian River At Norman, Ok, Canadian River Near Whitefield, Ok
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Salt Fork Arkansas River
Salt Fork Arkansas River is a small creek in the Arkansas Valley region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Salt Fork Arkansas River Nr Alva, Ok gauge runs roughly 95–210 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 65–95 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Arkansas Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Salt Fork Arkansas River Nr Alva, Ok, Salt Fork Arkansas River At Tonkawa, Ok
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Little River (Southeast)
Little River (Southeast) is a mid-sized river in the Ouachita / Southeast region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Little River Blw Lukfata Creek, Nr Idabel, Ok gauge runs roughly 150–11,500 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 100–3,300 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Ouachita / Southeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Little River Blw Lukfata Creek, Nr Idabel, Ok
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North Canadian River
North Canadian River is a small creek in the Central Plains region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the North Canadian River Blw Weavers Ck Nr Watonga, Ok gauge runs roughly 180–350 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 130–180 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Central Plains · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: North Canadian River Blw Weavers Ck Nr Watonga, Ok, North Canadian River Near El Reno, Ok, North Canadian River At Shawnee, Ok, North Canadian River Near Wetumka, Ok
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Poteau River
Poteau River is a small creek in the Ouachita / Southeast region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Poteau River At Loving, Ok gauge runs roughly 300–1,000 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 210–300 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Ouachita / Southeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Poteau River At Loving, Ok, Poteau River Near Panama, Ok
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Bird Creek
Bird Creek is a small creek in the Arkansas Valley region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Bird Creek At Avant, Ok gauge runs roughly 110–190 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 75–110 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Arkansas Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Bird Creek At Avant, Ok, Bird Creek Near Owasso, Ok
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Cimarron River
Cimarron River is a small creek in the Central Plains region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Cimarron River Near Waynoka, Ok gauge runs roughly 180–710 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 130–180 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Central Plains · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Cimarron River Near Waynoka, Ok, Cimarron River Near Guthrie, Ok, Cimarron River Near Ripley, Ok
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Deep Fork River
Deep Fork River is a small creek in the Central Plains region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Deep Fork At Warwick, Ok gauge runs roughly 140–230 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 100–140 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Central Plains · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Deep Fork At Warwick, Ok, Deep Fork Near Beggs, Ok
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Black Fork
Black Fork is a small creek in the Ouachita / Southeast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Black Fork Below Big Creek Nr Page, Ok gauge runs roughly 140–430 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 100–140 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Ouachita / Southeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Black Fork Below Big Creek Nr Page, Ok
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Chikaskia River
Chikaskia River is a small river in the Arkansas Valley region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Chikaskia River Near Blackwell, Ok gauge runs roughly 100–500 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–280 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Arkansas Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Chikaskia River Near Blackwell, Ok
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North Fork Red River
North Fork Red River is a small creek in the Red River / Southwest region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the North Fork Red River Blw Altus Dam Nr Lugert, Ok gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Red River / Southwest · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: North Fork Red River Blw Altus Dam Nr Lugert, Ok, North Fork Red River Near Headrick, Ok, North Fork Red River Near Tipton, Ok
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Muddy Boggy Creek
Muddy Boggy Creek is a small creek in the Arbuckle / South-Central region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Muddy Boggy Creek Near Farris, Ok gauge runs roughly 730–1,600 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 510–730 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Arbuckle / South-Central · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Muddy Boggy Creek Near Farris, Ok, Muddy Boggy Creek Near Unger, Ok
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Black Bear Creek
Black Bear Creek is a small creek in the Arkansas Valley region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Black Bear Creek At Pawnee, Ok gauge runs roughly 45–120 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–45 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Arkansas Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Black Bear Creek At Pawnee, Ok
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East Cache Creek
East Cache Creek is a small creek in the Red River / Southwest region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the East Cache Creek Near Walters, Ok gauge runs roughly 70–110 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 50–70 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Red River / Southwest · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: East Cache Creek Near Walters, Ok
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Little River (Central)
Little River (Central) is a small creek in the Central Plains region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Little River Blw Lk Thunderbird Nr Norman, Ok gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Central Plains · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Little River Blw Lk Thunderbird Nr Norman, Ok, Little River Near Sasakwa, Ok
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Clear Boggy Creek
Clear Boggy Creek is a small creek in the Arbuckle / South-Central region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Clear Boggy Creek Abv Caney Creek Nr Caney, Ok gauge runs roughly 260–550 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 180–260 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Arbuckle / South-Central · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Clear Boggy Creek Abv Caney Creek Nr Caney, Ok
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Salt Fork Red River
Salt Fork Red River is a small creek in the Red River / Southwest region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Salt Fork Red River At Mangum, Ok gauge runs roughly 45–170 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–45 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Red River / Southwest · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Salt Fork Red River At Mangum, Ok, Salt Fork Red River Near Elmer, Ok
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Fourche Maline
Fourche Maline is a small creek in the Ouachita / Southeast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Fourche Maline Near Red Oak, Ok gauge runs roughly 80–380 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 55–80 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Ouachita / Southeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Fourche Maline Near Red Oak, Ok
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Beaver River
Beaver River is a small creek in the Central Plains region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Beaver River At Beaver, Ok gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Central Plains · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Beaver River At Beaver, Ok
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