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Carson Creek 1

Mountain Fork - Broken Bow Lake

Source: u_s__geological_survey Updated 1 year ago

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City: Hochatown, OK
County: McCurtain County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 34.18105000, -94.72098000
57JH+CJ Hochatown, OK, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Mountain Fork near Eagletown, OK 7 mi away
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Glover River near Glover, OK 7.4 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Mountain Fork - Broken Bow Lake
2 runs
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
I-II+(IV) Downstream from here (9.1 mi to put-in) 2. Reregulation Dam to Hwy 70 (3 miles)
3.2 mi 10 ft/mi
I-II+(III) Upstream from here (15.1 mi from take-out) 1. Hwy 246/59 near Hatfield, AR to the Narrows (3 to 28 miles)
28.0 mi 10 ft/mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Carson Creek provides convenient access to Broken Bow Lake in the Ouachita Mountains near Hochatown. This northern ramp offers a quieter alternative to busier marinas, with access to wide open water ideal for kayaking, canoeing, and recreational boating. The launch is located within Hochatown State Park in the Ouachita National Forest, putting you in proximity to the scenic McCurtain County Wilderness Area at the lake's northern end.

The facility is non-reservable and well-positioned for paddlers seeking to explore this mountain lake setting. The surrounding area offers additional amenities including maintained camping facilities with both grassy and concrete pad options, a children's playground, and nearby services in Hochatown. If you're planning a paddling trip, note that Broken Bow Lake offers a mix of developed recreational areas and more primitive, natural sections, particularly toward the north end of the reservoir.
Federal Facility Information
Free Access

This recreation area is part of Broken Bow Lake

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