🧭 Beavers Bend visitor guide
Oklahoma's pine-forest playground
Beavers Bend State Park covers 3,482 acres of pine forest along the Mountain Fork River and the shore of Broken Bow Lake, about 10½ miles north of Broken Bow on Highway 259A. It became a state park in 1937, and in 2017 it took in the old Hochatown State Park, so you may still see both names on signs.
It's one of the busiest parks in Oklahoma, with more than 2.2 million visitors in 2021. People come to fish for trout, float and paddle the river, hike the hills, ride the little train and stay in the park's lodge, cabins and campgrounds. The shops and restaurants of Hochatown are just outside the gate.
This guide covers where to stay, where to fish, what to do with kids, and the local businesses in our directory that work in and around the park. Tap any name for hours, photos and directions.
- Address: 4350 S Hwy 259A, Broken Bow, OK 74728
- Park office: 580-494-6300 · Lodge 580-494-6179
- Parking: Daily parking fee (see the tips below)
- Size: 3,482 acres, a state park since 1937
- Water: The Mountain Fork River and Broken Bow Lake
🏕️ Stay in the park
Lodge, cabins, campsites and yurts
You can sleep right in the park. Beavers Bend Lodge sits on the shore of Broken Bow Lake with a great room and a stone fireplace. There are also 47 cabins with kitchenettes, 393 campsites and more than 50 tent sites spread over eight camping areas, two group camps, and two yurts by the river named Happy Hearth and Bear Tracks.
Park cabins and riverside campsites go fast on summer weekends and in the fall, so book early through the state park reservation system. Staying in park lodging also gets you a parking pass.
🏕️ Lodge on the lakeBeavers Bend Lodge is a place to stay in the Hochatown area north of Broken Bow, close to Broken Bow Lake and Beavers Bend State Park.
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🏕️ CampgroundPine Ridge Campground is a campground in the Broken Bow Lake and Beavers Bend State Park area north of Broken Bow.
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🏕️ State parkBeavers Bend State Park – Hochatown Area is one of southeast Oklahoma’s signature outdoor destinations, a lake-and-forest getaway centered on Broken Bow Lake and the Mountain Fork River.
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Trout fishing on the Lower Mountain Fork
Below the Broken Bow Lake dam, the Lower Mountain Fork River runs cold through the park, and it's stocked with trout all year. There are two catch-and-release trophy areas for anglers who want a shot at a bigger fish.
New to fly fishing? A local fly shop and guides can set you up with gear, flies and a lesson. Most anglers need an Oklahoma fishing license, and the trout areas have their own rules, so check with your guide or the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation before you go.
🎣 Fly shop & guidesBeavers Bend Fly Shop & Professional Guide Service is a Broken Bow fly-fishing outfitter centered on the Lower Mountain Fork River trout fishery in Beavers Bend State Park.
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🎣 Trout guideBroken Bow Trout Pro is a guided trout fishing service in Broken Bow that takes anglers onto the Lower Mountain Fork River and Broken Bow Lake for trips built around Oklahoma’s trout country.
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🎣 Fly fishing guideOn The Rivers Fly Fishing Company is a fully outfitted fly fishing guide service on the Lower Mountain Fork River near Beavers Bend State Park and Broken Bow, offering guided trips and lessons in one of…
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🎣 Trout guidePOP’s Guide Service in Broken Bow is a trout-fishing guide service built around the legendary Lower Mountain Fork River, a destination known for year-round fly fishing in southeastern Oklahoma.
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Hiking, the nature center and the Forest Heritage Center
The David L. Boren hiking trail system links a set of shorter trails through the hills, from easy one-mile loops to the five-mile Skyline Trail, so you can pick a walk that fits your group. The park also has a nature center with a year-round naturalist, and from about November through February it hosts eagle watches.
On a rainy day, the Forest Heritage Center tells the story of Oklahoma's forests with 14 large dioramas and historical displays.
🚂 Family fun
Train rides, horseback rides, golf and the Blob
Kids love the little train and the guided horseback rides that leave from the depot in the park. On hot days, the Mountain Fork Blob launches riders into the river, and life jackets are required. Grown-ups can play Cedar Creek Golf Course, an 18-hole course in the pines, and the park also has mini golf, tennis, volleyball and an amphitheater.
🚂 Train & horseback ridesBeavers Bend Train Depot & Horse Rides combines train rides and horseback trail rides in the Beavers Bend area, pairing a small train experience with guided rides through the woods.
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🚂 River water attractionMountain Fork Blob is a water attraction on the Mountain Fork River near Broken Bow built around a giant inflatable blob that launches riders into the water.
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🚂 18-hole golf courseCedar Creek Golf Course is an 18-hole public course in the Beavers Bend/Broken Bow area, with par-72 play, Champion Bermuda greens, Bermuda tees and fairways, plus a putting green and driving range.
