Activities around the area
This area in Oklahoma is rich in outdoor activities from hiking, horse back riding, kayaking, ATV trail riding, boating on the lake, zip lining, fly fishing and much more. Visit the Beaver’s Bend State Park and Ouachita National Forest or take a drive along the Talimena Drive (especially in late fall) for a glimpse of God’s beauty in this part of the county. For activity information and other recommended restaurants and indoor activities, see below.
BEAVERS BEND MARINA
580-494-6455
http://www.beaversbendmarina.com
- Rent Pontoon boats, Jet skis, and for more fun on the lake, add a wake boards, skis, and/or a tube!
- Check in and availability of the water toys must be done in the office during business hours.
- Arrange Boat storage at the marina.
- Dock side store offers: Fishing tackle, lures and boat supplies, Fuel, Snacks, ice, water, soft drinks and beer
FISHING GUIDES
- Carey Thorn – Professional Fishing Guide (Fly Fishing Only) (469)528-0210, thorn_alex@yahoo.com
- The Ethen Wright Trout Fishing Guide (580)236-0327 (Trout Fishing, Small Mouth Bass, Canoe Trips, Guided Hunts) https://www.facebook.com/The-Wright-Guide-Service-845973598818998
- Moore’s Guide Service (580)494-6399 (Broken Bow Lake Bass Fishing) Email: b&bgofish@yahoo.com
- Beavers Bend Fly Shop (580)494-6071 (Trout Fishing – Beavers Bend Area) Email: sid@beaversbendflyshop.com Website: http://www.beaversbendflyshop.com •
- Rudy’s Guide Service (580)306-2838 o 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: http://www.oklahomafishingguides.com/Lake-Broken-Bow/Rudy Rudisill/index.html
KAYAK, CANOE & TUBES
- Wild Goose (580) 584-2277 / Website: http://www.wildgoosecanoe.com/
- River Rats (580) 584-6225 / Website: http://www.river-rats-canoe-rentals.com/
- Yippie Kayo (580) 306-2279 / Website: https://www.yippiekayokayaks.com/
- Skippa-Rock River Floats (580) 835-2275 / Website: https://www.skippa-rock.com/
- Lucky Dog River Floats (580) 584-2909 / Website: https://www.facebook.com/LuckyDogRiverFloats/
FUN FOR KIDS AND ADULTS ALIKE
Gutter Chaos
- (580) 494-2695 / Website: https://www.facebook.com/Gutter-Chaos-113320113867837/
- A family friendly sports bar featuring tasty food, full service bar, bowling, giant arcade and billiards.
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!
The Maze of Hochatown
- (580)494-6293 / Website: https://www.facebook.com/TheMazeofHochatown/
- A 29,000 square foot outdoor wooden maze where not only do you have to find your way out, you have to find all of the clues to solve the puzzle at the end
Hochatown Escape Games
- (580)579-8901 / Website: www.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
Big Foot Speedway – Go Karts
- (580)212-8984 / Website: https://www.facebook.com/bigfootspeedway?fref=ts
Old West Town Mini-Golf
- (580)494-7301 or (580)236-9767
- http://www.beaversbendsecludedacres.com/old-west-town-mini-golf/
Hochatown Petting Zoo
- (580)494-7387
- https://www.facebook.com/groups/1836872869872843
Thomahawk’s Axe Throwing
- (580) 612-2429
- https://www.thomahawks.com/
SPA & MASSAGE
- Body Harmony Day Spa (580) 208-2312 / Website: http://www.bodyharmonydayspa.com/
- A Servants Hand Massage Therapy (580) 703-3209 / Website: https://www.facebook.com/aservantshands/
- Flawless Wellness Spa (580) 612-7721 / Website: https://flawlesswellnessspa.com/
HORSEBACK AND ATV RIDING/RENTAL
- A to Z Guest Ranch Trail Riding 580-244-3729 Smithville, Oklahoma – reservation required
- Riverman Trail Rides & Stables Horseback Riding 580-236-9033 – reservation required
- Glover River Trail Rides & Petting Zoo 580-241-5763 or 580-306-2867
- Bandits ATV and Boat Rentals 580-494-3333 or 580-236-0918 9160 / Website: https://www.facebook.com/Bandits-ATVS-and-Boat-rentals-231148523902771/
- ATV Rentals – Salt Creek Lodge 580-212-8980
- Beavers Bend Depot & Stables 580-212-8980
GOLF
- Cedar Creek Golf Course (580) 494-6456
- Recently Renovated
- Cedar Creek Golf Course at Beavers Bend is a public golf course on the shores of Broken Bow Lake, about nine miles north of the city of Broken Bow, Oklahoma
HIKING & NATURE TRAILS
http://www.forestry.ok.gov/hiking-trails-in-beavers-bend-state-park
Nature Trails (marked with blue on white tree blazes)
Forest Heritage Tree Trail:
This is a 1.1 mile looped trail that starts (and ends) at the Forest Heritage Center. It takes you down the hill to Beaver Creek, along the floodplain of the creek, over a covered bridge, and back to the Forest Heritage Center. It is fairly easy to walk, but you do have a couple of climbs. It has a series of informational signs at key points and trees for more information on the area you are walking. Remember this trail crosses the hiking trail twice. Watch for wooden signs that say TRAIL. The hiking trail is marked with white paint on the trees.
