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Beavers Bend State Park · Broken Bow, Oklahoma

Luxury Cabin Rentals Near
Beavers Bend State Park

Every Haute Vie cabin for rent sits within 5–15 minutes of Beavers Bend — the lake, the river, the ziplines, and the trails that draw the entire South Central US to this corner of the Ouachita National Forest. Below: our cabins closest to the park, and the complete guide to what's inside it.

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Year-Round
Park Access
Open every season. Facility hours vary — the park office generally runs 8am–5pm, longer in summer.
~$10 / Day
Parking Pass
No gate fee, but each vehicle needs a pass (about $8 with Oklahoma plates) via Premium Parking. Buy before you enter — cell service drops inside the park.
5–15 Min
From Every Haute Vie Cabin
All seven cabin rentals sit in the Hochatown corridor, minutes from the main entrance off Highway 259.
3,482 Acres
Lake, River & Forest
Pine-covered mountains along Broken Bow Lake and the Mountain Fork River. Black bears live here — keep food secured outdoors.

About Beavers Bend

Oklahoma's Premier State Park

Closest to the park
The Avalon · The Arcadia · LivNLove
Biggest groups
Dreams & Streams (36) · The Compound (34)
Private heated pool
The Jade · The Malibu · The Aroha
Pet-friendly
The Avalon · The Arcadia · Dreams & Streams
Sport courts
The Jade · LivNLove

Beavers Bend State Park spans 3,482 acres of pine and hardwood forest where the Mountain Fork River spills out of Broken Bow Lake in the Ouachita Mountains of southeastern Oklahoma. It has been a destination for Oklahoma families for generations — and over the last decade, the luxury cabin rentals that grew up around it in Hochatown have turned the park into the anchor of a full-blown resort region drawing visitors from Dallas, Oklahoma City, and beyond.

What makes Beavers Bend unusual is the range packed into one park: a 14,000-acre lake with some of the clearest water in the region, a nationally known year-round trout river, a canopy zipline course, a connected trail network you can hike for a morning or a full day, plus the old-school charm of a replica steam train, horseback stables, and a nature center. This guide covers all of it — hours, fees, and how to plan it — and the cabins for rent closest to the entrance.

Beavers Bend State Park entrance sign off Highway 259A in Broken Bow, Oklahoma

Broken Bow Lake

On the Water — Boat & Jet Ski Rentals

Broken Bow Lake is the park's centerpiece: roughly 14,000 surface acres and 180 miles of pine-studded shoreline, with deep, clear water, quiet coves, and islands you can beach a pontoon on. It's clean enough that scuba divers train here. You don't need to own a boat to enjoy it — rentals are easy.

Boating on the clear water of Broken Bow Lake with forested hills behind
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Beavers Bend Marina

Beavers Bend Marina is the only marina on Broken Bow Lake, in the Stevens Gap area. Pontoon boats for 7–13 passengers — the largest hosts 14 and has an upper deck with a slide — plus Sea-Doo jet skis, a fuel dock, and a ship store with snacks, drinks, and lake gear. Open 365 days a year; hours vary seasonally, so check ahead. (580) 722-5200. Boats go out fueled and you pay for what you use.
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Hochatown Pontoon Rentals

Independent outfitters like Hochatown Pontoon & Boat Rentals rent pontoons in half-day (3-hour) and full-day (6-hour) blocks, life vests and fuel included, with an optional hired captain if nobody in your group wants to drive. Reserve ahead for summer weekends — boats sell out.
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Paddleboards & Swim Beaches

Local outfitters rent stand-up paddleboards and kayaks for the lake's calm coves, and the park's designated swim areas are free once you're parked. The water clarity here is the thing first-timers talk about most.

Planning tip: Summer weekend rentals book out days in advance. Reserve your boat when you book your cabin, not when you arrive — and remember the per-vehicle parking pass applies at lake access lots too.

The Lower Mountain Fork

Trout Fishing & River Floats

Below the Broken Bow dam, the Lower Mountain Fork River runs cold all year — which is why it holds one of the best year-round trout fisheries in the southern United States. A 12-mile stretch from the spillway down to the Highway 70 bridge is a designated trout area, and about five miles of it flow right through the park, with nearly unlimited bank access. Rainbow trout are stocked regularly and wild brown trout hold in the deeper runs; the river also has trophy catch-and-release zones where the big fish live.

