All About Broken Bow

BROKEN BOW OKLAHOMA

Things To Do & Local Attractions

Whether you are looking for quiet time away, playtime fun with the family, or meeting up with the gang for a time of golfing, fishing, hunting, or wine making, we’ve got everything you need! Broken Bow Lake, Beavers Bend State Park, Cedar Creek Golf Course, and the Mountain Fork River are all waiting for your enjoyment.

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Broken Bow Lake

The beautiful Broken Bow Lake is just minutes from all of the Luxury Broken Bow Cabins. Boasting more than 14,000 acres, Broken Bow Lake has deep, clear water full of big bass, stunning views, and rock cliffs. You can hire a guide or set out on your own to explore and fish for white, spotted, large and small-mouth bass, walleye, crappie, channel catfish, or various sunfish.  Canoes, kayaks, party barges, water skiing, jet skis, and paddle boards will all be seen on Broken Bow Lake. You can bring your own or rent one by the hour or for the day. Snorkeling, picnicking, and hiking are also favorites.

Beaver's Bend State Park

The Beavers Bend State Park offers a variety of activities to appeal to all ages. Interested in a round of golf? Check out the Cedar Creek Golf Course. Guided horseback rides, swimming, fly fishing clinics, hayrides, archery, tennis, paddle boats, miniature golf, and more await you in the Beavers Bend State Park.  The David L. Boren Trail is a 16 mile hiking trail that leads you through the pines, over creek bottoms, and along ridge tops for your hiking pleasure.  The Forest Heritage Center Museum offers an array of historical exhibits that offer a rich history and understanding of the Oklahoma forestry industry.

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Lower Mountain Fork River

Looking to kayak or canoe? The Lower Mountain Fork River offers the best whitewater stream in Oklahoma. It’s perfect for your canoe or kayaking adventure. Rainbow and trout fishing are abundant, too.

Dining and Restaurants

Fine dining, grill and patio, BBQ, fish and chicken, pizza and tap beer, and live music are all available in the Hochatown area.


Need some help planning your trip to Broken Bow? Let us help you make reservations and arrangements with local guides, outfitters, or even dinner reservations! Call (214) 693-4183 today!

ATV and Trail Riding

Ouachita National Forest offers many trails for ATV riding. For a map of trails used for ATV visit the website http://www.fs.usda.gov/ouachita/

There's So Much More...

Renting luxury cabins in Broken Bow is by far not the only thing to do when you are here.  Below are just some of the fun activities you and your friends and family can do!

  • Hochatown Amusements

    miniature golf, game room, and go-carts: (580) 494-6670

  • Bigfoot Speedway

    Go-carts, gyroscope, rock wall climbing (580) 212-8984

  • Rugaru Adventures

    Zipline adventures through the canopies of the forest and ends with an amazing view over Broken Bow Lake. The tour consists of 6 zip lines that range in length from 300 to 1100 ft. for a total approximate distance of 3,200 ft. Each tour lasts about 2 hours.

    (580) 494-2947

  • Broken Bow Lake Duck Tours

    (580) 494-3825

  • Hochatown Escape Games

    (580) 579-8901

  • Uncle Charlie’s Old Time Photos

    (580) 494-7301

  • Hochatown Petting Zoo

    (580) 494-7387

  • Old West Town Mini Golf

    Miniature golf

  • Cedar Creek Golf Course

    (580) 494-6456

  • Bigfoot Jeep Rental

    (580) 306-JEEP

  • Broken Bow Scuba

    Contact James @ (580) 236-0059

  • Beavers Bend Land and Water Park

    Paddle-boat, canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, mini-golf, snow cones, swim beach, concessions. (580) 494-6512



  • Beavers Bend Depot and Horseback Riding

    Stables: Train ride and horseback riding. (580) 494-6613



  • ATV Riding

    Please know where & when, there are strict regulations!

  • Shopping, Antiques & Gifts
    • Mostly Memories: (580) 584-5767
    • Janet’s Treasure Chest: (580) 494-6639
    • Creative Expressions Gift Shop: (580) 494-6442
    • Broadway Boutique: (580)584-5300
    • Youngblood’s Gifts: (580) 584-6999
    • Broken Bow Vintage Market: (580) 584-9232
    • Once Upon a Time Antiques: (580) 584-5244
    • Whip Poor Will Fudge: (580) 494-6476
    • The Polished Loft: (580) 208-2629
    • Hot Mess Boutique: (580) 584-3528
    • Savvy Chix: (580) 584-3353
    • Bruton’s Outdoors: (580) 584-2169
  • Biking/Motorcycling

    McCurtain County mountainous terrain provides many different levels and types of biking, both on road & off road.