Level of difficulty: fairly easy to walk, but you do have a couple of climbs.
Approximate Trail Length: 1.1 miles
Cedar Bluff Nature Trail:
Cedar Bluff starts across from Dogwood Campground. This trail is designated to be walked CLOCKWISE. Start on your left and at each junction turn right, you will come out where you started. The trail is marked with blue on white tree blazes. Stay on the marked trail, NO SHORTCUTS PLEASE. CAUTION: occasionally the creek floods causing the lower portion of this trail to become hazardous.
Level of difficulty: Both easy grade and a hill climb.
Approximate Trail Length: 1 mile
Pine Ridge Nature Trail:
Pine Ridge is almost a figure-eight trail – but it DOES LOOP! The 1st loop starts right across from the tennis court, and then branches to the right. It will take you up though pine/hardwood forest, by a sewage lagoon (No Swimming, Please!) then across the top of a ridge. The trail branches to your right, and then to your right again, taking you through a bottomland forest and the floodplain of Beaver Creek.
Level of difficulty: fairly easy to walk, two up-hill and two down-hill grades.
Approximate Trail Length: ¾ mile
Hiking Trails (marked with red on white tree blazes)
3 Mile Loop: from the Nature Center, go south on Beaver Creek Trail, east on South Park Trail and back on the park road.
Challenging 3 Mile Loop: from the Nature Center, go south on Beavers Creek Trail, west on Lookout Mtn Trail and back on the path leading to the Forest Heritage Center Museum.
SkyLine Trail: This trail shown on the map has recently been re-located to avoid private land. Level of difficulty: For EXPERIENCED HIKERS ONLY; it crosses steep terrain.
Approximate Trail Length: 7 miles Friends Trail: (NOT ON THE MAP)It’s the first new trail to be added to the park’s roster in fifteen years. 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. Hikes are expected to last 45 min to 1 ½ hours. 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.
Honobia Creek Store
(5 minutes away)
- (580) 244-3725
- Known for the best burgers
- Friday Night – All you can eat catfish
- Great Breakfast Selection
- Closed Mondays
TJ’s Mountain Country Store
(17 minutes away)
- (580) 244-3575
- Friday Night – All you can eat catfish
- Great Burgers and other Food
(35 – 45 MIN AWAY)
Buffalo Grill
- (580) 494-3287
- Live Music
- Bar
- Great Burgers/BBQ Mac N Cheese and More
Mountain Fork Brewery
- (580) 494-3233
- Live Music
- Beer/Wine
- Great Pizza
Grateful Head Pizza
- Beer/Wine
- Great Pizza and Wings
Hochahut
(Look for the CORN DOG sign)
- (580) 494-3647
- Outdoor Corn Dog/Nacho Stand
- Great Corn dogs (comes in 3 sizes, one is giant)
- Great Nachos and other Fair type food
The Noodle Shop
- (580) 306-4669
- Chinese Food
- We like the spicy fried rice selections
- Take Out Only right now
Rock Bottom Boyz BBQ
- (580) 579-5811
- Great BBQ
- Delicious Smoked Potato Salad (it’s warm)
- Catering BBQ Meal for 10 can be delivered to the cabin
Shuck Me
- (580) 579-5811
- Seafood
- Large Portions of Food
Girls Gone Wine
- (580) 306-9463
- Cute Shop with wine tasting
Fish Tales Winery & Vineyard
- (580) 306-9463
- Wine Tasting and Bistro
Okie Girls Coffee & Ice Cream
- (580) 494-6545
- Specialty Coffee and great muffins
- Free Wifi
Adam & Eve’s Coffee Shop
- (580) 306-9463
- Coffee
- Breakfast items