Wachita River Kayaking. 2.5 hours north of DFW. About 1 hour north
of Lake Murry State Park on Texas Ok boarder.
Gclub members Sadia&Ole, avid white water kayaker's have tried out the river and
say it is quite nice and accessible for our members in touring kayak's.
Weekend, Activity.
Wichita River sit's just east of I-35 in Central Ok. 2.5 hours north of
DFW area.
Rating: Moderate.
Distance: 2.5-3 hours from DFW
Activity: Kayak camping ( Backpacking on water) River shore camping. This is a very scenic area with several
towns and villages around. Sightseeing, limitted day hiking outside of parks.
This river is usually floatable in any season, however, extended dry seasons may
run low with multiple portage or river blockage. Spring and Fall is preferred.
Hazards: Occasional branch, tree, floating flotsom, standing waves in Big
Canyon area if heavy rains. New kayaker's plan to portage here.
Two day trip would consist of camping along the shore. Remote with no facilities.
Two day trip Put in at Hwy. 77 just East of I-35 west of Davis. Take out for two
day trip would be Hwy. 53 East of Gene Autry.
One day trip, put in at Dougherty Hwy: 77D. Note: Good Catfish restaurant here,
Hwy 110 ends here, however, road to Ebo is scenic and worth the drive. Just hook a
left on frontage road between Restaurant and Rail road tracks. Road depletes to
gravel and returns to asphalt about 6 miles down. Safe for all cars.
Recommended Planning:
1. Drive up to Lake Murry State park to car camp Friday night.
2. Muster at Lake Murry and car-pool to "take out" point on Hwy:53 East
of Gene Autry. Drop off a car for pick up.
3. Drive hwy 177 to Nebo hook a left to Dougherty . Have an early lunch
at the cafe and put in here on old hwy 77d. 1 mile west of Dougherty.
4. Leave car/trailer at Cafe.
5. Leave shore no later than noon.
6. You should arrive at take out around 5 hours later.
7. Go back for car's have a nice drive back to Lake Murry and a good swim.
Those not kayaking have the option to join group at Lake Murry and day hike,
enjoy the area and see some antique shops along the way, then meet back with the group
for dinner that evening. 7pmish.