Wolf River
Stone / Harrison Co. · 35 mi · Class I
17.1CFS/ -0.70 ft
Below Optimal
Stable
Optimal: 100–800 CFS · USGS #02481000
Flow data is live from USGS·Rapid classifications and CFS ranges need community verification·Know this river?
35 mi
Length
Class I
Difficulty
100–800 cfs
Optimal
380 cfs
Avg Flow
342 cfs
Hist. Median
#02481000
USGS Gauge
Mississippi Scenic Stream · Wolf River Conservation District

A pristine Gulf Coast blackwater stream flowing through some of the most undisturbed longleaf pine savanna remaining in the Southeast. The Wolf River's tannic waters, white sand bottom, and cathedral-like canopy make it one of Mississippi's most beautiful paddling experiences. Designated a Mississippi Scenic Stream, the 35-mile river is narrowest and wildest from McHenry to Landon before widening on the coastal plain.

Trip sections
Upper — McHenry to Landon, narrow and wild
Lower — Landon to Lyman, wider coastal plain
Outfitters
Wolf River Canoes
Kayak and canoe rentals, Perkinston
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Data Quality

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