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Beavers Bend State Park - Hochatown Area
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BEAVERS BEND STATE PARK - HOCHATOWN AREA
BEAVERS BEND STATE PARK - HOCHATOWN AREA
4350 Oklahoma 259A
Broken Bow, Oklahoma   74728
(lat:34.1707 lon:-94.7303) map location

Phone: 580-494-6300
Hochatown State Park wraps around the shore of crystal clear Broken Bow Lake. Camp lakeside, watch the sunrise over the lake from the balcony of your room at Lakeview Lodge, or enjoy a round of golf at Cedar Creek Golf Course. Hochatown State Park, a beautiful part of the Beavers Bend Resort Park experience!



Originally part of Beavers Bend State Park, this adjacent state park is located on the shores of Broken Bow Lake and offers the 40 room Lakeview Lodge, Cedar Creek Golf Course and RV campsites in the Stevens Gap, Carson Creek and Cedar Creek areas. Recreation amenities and facilities include a fish cleaning station, group shelters and picnic sites, full and semi-modern RV campsites, primitive sites, comfort stations, sanitary waste stations, lighted boat ramps, swimming beach, playgrounds, backpacking and hiking trails, and an 18 hole golf course with pro shop, practice range and putting green. Other lodging choices at Beavers Bend State Park include 47 cabins (some with river views), and two group camps. Recreation opportunities at Beavers Bend State Park include biking trails, tennis and volleyball, trout fishing, nature center activities, river float trips, miniature golf, paddleboats, bumper boats and canoeing, horseback riding, hayrides and train rides. An amphitheatre, gift shop, grocery, restaurant and the Forest Heritage Center on site also. In June, Beavers Bend State Park hosts the Owa Chito Festival of the Forest, and in November, the Beavers Bend Folk Festival. Eagle watches are held every November-February, and from November-April, fly fishing clinics. Kitchenettes and pets allowed in cabins only; free breakfast and suites available for lodge guests. Televisions available in lodge guest rooms. For lodge reservations or information, call 580-494-6179 or toll free 800-435-5514. Rates from $65-100+.
History of the Area
Beavers Bend State Park, located in southeastern Oklahoma, was established in 1937. It's named after John T. Beavers, a Choctaw intermarried citizen.

The park spans over 1,300 acres and is known for its diverse terrain including forests of pine and hardwood trees along with the Mountain Fork River that flows through it.

In the early years post-establishment, several facilities were constructed by Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), such as cabins and trails which are still used today.

Hochatown Area within this state park became popular due to Broken Bow Lake built by U.S Army Corp Engineers in mid-1960s.

This area offers various recreational activities like fishing on trout streams or boating on Broken Bow lake attracting tourists year-round.

Today it remains one of Oklahoma's most visited parks providing camping sites & cabin rentals while preserving natural beauty for future generations.

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Beavers Bend Log Cabins - Broken Bow, OK
Cottages and Cabins
Privately owned luxury Oklahoma cabins just north of Broken Bow. Enjoy mountain top views and a private fishing pong. Our cabins offer seclusion and privacy, the dense timber of the forest surrounds each cabin giving you the authentic feel of the Kiamichi wilderness.
4.3 miles from park*
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Cottages and Cabins
Offering luxury log cabin lodging near Beavers Bend Resort Park and Broken Bow Lake in Broken Bow, Oklahoma, the areas top vacation playground. The perfect destination for summer vacations and weekend getaways and our cabins offer all the luxuries you would find at a top flight resort..
9.5 miles from park*
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Vacation Broken Bow Lake - BROKEN BOW, OK
Cottages and Cabins
Find recreation and repose for the whole family, close to home, on Broken Bow Lake. That carefree, we're-on-vacation feeling is waiting for you in a beautiful cabin on Broken Bow Lake. Cabins sleep 2-14 people and each is furnished with thoughtful good taste.
5 miles from park*
Swimming
1. Beavers Bend State Park offers several swimming options in the Hochatown area.
2. The Mountain Fork River is a popular spot for swimmers, with clear and cool waters.
3. Broken Bow Lake provides ample space for open water swimming amidst beautiful natural surroundings.
4. There are designated swim beaches at both Carson Creek Area and Stevens Gap Area of the lake.
5. Visitors can also enjoy snorkeling or diving activities within certain areas of these bodies of water.

