Recreation
Fishing and hunting are common along the river, as is boating. American Whitewater, a private organization, defines seven miles of the river near Big Cedar as a "Class II-III rapid". In these upper reaches of the river kayaking is a popular sport among tourists from nearby cities. In Hugo Lake boating and camping are popular. Sardis Lake has yet to be tapped for large scale tourism, but its campgrounds are heavily used and some boating and waterskiing takes place.
In 1988 Congress created the Upper Kiamichi River Wilderness. Located at and below the headwaters of the Kiamichi River at Pine Mountain and Rich Mountain, the wilderness now encompasses 9,754 acres. It is part of the National Wilderness Preservation System. A portion of the river's watershed is also protected by the Ouachita National Forest.
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