Hugo Lake WMA, Kiamichi River, Oklahoma A
Kayak paddle route map on the Kiamichi River and Hugo Lake WMA area located between Antlers and Hugo Oklahoma. The area is close to Dallas, about 2 hours, and has multiple kayak trail options (all DIY and labeled here as A, B, C…etc.). The map above traces one such route, launching in this case down a dirt road off of Highway 93 called Twin Oaks Access Road. Primitive camping is permitted near the launch but it didn’t look too appealing. The route goes north under the Highway 93 bridge, then up into a creek in the WMA that twists back and forth as it makes its way north to the Kiamichi River. Whether this can be done will depend on the water level, and even when it’s high some portages will likely be required. The Kiamichi River feels isolated and wild and the place is fairly remote. Note that there is a Waterfowl Refuge section of the WMA that is closed during fall and winter.
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Above: Interesting sand formations on the bank of the Kiamichi near the Hugo WMA.
Above: These pigs were crossing the river from right to left but saw the boat and turned to make a mad dash back to shore.
Above: This raccoon was eating a large dead fish that was caught in the branches over the water.
Above: One of several blockages in the creek even when the water is high.
Above: Kiamichi River.
Above: Hugo Lake.
