Lower Mountain Fork River Canoe Adventures

Let us take you on a canoe adventure!
The Lower Mountain Fork River is a short, but very exciting, whitewater run that is probably the most consistently flowing and best whitewater stream in Oklahoma, a state not particularly noted for whitewater rivers. Starting below the reregulation Dam, the river is more technical than “big”, with several respectable Class I-II rapids within the first mile of the put-in.
Water quality is generally good to excellent, flowing fast and clear, especially when water is being released from Broken Bow Lake through the reregulation Dam. Watch for the red beacon below the dam - if the light is on, electricity is being generated and the flow will be high and fast. If both generators are running, then the river will be dangerously high and fast. Ask local outfitters about river conditions before driving there or before putting in.
Most canoe/kayak rental locations have minimum age requirement of 6 years-old with adult supervision. Most rental operations are located East of Broken Bow on Hwy 70.

“TIPS FOR A GOOD TRIP”

• Being Prepared and Responsible
• One life jacket per person must accompany each canoe.
• Wear your life jacket.
• Wear shoes! Old gym shoes or shoes with tops and sides offer the most protection. Avoid
  sandals.
• Use an eyeglass strap for your eyeglasses or sunglasses.
• Do NOT LITTER or destroy our beautiful forests and streams.
• Store all your carry-on items in Zip-Lock waterproof bags – double bagging is more effective.
• Bungee small ice chest or insure your ice chest has a latching lid.
• We recommend bringing Suntan lotion, drinking water and a hat/cap. The reflection of the sun off the water can cause severe sunburn, headache and nausea. Take precautions. Take necessary allergy, headache medicine or other medications with you on the river. In case of mishap, it could be several hours before you exit the river.
• Eat a good meal before leaving on your trip. Drink plenty of fresh water while on the river to prevent dehydration.
• Bring drinking water in non-breakable containers. Alcohol should not be taken on the
  canoe trip.
• Take food and snacks along in a waterproof container which can be fastened to the boat. Remember, all items not fastened in the boat are at risk of getting lost and/or wet. No Styrofoam coolers or glass containers please.
• Do not bring anything that you do not want to lose or can not tolerate water, i.e.: an expensive camera, cell phone, car keys. You will tip…..
• Don’t allow anyone in your party to remove their life jackets – you never know when you will tip or when you need to help someone else – be prepared.
• When you tip:
  Attempt to hold-on to your paddles. Once you retrieve your canoe/kayak, you need your paddles!!!
  Your canoe or kayak will lodge somewhere down the river awaiting your retrieve. Paddles can be very difficult to find.
  When you tip in swift water - ride the river as if you are body floating – butt down, feet up! Otherwise the rocks will cut your feet and hands.
  Don’t panic – there are normally people in the rapid areas that will come to your assistance.

Ambush Canoe Rentals (Lower Mt. Fork River)
Broken Bow, OK
580-584-2273 www.ambushadventures.com

Ace Canoe & Kayak Rental (Lower Mt. Fork)
Broken Bow, OK
580-584-6135 or 1-888-811-1207

Beavers Bend White Water Canoe & Kayak Rental
Broken Bow, OK
580-584-6594
www.beaverbendwhitewater.com
bbwhitewater@pine-net.com

Beavers Bend River Floats (Lower & Upper Mt. Fork River)
Broken Bow, OK
580-494-6070

Mt. Fork Cabins & Canoes (Upper Mountain Fork)
Smithville, OK
580-244-3569, E-Mail mtfork@pine-net.com

Mountain Fork River Floats (Upper Mountain Fork)
Smithville, OK
580-244-3284

Riverside Canoe Rentals (Lower Mt. Fork River)
Broken Bow, OK
580-835-7130

Wild Goose Canoe & Kayak Rentals
Broken Bow, OK
580-584-2277 or 584-0077

McConnell Canoe Rental
Broken Bow, Ok
580-584-6536

WW Trading Post & Canoe Rentals (Lower Mt. Fork River)
Broken Bow, OK
580-584-6856 www.wwcanoes.com