Know before you cast: everyone needs an Oklahoma fishing license (resident or non-resident — trout coverage is now included in the standard license), and the entire trout area is barbless hooks only — bait is permitted. Check the current ODWC Lower Mountain Fork trout area page for zone rules, access points, and the latest stocking updates. The Beavers Bend Fly Shop inside the park can set up first-timers, and local guides run wade and kayak trips year-round.

Aerial view of the Lower Mountain Fork River flowing through pine forest below the Broken Bow dam
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Fly or Conventional Tackle

Both work here. Fly anglers target the riffles and trophy zones; spinning and baitcasting setups do well in the stocked sections near the park's day-use areas (barbless hooks only, river-wide). Winter is sleeper season — uncrowded water and aggressive fish.
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Canoe & Kayak Floats

Beavers Bend River Floats, inside the park on 259A, rents canoes, kayaks, and paddle boats for calm, beginner-friendly floats on the river — an easy half-day with kids, and one of the prettiest cheap activities in the park.
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Guided Trips

A deep bench of local guides — including Beavers Bend Fly Fishing Guide Service with six pro guides — runs the river daily — wade trips, kayak trout trips, and lake trips for bass, crappie, and walleye on Broken Bow Lake. Worth it your first time; the river rewards local knowledge.

And trout are only half the story here — southeastern Oklahoma's warm-water fishing is just as serious. For the bass, crappie, walleye, and catfish side of a Broken Bow trip, see the lake fishing guide below.

Bass, Crappie & Walleye

Fishing Broken Bow Lake

The trout river gets the headlines, but the lake itself is one of Oklahoma's best fisheries in its own right. Broken Bow Lake's rocky bottom is what keeps the water so clear — and that clarity, plus 14,000 acres of points, coves, creek channels, standing timber, and deep ledges, supports a remarkable range of species. This is serious bass water: the 16th-largest largemouth on Oklahoma's record books was caught and released here in 2018.

Largemouth bass illustration

Largemouth & Smallmouth Bass

The lake's marquee catch. Largemouth hold around submerged timber, rocky outcrops, and cover in the coves; smallmouth favor the rocky points and clearer, deeper structure. Spring spawn is prime, but the clear water fishes well year-round.
White (sand) bass illustration

Spotted & White (Sand) Bass

Spotted (Kentucky) bass round out the lake's three black bass species, and schooling white bass deliver fast action when they push bait to the surface — watch for surface activity on open water.
Black crappie illustration

Crappie — Black & White

One of the state's premier crappie lakes. Shallow on rocky banks and timber during the spring spawn, then out to brush piles in roughly 15–25 feet of water through summer and fall. Minnows and jigs both produce.
Walleye illustration

Walleye

The clear water pushes walleye deep — work the bottom ledges and drop-offs. Early spring, when they spawn on rocky areas, is the best window; trolling and vertical jigging are the standard plays.
Channel catfish illustration

Catfish — Channel, Blue & Flathead

All three species swim here, often in the same areas. Shorelines and creek channels produce channel cats consistently; the bigger blues and flatheads come off deeper structure and cut or live bait.
Bluegill illustration

Sunfish & Panfish

Bluegill and other sunfish stack up around docks, rocks, and shallow cover all summer — the easy, kid-friendly option from the bank while the rest of the group swims at Stevens Gap.

Where to fish: rocky points and quiet coves early and late in the day, standing timber and brush piles for crappie, deep ledges for walleye, and the creek channels feeding the main lake. Bank anglers do well around the day-use areas and below the dam; everyone else should get on the water — pontoon and fishing-boat rentals are covered in the lake section above, or hire a guide and skip the learning curve entirely.

Guided fishing trip client holding a rainbow trout on the Mountain Fork River near Broken Bow
Kids with a big crappie catch from a guided trip on Broken Bow Lake
Angler holding a trophy rainbow trout from the Lower Mountain Fork River
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Broken Bow Lake Guide Service — Bryce Archey

A second-generation guide who grew up fishing this lake and has run it full-time for over 30 years. Custom trips for largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass, white bass, and seasonal walleye — equally good with first-timers, kids, and tournament-level anglers. brokenbowlakeguide.com · (870) 582-4561
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Rudy's Fishing Guide Service

Tommy "Rudy" Rudisill runs year-round crappie trips plus all the bass species, with a guarantee that's hard to argue with: if you don't catch fish, you don't pay. A favorite for families and kids' first fishing trips. fishingbrokenbowlake.com
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Huffman's Guide Service

Scott Huffman has fished Broken Bow Lake for over 20 years and specializes in live-bait crappie fishing, plus trips for all three bass species, white bass, and seasonal walleye. Licensed by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. brokenbowlakecrappie.com
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Broken Bow Lake Family Crappie Guide Service

A crappie and walleye specialist who fishes the lake year-round and focuses on relaxed, family-friendly trips — a good match if the goal is steady action rather than trophy hunting. brokenbowlakefamilycrappieguideservice.com

Before you launch: Everyone needs an Oklahoma fishing license (resident or non-resident), and the lake carries its own bass rules — currently a 14-inch minimum and 5-fish daily limit on largemouth and smallmouth, so check the latest ODWC regulations before keeping fish. Licenses and tackle are available locally at Lakeway Bait & Tackle and Brutons Outdoors in Hochatown, or at the Broken Bow Walmart.