6. The park does not have any public pools; all swimming is done in natural settings.

7. Swimming safety rules apply throughout, including no lifeguards on duty - visitors swim at their own risk.

8. Water shoes are recommended due to rocky terrain underfoot in some places around the river and lake shores.


9. Children must be supervised by an adult while they're near or inside any body of water.



10. For those who prefer more structured aquatic activity there's canoeing, kayaking & paddleboarding available too.




Boating
In the Hochatown area, there are several boating options available for visitors. These include canoeing and paddle boats which can be rented from various locations within the park. For those who prefer a more leisurely experience, river float trips on clear mountain waterways are also offered. Additionally, powerboats and jet skis rentals are provided by local marinas around Broken Bow Lake that borders this region of Oklahoma state park.
Fishing
Largemouth Bass ? Smallmouth Bass ? Crappie ? Sunfish ? White Bass ? Channel Catfish ? Walleye


Location
Beavers Bend State Park - Hochatown Area is located near Broken Bow

Picnicking
1. Beavers Bend State Park offers numerous picnic areas with tables and grills amidst beautiful natural scenery.
2. Enjoy a riverside picnic at the Mountain Fork River, known for its clear waters and abundant wildlife.
3. For larger gatherings, reserve one of several group pavilions equipped with electricity in this Oklahoma park.
4. Picnic near Broken Bow Lake's shores while enjoying views of towering pines and crystal: clear water.
5. Hiking trails leading from various picnicking spots offer opportunities to explore the surrounding forest after your meal.


Bicycling
In the Hochatown area, cycling enthusiasts can enjoy various biking trails. Be cautious as some paths are challenging.

David Boren Hiking Trail offers a 26-mile path suitable for mountain bikes. It's advisable to wear helmets and safety gear.

The Forest Heritage Center Museum trail is another option but requires careful navigation due to its steep sections.

For less experienced riders or families with children, consider the gentle Lakeview Lodge Trails which offer scenic views of Broken Bow Lake.

Remember that wildlife encounters may occur during your ride so stay alert at all times on these routes in Oklahoma.

Always follow park rules when bicycling; respect nature by staying within designated areas only.

Check weather conditions before setting out as sudden changes could make certain trails unsafe for riding.


Trails
1. David Boren Trail: This is a 26-mile trail that winds through the park's forested hills and valleys, offering views of Broken Bow Lake and Mountain Fork River.

2. Forest Heritage Tree Trail: A one-mile loop near Beaver Lodge Nature Center, this educational trail features interpretive signs about local tree species.

3. Dogwood Campground Loop: At just under half a mile long, it provides an easy walk around the campground area with plenty of opportunities for wildlife viewing.

4. Cedar Bluff Nature Trail: An approximately three-quarter mile hike along rocky terrain featuring scenic overlooks onto Lower Mountain Fork River; moderate difficulty due to elevation changes but short length makes it accessible to most hikers.

5. Lookout Point Hiking Trails (North & South): Two trails each measuring roughly two miles in length offer panoramic vistas from atop high bluffs overlooking Broken Bow Lake; moderately difficult due to steep inclines.

6. Friendship Hill National Recreation Walking Pathway: It's an ADA-accessible paved pathway stretching over 0 . 75 miles which offers beautiful scenery including wildflowers during springtime.

7. Skyline Trial: Approximately seven-miles-long, this challenging route takes you across ridges providing breathtaking views; suitable only for experienced hikers.

8. Beaver CreekTrail: Measuring four-and-a-half miles, this path follows alongside its namesake creek making way through lush greenery ideal for bird watching enthusiasts.

9. Pine RidgeNatureTrail: A relatively flat quarter-of-a-mile nature stroll perfect for families with young children or those seeking a leisurely walk amidst serene surroundings.

10. Big OakNatureTrial: A quick yet rewarding half-a-mile trek winding through towering oak trees and diverse under story vegetation;a great option if time is limited.
Birding
The park offers bird watching opportunities with over 200 species, including bald eagles. Birding tours are available. The David Boren Hiking Trail is popular for birdwatchers. There's a nature center that provides information about local avian life.

Visitor Comments, Memories and Reviews
February 15 Carson creek by Digby
park review stars; one to five Absolute Heaven. I like to think of it as Crystal Park. Me and my husband look forward to visiting at least one time per year. Thanks. Hope to retire here.
October 17 our favorite park by lillianBtx
park review stars; one to five me and my husband have been camping here for sixteen years and this is were we spent our first anniversary at also. and it is also the place that my two sons had there first camping trips at when they were 6mts old they are now 11 and 15 and have been here each year of there life. we live 2 hours away but it is worth the trip even if we just stay for a weekend we look forward to it.
January 27 good fishinn
park review stars; one to five very pretty lake but elec hookups are far from lake you have to drive to unload your boat and then load it up and drive back to camp.camp ground not level and are very rocky
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Hochatown State Park
Hwy 259A
Broken Bow, OK 74728

7 miles N of Broken Bow on Hwy 259, then 4 miles E on Hwy 259A.

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