All things Broken Bow/hochatown
Fishing, Boating, and Swimming
- Boat and Jet Ski Rentals
- Broken Bow Lake – Beavers Bend Marina: (580)494-6455
- Swimming:
- Bumper, Paddle Boats, Canoe & Swim Beach: (580) 494-6512
- Visit McCurtain Country Website – Swim Directory
- Lake Tours:
- New – Broken Bow Lake Duck Tours: (580) 494-3825
- A large yellow floating bus provides a fun way to explore the lake
- Prices – Adults: $20, Ages 4-12: $15, 3 & Under: Free (50 minute tour)
- Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/brokenbowlakeducktours/
- Hochatown Adventures’ Captain Kurt offers Sunset Lake Tours: (580) 465-4705
- By Reservation Only, call (580)465-4705
- Time: 4- 8 pm (other times considered)
- You’ll be taken on a gentle pontoon ride with a knowledgeable leader and learn about the area and the lake itself. Captain Kurt will grill your bratwurst for a floating dinner, along with chips and bottled water. You can even bring your own items to throw on the grill if you like! You must reserve your tour by calling (580) 465-4705. Pontoon boat is 30 ft. in length
- Cost is $400 for 1-4 persons ($25 for each additional), with a maximum capacity of 8 plus the crew. No charge for small children
- New – Broken Bow Lake Duck Tours: (580) 494-3825
- Fishing – See Recreation Destinations further below on this page
- Lower Mountain Fork River Trout Regulations: http://www.beaversbend.com/fishing.html
Fishing Guides
Bass and Crappie
- 4 Seasons Guide Service: (580) 584-9403 (Recommended, Jerry Walthall)
- Webpage: http://www.4seasonsguideservice.com/
- Rudy’s Guide Service: (580)306-2838 or (580) 584-2868
- Website: www.rudysguideservice.com
- We fish for all bass species including large-mouth bass, small-mouth bass, spotted bass, and sand bass. We also fish seasonally for crappie and walleye
- Big Foot Bass Guide – Johnathon Bowling: (580) 212-8984
- Bruce Ogden: 580-306-5223
- Crappie and Bass Fishing
Trout
- Ethen Wright Trout Fishing Guide: (580) 236-0327
- Steve Branson Trout Fishing Guide: (580) 306-5613, (580) 314-8237
- Trey and Morgan Prater at Beavers Bend Fly Shop: 580-494-6071
Canoeing, Kayaking and Paddle Boards
- Paddlesup, where you can rent Paddleboards and Kayaks on beautiful and scenic Broken Bow Lake!
- Webpage: http://www.paddlesupok.com
- Facebook: http://facebook/com/paddlesupok
- Phone: (214)-766-8052 (after September 4th, please call for reservation)
- Rental Includes: board, paddle, life jacket
- Canoeing and Kayaking: Listing’s on Visit McCurtain County Web Site: Canoeing and Kayaking:
- Beavers Bend River Floats: (580)494-6070
- Open from March thru October, Beavers Bend River Floats will offer you a 2.5 mile trip through the constant level, and beautiful Mountain Fork River, inside of Beavers Bend Resort Park. For more information please visit our website or give them a call.
- Beavers Bend Land and Water Park: (580)494-6512
- There’s a lot to do at Beavers Bend Land & Water Park, located inside of Beavers Bend Resort Park in the “Bend Area”. They have bumper boats, paddle boats, canoes and offer a great place to swim or hangout on the beach!
- Ambush Canoe Rentals: (580)584-2273>
- Ambush Canoe Rentals caters to church groups, Boy and Girl Scout troops, companies and individuals looking for a great river experience amid beautiful, green trees, clean, cool water and sunny, blue skies
- WW Trading Post & Canoe: (580)584-6856
- Offering Canoe and Kayak Rentals on the Lower Mountain Fork River Since 1988. Several Trip options available from 4 miles to 10 miles, with rapids and waterfalls
- Tippa Canoe: (580)835-2772
- Whether you want an adventurous canoe trip or a peaceful float down the Broken Bow Mountain Fork River, Tippa Canoe LLC is the choice. Your Canoe trip is 4 hours of leisure paddling, and begins at the Broken Bow re-regulation dam.
