Outdoor Rec Events
Fall 2026 Outdoor Rec Events
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Come out to the Eubanks’ Lake in Caddo Valley for some water fun. We will spend the afternoon swimming, floating, hammocking, and try out some canoes, kayaks, and stand up paddleboards. This event is FREE. No registration required. We will meet at the lake, 181 Lower Dam Pike. Feel free to join us for all or just part of the afternoon (2-5 p.m.).
Date: Sept. 5, 2026
Place: The Eubanks' Lake
Price: FREE
Registration Deadline: No registration required
What to Bring: Water bottle, swimsuit, sunscreen, sunglasses, towel, hammock
Meeting Place/Time: 181 Lower Dam Pike, 2-5 p.m. Drive North on 10th St. towards Caddo Valley. When you go under the I-30 Bridge turn left onto Lower Dam Pike (NOT THE ON-RAMP). Drive for 1 mile and take your first left turn onto a gravel road that says “Private Drive.” Follow that gravel road to the swim area.
Spend the night on an island in beautiful Lake Ouachita. We will paddle canoes to the island where we can play in the water and enjoy a beautiful lakeside campsite. All food, transportation and gear is provided.
Date: Sept. 18-19, 2026
Place: Lake Ouachita, Buckville Recreation Area
Price: FREE
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, Sept. 17 at midnight.
What to Bring: Water bottle, swimsuit, sunscreen, etc. A more extensive packing list will be sent to participants.
Meeting Place/Time: Lower SPEC Parking Lot | Sept. 18 at 3:30 p.m.
Program End Time: Sept. 19 at 4 p.m.
Paddle Lower DeGray Lake by the light of the moon. Due to the nature of this event, space is limited, so sign up today! When you register, choose the time slot that works for you.
Date: Sept. 25, 2026
Place: Lower DeGray Lake
Price: FREE
Registration Deadline: Thursday, Sept. 24, midnight.
What to Bring: Footwear can either be sandals if you don’t mind wet feet or rain boot type footwear. Bring a flashlight; headlamps work best. Do not take anything in the canoe with you that you don’t want to get wet or lost.
Meeting Place/Time: Lower DeGray Lake, 7 p.m. or 8:30 p.m. Head to Caddo Valley on Highway 7. Once you go under the interstate, take a left onto Lower Dam Pike. Follow this for 2 miles until it dead ends at a gravel road. Instead of turning left into the park, travel straight 100 yards on the gravel to the parking lot.
Program End Time: 8:30 p.m. or 10 p.m.
Travel to the Ozark Mountains for some fun in creation. We will go to Horseshoe Canyon Ranch for camping Thursday and Friday night. We will hike on Thursday and Saturday. One of the hikes is the Lost Valley Trail where we will see some beautiful waterfalls and a cool cave with a waterfall in it. We will spend Friday rock climbing and relaxing in hammocks. This location has climbs of all difficulties, so beginners and seasoned pros are welcome. Join us for a time of camping, climbing, relaxing, exploring, hiking, hammocking and more. All travel, camping gear, climbing gear and camping meals are provided.
Date: Oct. 22-24, 2026
Place: Ozark Mountains – Horseshoe Canyon Ranch
Price: $25 (plus one travel meal)
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, Oct. 20, at midnight.
What to Bring: Personal clothing and toiletries, water bottle, sleeping bag, PBJ (Pen, Bible, Journal), etc. A more extensive list will be given to those who register.
Meeting Place/Time: SPEC parking lot by the CRAG | Thursday, Oct. 22 at 9 a.m.
Program End Time: Saturday, Oct. 24, at approximately 5 p.m.
There’s no better way to celebrate fall than camping out at the Eubank’s Lake with all your friends!!! We’ll bring the food and the treats. Come out at 4 p.m. to spend some time paddling and hiking. We will do dinner around 6 p.m. with pumpkins and s’mores to follow. After the festivities we will campout and wake up for a yummy breakfast and then head back to campus when you need to. Pumpkins, camping gear and food will be provided.
Date: Oct. 30-31, 2026
Place: Eubanks’ Lake
Price: FREE
Registration Deadline: Thursday, Oct. 29, at midnight.
What to Bring: Water bottle, personal clothes and toiletries, sleeping bag (can be rented from RecLife)
Meeting Place/Time: Eubanks’ Lake, 181 Lower Dam Pike | Friday, Oct. 30 at 4-6 p.m.
Program End Time: Saturday, Oct. 31, at approximately 10 a.m.
This is a great trip for beginners to backpacking or seasoned woodsman looking to hone their skills. We will hike 10 miles carrying our gear on our backs. We will camp in several beautiful primitive locations and experience the Winding Stairs on the Little Missouri River. All gear, instruction and transportation is provided.
Date: Nov. 6-8, 2026
Place: Winding Stairs in Albert Pike Recreation Area
Price: FREE
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, Nov. 4, at midnight.
What to Bring: Personal clothing and toiletries, water bottle, PBJ (Pen, Bible, Journal), etc. A more extensive list will be given to those who register.
Meeting Place/Time: SPEC parking lot outside The CRAG | Friday, Nov. 6, at 3 p.m.
Program End Time: Sunday, Nov. 8, at 4 p.m.
Come do some late-night BLACKOUT climbing in the CRAG. All gear and instruction will be provided. We will turn out the lights and climb by headlamp.
Date: Nov. 14, 2026
Place: The CRAG in SPEC
Price: FREE
Registration Deadline: No registration required
What to Bring: Water bottle
Meeting Place/Time: The CRAG | Nov. 14, 8 p.m. - midnight
Program End Time: Midnight
It’s time to get outside and play in God’s creation. Spend the afternoon adventuring to the Little Grand Canyon near White Oak Lake State Park. This strange geological formation looks just like a miniature Grand Canyon.
Date: Nov. 17, 2026
Place: Little Grand Canyon
Price: FREE
Registration Deadline: No registration required
What to Bring: Water Bottle
Meeting Place/Time: SPEC Lower Parking Lot | Nov. 17, 3:30 p.m.
Program End Time: Nov. 17, 6:30 p.m.
The CRAG will be open for a night of Christmas Cheer. Wear your favorite Christmas sweater, listen to some carols, eat some snacks and climb like you're at the North Pole.
Date: Friday, Dec. 11, 2026
Place: The CRAG
Price: FREE
Registration Deadline: No registration required
What to Bring: Water bottle, Christmas sweater
Meeting Place/Time: The CRAG | 7 p.m.
Program End Time: 10 p.m.
This will be a winter experience like no other. RecLife is taking you to the Northwoods of Wisconsin to stay at HoneyRock. This camp is blessed with comfortable cabins and a beautiful dining hall and lodge where we will warm up after some great activities in the snow. These activities include cross country skiing, broomball, tubing, ice skating, horseback riding, bonfires, snowshoeing and much more. This is a great trip to enjoy the snow in many ways, get to know other students and spend time with God in his beautiful creation. This will be a time of rest and renewal with a lot of winter fun thrown in.
More info at obu.edu/snow.
Date: Jan. 3-9, 2027
Place: HoneyRock in northern Wisconsin
More info coming soon.