  • Birdwatching

    Red Slough Wildlife Management Area: over 290 bird species spotted here. Birders have likened this area to the Gulf Coast Habitats of Florida & Louisiana


    fs.usda.gov/Ouachita


    www.wildlifedepartment.com


  • Boat & Jet Ski Rentals

    Beavers Bend Marina Broken Bow Lake

    (580) 494-6455

    www.beaversbendmarina.com


    Beavers Bend State Park


    Bumper Boats, Paddle Boats, Canoes, Kayak & Swim Beach

    (580) 494-6512


    Boat Repairs:


    Steves Marina, owner Cody Gilbreath

    (580) 494-6412

  • Canoe Rentals

    Bumper Boats, Paddle Boats, Canoes, Kayak & Swim Beach

    (580) 494-6512


    Ambush Adventures:


    (580) 584-2273

    ambushcanoerental.com


    WW Canoe Rental:


    (580) 584-6856

    www.canoeandkayak.com


    Wild Goose Canoe & Kayak Rentals:


    (580) 584-2277

    wildgoosecanoe.com


    River Rat Canoe & Kayaks:


    (580) 584-6225 or (580) 236-1099

    www.river-rats-canoe-rentals.com

  • Casinos

    Choctaw Casino in Broken Bow: (580) 584-5450


    Choctaw Casino in Idabel: (580) 286-5710

  • Day Spa & Massage

    Oasis: (580) 212-7177


    Lemongrass: (580) 286-7770


    Body Harmony: (580) 584-6339 or (580) 208-2313

  • Restaurants and Coffee Shops
    • Abendigos Grill & Patio: (580) 494-7222 “those who travel still say Abendigos’ steak is the best!”
    • Moontower Bar and Grill: Features chef Tabb Singleton, Food Network Chopped Champion. (580) 494-2378
    • Blue Rooster: (580) 584-9495
    • Adam and Eves Coffee House: (580) 236-5580
    • Beavers Bend Restaurant: (580) 494-6551
    • Grateful Head Pizza & Tap Room: (580) 494- 6350
    • Hochatown BBQ: (580) 494-7301
    • Shady Oaks Restaurant: (580) 494-6366
    • Steven’s Gap Restaurant: (580) 494-6350
    • House of Burgers and Blues: (580) 494-3663

    (10-15 minutes south in Broken Bow and 30 minutes south in Idabel there are more choices!)

  • Festivals
    • April: Dogwood Days in Idabel, OK
    • June: Owa-Chito Festival of the Forest, Beavers Bend State Park
    • July: Watermelon Festival in Valliant, OK
    • October: Lumberjack Festival in Wright City, OK & Bigfoot Festival in Honobia, Ok
    • November: Beavers Bend Folk Festival & Craft Show, Beavers Bend State Park
  • Fishing & Guides
    • Broken Bow Lake Guide Service – Bryce Archey: (580) 494-6447 or (870) 582-4561
    • Jerry Walthall: (580) 584-9403 or (580) 306-8149
    • Tommy Rudisill: (580) 306-2838 or (580) 584-2868
    • Mason Spencer: (5800 306-8824
    • Bobby Daniel (580) 306-9376

    Fishing License:

    “Black Bass on Broken Bow Lake or fly fishing rainbows & brownies, the fishing is fantastic”

    Fishing License information:


    • McCurtain County Getaways
    • Wildlife Department

    Lake Levels: www.swt-wc.usace.army.mil/BROK.lakepage.html

  • Hochatown Adventures

    Boat Tours (580) 465-4705

  • McCurtain Cinema in Idabel

    (580) 286-2220

  • Garden Market

    The Garden Market & HoneyBear Ranch

    (580) 584-6022 or (580) 306-6020

    www.honeybear-ranch.com

  • Golf Courses

    Cedar Creek Golf Course (580) 494-6456

    “Golf Digest: 4.5 out of 5 star rating!”Idabel Country Club

    www.idabelcountryclub.com

    (580) 286-7545

  • Hiking

    Hiking & Nature Trails at Beavers Bend State Park: all hikers are asked to check in at the Forest Heritage Center & pick up a complete trail guide.

    www.mccurtaincountygetaways.com

  • Hunting

    McCurtain County is a hunter’s paradise, providing a wealth of native species and rugged unspoiled lands.


    Ouachita National forest

    Wildlife Management areas

    General License Information: (405) 521-3852

  • Horseback Riding

    A to Z Guest Ranch Trail Riding: (580) 244-3729


    Riverman Trail Rides & Stables: (580) 236-9033


    Glover River Trail Rides: (580) 241-5599


    Beavers Bend Depot inside Beavers Bend State Park (580) 241-5763 or (580) 494-6613

  • Museums

    Beavers Bend Wildlife Museum: (580) 494-6193

    Beavers Bend Nature Center: (580) 494-6556

    Museum of the Red River: (580) 286-3616

    Forest Heritage Center: (580) 494-6497

    Gardner Mansion & Museum: (580) 584-6588

  • Park

    Beavers Bend State Park: (580) 494-6300

  • Pecan Orchard

    Waterfall Creek Pecan Farm

    (580) 286-6327

    www.pecanscook.com

  • Rocket Roller Rink in Idabel

    (580) 286-3603

  • Scenic Drives/Fall Foliage

    Talimena Scenic Drive: www.talimenascenicdrive.com

  • Skateway in Broken Bow

    (580) 584-9444

  • Swimming

    “Choose an old swimming hole, a clear cool lake or a free flowing river, water is plentiful in our area.”


    Broken Bow Lake has 180 miles of shoreline.


    Pine Creek Lake in Valliant is another spot to enjoy.


    Mountain Fork River runs through the State park but can be accessed other areas also.


    Glover River

  • Wineries

    Vojai’s (voh-gah) Winery: (580) 494-POUR


    Girls Gone Wine Tasting Room & Gift Shop: (580) 306-9463


    Mountain Fork Brewery: (580) 494-3675


    Beavers Bend Brewery: (580) 494-3455


    Hochatown Distilling Company


    Fish Tails Winery: (580) 494-6115

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