🧭 Winter guide
The short answer
Winter is the quiet season here, but most of Hochatown and Broken Bow stays open. Wineries, breweries, the distillery, Choctaw Landing casino resort and Beavers Bend State Park are all open, and the Mountain Fork River is stocked with trout all year.
What closes: float trips on the river shut down for winter (Beavers Bend River Floats opens again March 1), and some patios, rides and rentals cut their hours. Call ahead before you drive over.
February days are usually in the mid-50s with nights near freezing, so pack layers. Ice storms are rare but do happen, so check the forecast before you travel. The good news: cabins with hot tubs and fireplaces are made for this time of year.
- Open all winter: Wineries, breweries, the distillery, Choctaw Landing, Beavers Bend State Park
- Closed in winter: River float trips (back March 1)
- Shorter hours: Beavers Bend Marina (9 to 5 in winter), horse and train rides, patios
- Weather: Usually mid-50s by day, near freezing at night in February
🌲 Outdoors
Beavers Bend, trout and eagles in winter
Beavers Bend State Park stays open all year. Walk the river trails and the David Boren hiking trail, and visit the Forest Heritage Center, which is free and open daily from 8 to 5.
Trout fishing is one of the best reasons to come in winter. The Oklahoma Wildlife Department stocks rainbow and brown trout in the lower Mountain Fork River year-round, and local fly shops and guides work all winter.
Bald eagles spend the winter in Oklahoma and are easiest to spot in January and February. The park has held Saturday eagle-watch tours in past winters. Call the park office at (580) 494-6300 to ask about this year.
Beavers Bend Marina stays open all year with shorter winter hours, 9 to 5.
🌲 Free, open dailyBeaver’s Bend State Park Forest Heritage Center is a forestry museum and event venue inside Beaver’s Bend State Park in Broken Bow, where visitors can explore Oklahoma’s forest story through large dioramas…
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🌲 Winter trout 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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🌲 Open year-round, 9 to 5Beavers 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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Wineries, breweries and the casino
Girls Gone Wine is open all winter with free tastings (closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day). Hochatown Distilling Company, Mountain Fork Brewery and Beavers Bend Brewery keep going through the winter too.
Choctaw Landing casino resort is open 24 hours, with restaurants and a casino under one roof.
🍷 Free tastingsGirls Gone Wine is a boutique winery and wine tasting room in Broken Bow that pairs small-batch wine with a gift-shop experience and a lively, playful personality.
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🍷 DistilleryHochatown Distilling Company is a Broken Bow distillery known for its spirits and guided distillery tours.
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🍷 Brewery & pizzaMountain Fork Brewery is a Broken Bow favorite that brings together craft beer and a full restaurant experience in the heart of the Hochatown area.
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🍷 BreweryBeavers Bend Brewery is a Broken Bow craft brewery and food stop known for pairing rotating beers with casual, hearty food in the Hochatown area.
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🍷 Open 24 hoursChoctaw 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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Shows and museums
Hester's Theatre of Magic runs its main magic show from January through October and a holiday show in November and December.
The Museum of the Red River in Idabel is free and open Tuesday through Sunday (closed Mondays).
🎩 Magic showHester’s Theatre of Magic brings live illusion to Hochatown with a compact theater experience centered on Chris Hester’s stage show.
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🎩 Free museumThe Museum of the Red River is Idabel’s cultural anchor, a museum devoted to art and archaeology from around the world and home to Oklahoma’s state dinosaur, Acrocanthosaurus atokensis.
See hours, photos & directions →🚚 Delivery to your cabin
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 Hochatown.
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
Cypress Lawn at Choctaw Landing · 6:00 PM
Carl Sherman Plaza · 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Idabel, OK · Saturday, October 24, 2026
Broken Bow Area Chamber of Commerce · 6:30 PM
Wheelock Academy Historic Site · 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Southeastern University, Idabel Campus
Hugo Agriplex · 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Broken Bow · 6:30 PM
🛏️ Places to stay
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💡 Before you go
Tips for a winter trip
Pack layers
Days can be mild and nights near freezing. Bring a warm coat for the hot tub walk.
Watch for ice
Ice storms are rare but happen. Check the forecast, and ask your host about the cabin road if it turns icy.
Call ahead
Many places keep shorter winter hours, and a few close on weekdays.
Bring firewood questions
Ask your host if the fireplace is wood or gas and whether firewood is provided. Check for a burn ban before any outdoor fire.
Fish in the cold
Trout bite well in winter. Dress warm and check the dam release schedule before you wade.
❓ Good to know
Common questions
Is Hochatown open in the winter?
Yes. Wineries, breweries, the distillery, Choctaw Landing casino resort and Beavers Bend State Park stay open. Some rentals and patios cut their hours, so call ahead.
What closes in Broken Bow in the winter?
River float trips close for winter. Beavers Bend River Floats opens again March 1. Some horse rides, train rides and patios keep shorter hours.
What is the weather like in Broken Bow in February?
Usually mild days in the mid-50s and nights near freezing. Ice storms are rare but do happen.
Can you fish for trout in Broken Bow in winter?
Yes. The Oklahoma Wildlife Department stocks trout in the lower Mountain Fork River year-round, and winter is a great time to fish.
Can you see bald eagles near Broken Bow?
Bald eagles winter in Oklahoma and are easiest to see in January and February. Call Beavers Bend State Park at (580) 494-6300 to ask about eagle-watch tours.
Can I get restaurant food or groceries delivered to my cabin in Hochatown?
Yes. Adam's Snack Wagon delivers restaurant food and groceries to cabins around Hochatown. 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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