Okatoma Creek
Covington / Jones Co. · 20 mi · Class I–II
195CFS/ 2.01 ft
Flood
→Stable
Optimal: 200–1000 CFS · USGS #02472500
⚡Flow data is live from USGS·Rapid classifications and CFS ranges need community verification·Know this river?
20 mi
Length
Class I–II
Difficulty
200–1000 cfs
Optimal
440 cfs
Avg Flow
396 cfs
Hist. Median
#02472500
USGS Gauge
Mississippi Scenic Stream

Mississippi's most popular canoe stream — 20 miles of gentle Class I–II rapids, white sandbars, and piney woods through the heart of south Mississippi. Okatoma means 'red water people' in Choctaw. Designated a Mississippi Scenic Stream, the upper 10 miles from Seminary to Sanford holds the best rapids and is the classic day-trip run.

Trip sections
Seminary to Sanford — 10 mi, upper run with best rapids
Sanford to Highway 29 — 10 mi, wider and mellower
Outfitters
Okatoma Outdoor Post
Full-service canoe and kayak outfitter, Seminary
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Data Quality

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