- River Rats Canoe and Kayak Rentals: (580)584-6225
- located 4 miles east of Broken Bow on the north side of highway 70 in McCurtain County. Come and enjoy some Oklahoma hospitality as you float down the scenic Mountain Fork River with beautiful views and wildlife. We offer a four hour trip at great prices, during which, you can fish, swim, or just enjoy floating the river in the nice weather.
- Beavers Bend River Floats: (580)494-6070
Tubing
- Lucky Dog River Floats (580) 584-2909
- Float the lower mountain fork on Tubes
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LuckyDogRiverFloats/
- Address: 5570 E US Highway 70, Broken Bow, OK 74728
Sporting Activities – Biking, Horseback, Zip Line, ATV and Jeep Rentals and More…
- New Zip Line Tour – Rugaru Adventures: 580-494-2ZIP
- Rugaru Adventures is a Zip Line tour coming soon to Broken Bow Lake. Our 6 line 2 hour tour will be $75/ person.
- Weight limits: 70-250 lbs.
- Prices: $75/person
- Groups of 8 or more 10% discount per person – call to reserve.
- 2016 Open Dates: May 25th – August 28th: 7 Days a week, Weekends starting September 3rd, weather permitting by reservations only.
- Address: 2658 Stevens Gap Rd., Broken Bow, OK (2.7 miles off of 259)
- Map: https://maps.here.com/directions/mix/mylocation/Rugaru-Adventures:34.164029,-94.720616?map=34.16403,-94.72139,17,normal&fb_locale=en_US
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rugaru-Adventures-1571491989731556/timeline/
- Website: http://www.rugaruadventures.com/
- Horseback Riding: Click here to see the Visit McCurtain County Horseback Riding Web Page
- Riverman Trail Rides & Stables: (580)236-9033
- Also, offering Wagon Hay Rides
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rivermantrailrides/
- Z to Z Guest Ranch: (580)244-3729
- One option for sunset viewing is the Late Ride, a 2 hour ride, leaving at 3 pm
- Beavers Bend Depot and Stables: (580)494-6613
- Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/trainandstables/
- Trail Rides – are offered starting each hour. The ride will take you through 2 1/2 miles of scenic Beavers Bend State Park’s Game Reserve. Expect to see some of the native wildlife such as white tail deer, coyote, fox, squirrel, ect. The ride lasts approximately 45 minutes, but please allow at least an hour.
- Riverman Trail Rides & Stables: (580)236-9033
- Beavers Bend Depot – Train and Hay Rides: (580)494-6613
- Train Rides – Take a train ride on a 1/3 size replica of the C.P. Huntinton S.P. train that was built in 1863, through beautiful Beavers Bend State Park’s Game Reserve. The train runs 2 times per hour, and the ride usually takes 15 to 20 minutes. Riders will sometimes spot some native wildlife, go up and down Wahoo Hill and run though a tunnel before pulling back in to the station … don’t forget your camera!
- Hay Rides – are scheduled 2 times per week for general public, please check with Beavers Bend Depot for times of departure. The hay ride lasts a little over an hour. A private hay ride for family reunions, organizations, or any other group may be scheduled any time. Please call (580)-494-6613 to make reservations.
- Hiking:
- Oklahoma Forestry Service – Hiking Trails in Beavers Bend State Park
- New Friend’s Trail –
- Directions to the Trailhead: From intersection of Hwy 259 and Hwy 3 in Broken Bow, go north on 259 approximately 8 miles. Turn right into 259A’s second entrance toward the Broken Bow dam. Go 4 miles and take a right just before the dam onto Beavers Bend Road. Go .4 miles and turn into parking lot on the right. The Friends of Beavers Bend trail is on the right.