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Boating and swimming on Broken Bow Lake
The park wraps around part of Broken Bow Lake, with about 14,000 acres of clear water and 180 miles of shoreline. Rent a pontoon or a Sea-Doo at the marina, take a tiki boat tour, or try water skiing. The lake is clear and deep enough that scuba divers come here too.
🚤 Marina & boat rentalsBeavers Bend Marina & Boat Rental is a Broken Bow Lake destination built for easy days on the water, with boat rentals, Sea-Doos, marina services, and a location near Hochatown and Beavers Bend State Park.
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🚤 LakeBroken Bow Lake is the heart of the Hochatown area: about 14,000 acres of clear, deep water tucked into the Ouachita Mountains, with roughly 180 miles of pine-covered shoreline and quiet coves to explore.
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🚤 Tiki boat toursBroken Bow Lake Tiki Boat Tours brings a playful lake-day experience to Broken Bow and Hochatown, with guided tiki boat tours on Broken Bow Lake that showcase the area’s scenery from the water.
See hours, photos & directions →🎰 Outside the gate
Choctaw Landing and a bite to eat
Choctaw Landing, the Choctaw Nation's casino resort on Highway 259A, opened in 2024 right by the park. Its Tuklo Grill serves breakfast through dinner. For more places to eat, see our Hochatown restaurants guide.
🎰 Casino resortChoctaw Landing brings a full resort experience to Hochatown, pairing casino gaming with hotel stays, dining, and live events in one destination.
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🎰 Restaurant at Choctaw LandingTuklo Grill is a casual restaurant in Hochatown’s Choctaw Landing, known for an Oklahoma-meets-Southern menu that stretches from breakfast through dinner.
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Staying in? Get food and groceries delivered
Grocery delivery
Skip the drive to town. Adam's Snack Wagon shops the shelves at Pruett's Food in Broken Bow for you. Type or say your shopping list in the app, check the items it finds, and a driver brings your groceries to your cabin around Beavers Bend.
Shop groceries →Restaurant delivery
Order from local restaurants on the Adam's Snack Wagon app. A driver picks up your food and brings it right to your cabin, so nobody has to drive after a long day on the lake.
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📅 This week & coming up
Coming up at the park and Choctaw Landing
Cypress Lawn at Choctaw Landing · 6:00 PM
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Cypress Lawn at Choctaw Landing · 2:00 PM
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Cypress Lawn at Choctaw Landing · 6:00 PM
Cypress Lawn at Choctaw Landing · 8:30 PM
Beavers Bend Depot & Trail Rides · 6:00 PM
💡 Before you go
Tips for visiting Beavers Bend
Bring the parking fee
Beavers Bend charges a daily parking fee, paid at kiosks by license plate. In October 2026 it was $10 a day ($8 with an Oklahoma plate) or $75 a year ($60 with an Oklahoma plate). Park lodging comes with a pass. Check TravelOK for current rates.
Book early
Park cabins and riverside campsites fill up on summer weekends and fall color weekends.
Know the trout rules
Most anglers need an Oklahoma fishing license, and the trophy areas are catch and release.
Watch the river
The river level and current can change when water is released from the dam. Check the release schedule before you wade.
Check for burn bans
McCurtain County sometimes has burn bans in dry weather. Check before you light a campfire.
Come back in winter
From about November through February the park hosts eagle watches, and the crowds are much smaller.
❓ Good to know
Common questions
Where is Beavers Bend State Park?
In McCurtain County in southeast Oklahoma, about 10½ miles north of Broken Bow on Highway 259A, right next to Hochatown. The park address is 4350 S Hwy 259A, Broken Bow, OK 74728.
Does Beavers Bend charge an entrance fee?
It charges a daily parking fee instead of an entrance fee. In October 2026 it was $10 a day, or $8 with an Oklahoma plate, and annual passes were $75 ($60 with an Oklahoma plate). Park lodging guests get a pass. Check TravelOK for current rates.
Can you stay overnight in Beavers Bend State Park?
Yes. There's Beavers Bend Lodge on the lake, 47 cabins with kitchenettes, 393 campsites and more than 50 tent sites in eight camping areas, two group camps, and two yurts.
Where is the trout fishing at Beavers Bend?
On the Lower Mountain Fork River below the Broken Bow Lake dam, which runs through the park. It's stocked with trout all year and has two catch-and-release trophy areas.
How big is Beavers Bend State Park?
3,482 acres. It became a state park in 1937 and took in the former Hochatown State Park in 2017.
When can you see bald eagles at Beavers Bend?
The park hosts eagle watches from about November through February.
What is the phone number for Beavers Bend State Park?
The park office is 580-494-6300 and Beavers Bend Lodge is 580-494-6179.
Can I get restaurant food or groceries delivered to my cabin in Beavers Bend?
Yes. Adam's Snack Wagon delivers restaurant food and groceries to cabins around Beavers Bend. You order on the Snack Wagon app, a driver goes and gets it, and brings it to your door. For groceries, they shop the shelves at Pruett's Food in Broken Bow, and you can type or say your shopping list right in the app.
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