Okatoma Creek

Okatoma Creek is a tributary of the Bouie River in the U.S. state of Mississippi. It is part of the Pascagoula River watershed.

Okatoma Creek Okatoma River
Etymology	Choctaw word meaning "shining water"[1]
Location
Country	United States
State	Mississippi
City	Seminary, Mississippi
Physical characteristics
Source
• coordinates	31°56′30″N 89°45′55″W
Mouth	Bouie River
• coordinates	31°25′50″N 89°24′12″W
• elevation	157 ft (48 m)
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Okatoma Creek is popular for canoeing and kayaking, particularly near Seminary, Mississippi, where several boat rentals are located. The creek offers several Class I falls and chutes.^[3] It has many flat spots, is easy to paddle, and boats can be ported past the whitewater when needed. The creek is also known for picnicking and camping.^[4]

The average temperatures in Seminary range from 36–39 °F (2–4 °C) in the winter to 86–89 °F (30–32 °C) in the summer. The spring and fall months have higher amounts of rain, creating better rides on the river; the temperatures at this time are bet 60–74 °F (16–23 °C).^[5]

Name

Okatoma is a name derived from the Choctaw language, purported to mean either "radiant water" or "foggy water".^[6]

Variant names include "Lawsons Creek," "Oakatoma Creek," "Ocatona Creek," "Oka Toma Creek," "Okatoma River," "Okatomy Creek," "Okatona Creek," and "Sun Creek".^[2]

See also

• List of rivers of Mississippi