- Difficulty Level: Intermediate
- This intermediate trail begins at Spillway Creek below the dam and makes a 1.5 mile loop. Hikers can expect rugged terrain with rocky outcroppings and a steep incline. Enjoy panoramic views of the lake from the top of a ridge during this special guided hike. Participants should bring a refillable container for water and wear appropriate clothing for hiking. Hikes are expected to last 1.5 to two hours
- Length: 1.5 Mile Loop
- Visit McCurtain County Web Site – Hiking Trails in Beavers Bend State Park
- Mountain Biking:
- Golfing:
- Cedar Creek Golf Course: (580) 494-6456
- Bird Watching:
- ATV and Jeep Rentals
- Captain’s Hideaway Rentals (580) 306-5150
- Website: www.Captainshideawayrentals.com
- UTV/ATV Rentals and Jeep Rentals
- UTV/ATV Rentals Include Trailer and Helmets
- Renter is responsible for towing UTV/ATV on Trailer to/From Riding Trails
- Bandits ATV and Boat Rentals 580-494-3333
- Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Bandits-ATVS-and-Boat-rentals-231148523902771/
- Website: https://banditsatvboatrentals.com/
- Captain’s Hideaway Rentals (580) 306-5150
- ATV Riding
- Visit McCurtain County Website – ATV Riding:
- ATV Rentals – Salt Creek Lodge (580)212-8980 Website: http://www.saltcreeklodge.com/#!activities/c223e
- New ATV riding in the Ouachita National Forest off Lucian Sorrel Rd. has reopened.
- Rock Climbing
- Contact Riverman Trail Rides for Rock Climbing Adventures
Games/G0-Carts/Mini Golf/Ice-Cream/Petting Zoo
- Beavers Bend Mining company: (580)494-6102
- Website: https://www.facebook.com/bbminingco/
- We supply bags of mining rough and traditional style equipment so kids can learn how to pan for rocks, stones, arrow heads and other items! Once they identify them, they use the maps to find out what part of the world each piece came from. Fun and educational!
- Location: 9221 N Hwy 259, Broken Bow, OK 74728
- Hochatown Escape Games (580)579-8901
- Website: Hochatownescapegames.com
- Find the CLUES, solve the PUZZLES, and unlock the MYSTERY – a real life escape game adventure that is based on popular escape game apps
- Great family entertainment, birthday parties, team building, and other parties
- Location: 19 Oak Leaf Lane, Broken Bow, OK 74729 Across from the main entrance to Beavers Bend Resort Park
- Big Foot Speedway – Go Karts (580) 212-8984
- Website: https://www.facebook.com/bigfootspeedway?fref=ts
- Location On Stephen’s Gap Road behind Abendigo’s Restaurant
- Hochatown Amusements – Arcade | Go Kart Racing | Miniature Golf (580)494-6706
- Website: http://www.hochatownamusements.com/
- Location: Hochatown Amusements is located on the west side of Hwy 259 North in Hochatown, Oklahoma, 7 miles north of Broken Bow and directly across from the entrance to Beavers Bend State Park
- Old West Town Mini-Golf – (580)494-7301 or (580)236-9767
- Website: http://www.beaversbendsecludedacres.com/old-west-town-mini-golf/
- Travel back in time as you play a challenging course of mini golf through the street of an old west town. With tricky curves, difficult corners and 50 foot fairways!
- Location: US259, just south of Hochatown on the west side of the highway, next to Secluded Acres
- Northside Ice Cream Shop (580)306-4757
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northsidehochatown
- Old fashioned hand dipped ice cream. We have sundaes, shakes, banana splits, floats, malts and more!
- Location: US259, just south of Hochatown on the west side of the highway, next to Secluded Acres and the Old West Town Mini-Golf.
- Old fashioned hand dipped ice cream. We have sundaes, shakes, banana splits, floats, malts and more!
- Hochatown Petting Zoo (580)494-7387
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HochatownPettingZoo/
- Hours: Mon: Closed; Tues – Thur: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Fri – Sun: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Located in Hochatown, on the west side of Hwy. 259, just 2 miles north of 259-A – the main entrance into Beavers Bend State Park
- Admission: Adults $8.00; Kids $5.00; Free under 2 years
- Beavers Bend Mining Company: 580-494-6102
- Come try your hand at mining for jewels, fossils, or artifacts! A fun and educational activity for all ages! Over 66 feet of sluice allowing kids to pan for gemstones, fossils, artifacts, and more! Then take them over to the assay area to learn what they found and where in the world it came from! Fun and educational!
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbminingco/
- Location: 9221 N Hwy 259, Broken Bow, OK 74728
Wineries and Microbreweries
Microbreweries
- New Mountain Fork Brewery (580)494-3233
- Established in 2015. Our water comes from the pristine Mountain Fork River. We believe that from a good source, comes a good beer. Our goal is to produce easy drinking, creatively crafted beer with you in mind.
