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Buffalo Creek is a medium-sized river located in McCurtain County, Oklahoma, offering a whitewater put-in access point for paddlers. The creek flows through a headwater region with a total length of 70.09 miles and maintains a moderate gradient of 2.4 feet per mile on average. With an average flow of 102.74 cubic feet per second and velocity of 1.45 feet per second, Buffalo Creek presents manageable current conditions typical of a Stream Order 4 waterway, making it accessible to paddlers with varying experience levels.
The put-in location serves as a gateway to explore this section of Buffalo Creek, which drops 169 feet in total elevation over its course. The surrounding landscape features the natural topography of southeastern Oklahoma's creek systems. Paddlers should be aware that conditions can vary seasonally, and flow rates may fluctuate significantly depending on recent rainfall and drainage patterns in the 381 square-mile watershed. The moderate gradient and current suggest suitable conditions for kayaking and canoeing during normal water levels.