- Servicing food (Pizza, Sandwiches, Salads, Appetizers, Burgers and Steaks)
- Location: North Hochatown – 89 North Lukfata Tr., Broken Bow, OK 7472
Wineries
- New Knotted Rope Winery (580)494-3233
- 83 North Lukfata Trail Rd. Suite B (10.77 mi)
Broken Bow, Oklahoma 74728 - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Knotted-Rope-Winery-2091963687716148/
- 83 North Lukfata Trail Rd. Suite B (10.77 mi)
- Girls Gone Wine (580) 306-9463
- Location: 10216 N US Highway 259 (9.33 mi)
Broken Bow, Oklahoma 74728 - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GirlsGoneWine/
- Location: 10216 N US Highway 259 (9.33 mi)
Dining Destinations
- New Mountain Fork Brewery (580)494-3233
- Offing Dining for All Ages
- Established in 2015. Our water comes from the pristine Mountain Fork River. We believe that from a good source, comes a good beer. Our goal is to produce easy drinking, creatively crafted beer with you in mind.
- Serving Tasty Pizza, Sandwiches, Appetizers, Burgers, Salads, and Steaks)
- Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/mountainforkbrewery/
- Location: North Hochatown – 89 North Lukfata Tr., Broken Bow, OK 7472
- Hours: 7 Days a Week: 11:00 AM – 9 PM
- Shuckme Fish (580)-494-FISH
- Timber Creek Trails – 82 N. Lukfata Trail, Broken Bow, OK 74728
- Website: https://www.shuckme.net/hochatown
- Oysters – Shrimp – Fish
- Grateful Head Pizza & Beer (580) 494-6551
- Serving pizza and beer on tap
- Local Directions: North on 259, across from Girls Gone Wine
- Google Map & Reviews;10216 U.S. 259Broken Bow, OK 7472834.165187, -94.760290
- Blue Rooster (580) 494-6361
- Family atmosphere, southern fried chicken and fish along with seasonal sides
- Local Directions: North on 259, next to Grateful Head Pizza and Beer
- Google Map & Reviews:
- 10216 U.S. 259Broken Bow, OK 7472834.164308, -94.759720
- Beavers Bend State Park Restaurant (580) 494-6551
- Serving great lunches with wide variety on menu in Park setting overlooking Mt. Fork River
- Inside Beavers Bend State Park:
- Google Map & Reviews:
- OK-259ABroken Bow, OK 7472834.120787, -94.70467
- Abendigo’s (580)494-7222
- Casual dining atmosphere, separate tap room, serving appetizers, salads, steaks and more…
- Local Directions: Highway 259 North, at Entrance to Stephens Gap Road
- Google Map & Reviews:
- 259 Stevens Gap RdBroken Bow, OK 7472834.163277, -94.757415
- Rock Bottom Boyz BBQ (580) 579-5811
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rock-Bottom-Boyz-BBQ-660351367451143
- Great Barbecue! .
- Local Directions: 8949 US Hwy 259 N., Broken Bow, Oklahoma
- Oaks Steak House & Gifts (580)584-5266
- Steak and Catfish Specials
- 2204 S Park Drive
- Steven’s Gap Restaurant: (580)494-6350
- Country cooking at reasonable prices
- Local Directions: US259N and Stevens Gap Road, 8 Miles North of Broken Bow:
- Google Map & Reviews:
- 10216 U.S. 259Broken Bow, OK 7472834.161799, -94.757367
- Hochatown BBQ (580)494-7301
- Desperado’s Steak House & Grill (Buffet): 304 North Park Dr., Broken Bow, OK 74729 (580) 584-5757
- Subway, S Park Drive – (580)584-7827
- Stuart’s Shady Oak Restaurant, 6 Miles North of Broken Bow on Hwy 259: (580)494-6210
- Kentucky Fried Chicken, 303 S. Park Drive: (580)584-6959
Sweet Shops and Coffee Shops
- Okie Girls Coffee & Ice Cream (580) 494-6545
- Offering great ice cream, coffee, espresso, deserts, and other treats
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/okiegirlscoffee/
- Location: North Hochatown in Timber Creek Trails
- Address: 121 North Lukfata Trails, Broken Bow, Oklahoma
- Whip-Poor-Will Fudge Factory & Sweet Shoppe (580)494-6476
- Adam & Eve Coffee, Cafe & General Store – Espresso, sandwiches, soups, salads and ice cream (580)494-6445
- Hochatown Ice Cream Parlor (580)494-7301
Recreation Destinations
- Beavers Bend Marina: 580-494-6455
- Beavers Bend Resort Park: 580-494-6300
- Beavers Bend Resort Park and Area Activities – 14,240 Combined Lake Acres (Mountain Fork River & Broken Bow Reservoir) – 3,482 Combined Park Acres – Forest Heritage & Education Center – Naturalist – Amphitheater – Backpacking — Biking – Nature & Hiking Trails – Boating – Water Skiing – Trout Fishing — Volleyball – Tennis
- Travelok.com – Beavers Bend Web Page
- Beavers Bend Web Page
- Broken Bow Lake
- US Army Corps of Engineers: 580-933-4239
- TravelOK.com Broken Bow:
- Mountain Fork River & Park
- Mountain Fork River Bend Area
- Riverbend Attractions: Swimming – Beach – Canoeing – Paddle Boating – Bumper Boating – Horseback Riding – Hayrides – Miniature Golf – Restaurant – Grocery – Gift Shop – Train Rides
- McCurtain County Web Site – Beavers Bend Land and Water Park
- Glover River – Canoeing and Fishing
- Southwest Paddler
- Fishing on Glover River – Take 53000, which is 1.5 miles north of Golf Course Rd, on US259 North. Take 53000 to the west. Gravel/Dirt road take you to Glover River.
- Cedar Creek Golf Course (580)494-6456
- Choctaw Casino – Broken Bow (580)584-5450
- Winery
- Girls Gone Wine (gifts, tasting room) (580)-306-wine
Spa
- Day Spa – enjoy a massage!
- A Servants Hand Massage Therapy, LLC: (580)703-3209
- Servants Hands Massage is a unique massage experience focused on serving our clients with the convenience of staying in the privacy of your cabin.convenience
- Facebook: https://www.aservantshandsmassages.com/
- Email: mindicox@yahoo.com
- Body Harmony Day Spa: (580)236-7777
- Hands In Harmony Therapeutic Massage: (580)236-7777
- Massage by Valentine: <580-212-1091>
- Website: www.facebook/myvalentinemassage.com
- Email: katy@yahoo.com
- Flawless Wellness Spa
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlesswellnessspa/
- Phone: (580) 612-7721
- A Servants Hand Massage Therapy, LLC: (580)703-3209
Museums
- Jefferson Gardner Mansion and Museum – 6745 E US Hwy 70 Broken Bow, OK 74728: <580-584-6588>
- A two-story wooden home of Choctaw Chief Jefferson Gardner, built in 1884 near the banks of the Mountain Fork River. Collections include historic and pre-historic Indian and pioneer items.
- Location: U.S. 7- East of Broken Bow
- Hours: Monday – Saturday 8 am – 6 pm and Sunday 2-6 pm.
- Admission: $5 for adults, $3 children 6-11.
- Forest Heritage Museum, inside Beavers Bend Resort Park <580-494-6497> http://www.forestry.ok.gov/fhc
- Designed the Wood Art Capital of Oklahoma, the museum is the first building coming into Beavers Bend State Park on U.S. 259A
- Location: Inside Beavers Bend state Park on U.S. 259A
- Hours: Open 8 am to 5 pm daily, 365 days a year
- Beavers Bend Wildlife Museum <580-494-6193> http://www.pine-net.com/nature/
- The Out of Africa wildlife exhibit has joined the museum’s 12 dioramas of the mounted wildlife from southeast Oklahoma and other parts of the stae and the West. All the animals are realistic and seen in their natural habitat.
- Location: Located at the U.S. 259 intersection with U.S. 259A
- Hours: 9 am – 5 Monday-Saturday
- Museum of the Red River – <580-286-3616> www.museumoftheredriver.org
- The Museum of the Red River features the art and archaeology of the Americas and the world. From its collections of nearly 20,000 objects, the Museum exhibits artifacts from prehistoric to contemporary times. It is the home of the ACRO, the cast skeleton of the Aroncasthosaurus atokensis dinosaur originally recovered in central McCurtain County, and now Oklahoma’s Official State Dinosaur.
- Location: Hwy. 70 South Bypass at Hwy. 259 Idabel, Oklahoma
- Hours: 10 am – 5 pm Tuesday – Saturday and 1-5 pm Sunday, closed Monday
Outdoor Weddings
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