Rugaru Adventures

Zipline Over Broken Bow Lake

The park's biggest adrenaline hit is the six-line canopy zipline tour at Rugaru Adventures, off Stevens Gap Road inside the Beavers Bend area. Lines run from about 300 to 1,100 feet — over half a mile of cable in total — through the forest canopy, finishing with the signature run out over a cove of Broken Bow Lake. Automatic braking means no hand-braking skills required, and guided tours run daily, weather permitting.

Aerial view of Broken Bow Lake, its forested islands, and the dam in southeastern Oklahoma
6
Ziplines
3,500′
Total Cable
35 mph
Top Speed
60′
Max Height
~2 hrs
Tour Length
$89
Per Person + Tax

Riders must weigh between 70 and 250 pounds, wear closed-toed shoes, and arrive 15 minutes early; under-18s need a parent-signed waiver. Reservations strongly recommended — time slots fill on weekends. Located at 2658 Stevens Gap Road; (580) 494-2947.

The Trail Network

Hiking Beavers Bend

The park's signature hike is the David Boren Trail — not one path but a network of seven named segments you can string together for anything from a one-mile river loop to a full-day, roughly 12-mile trek across ridge tops with views of Broken Bow Lake. Multiple trailheads (Acorn Campground, the Nature Center, Cedar Bluff, the spillway) let you jump in wherever suits your group. Trail maps are available at the Nature Center, most segments are marked with tree blazes, and current conditions and reviews are on AllTrails.

Fall color reflecting on still water along a forested shoreline
TrailDistanceDifficultyWhat to Expect
Cedar Bluff Nature Trail1 mi loopEasyAcross from Dogwood Campground by the river — gentle terrain and one of the best scenic overlooks in the park.
Beaver Creek Trail1 miEasyMostly flat creekside walking from near the Nature Center; links to South Park Trail for a 3-mile loop.
South Park Trail1 miEasyStarts near Acorn Campground at the park's south end — a peaceful warm-up with a few small hills.
Beaver Lodge Trail1 miEasyRuns from the spillway to the dam along the river — small falls and easy footing.
Lookout Mountain Trail1.5 miModerateSeveral steep climbs from near the Nature Center — short but earns its name.
Deer Crossing Trail2 miModerateConnects Lookout Mountain to Cedar Bluff, hugging the Mountain Fork with frequent river views.
Skyline Trail5 miAdvancedThe hard one — steep climbs and multiple creek crossings (hazardous after heavy rain). Experienced hikers only; the ridge views are the payoff.

Trail tip: Carry water even on the short segments, wear real shoes for Skyline, and check creek levels after rain. After a long trail day, a cabin with a heated pool and hot tub is the right call — see our cabins with private pools.

Classic Park Fun

Train Rides, Horses & Family Favorites

Beavers Bend has kept its old-fashioned heart. These are the institutions generations of Oklahoma kids grew up on — and they're still running daily in season.

Woman horseback riding on a scenic trail at sunset
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Beavers Bend Depot — Train Rides

At Beavers Bend Depot & Trail Rides, a 1/3-scale replica of the 1863 C.P. Huntington steam locomotive winds through the park's game reserve and down Wahoo Hill — wildlife sightings are common on the 15–20 minute ride. Departs roughly every 30 minutes from 9am. About $12 for adults, $10 for ages 2–12, plus tax; buy at the ticket window.
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Guided Horseback Rides

The stables next to the depot run guided trail rides through 2.5 miles of forest, going out on the hour from 9am. Arrive 30 minutes early; 250-pound weight limit, and young kids ride double with an adult. Reservations recommended at beaversbenddepotandtrailrides.com or (580) 494-6613. Hayrides run on Saturdays.
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Beavers Bend Nature Center

Live animal exhibits, natural history displays, and naturalist-led programs — free to visit and a reliable hit with younger kids. Also the place to grab trail maps and ask rangers what's biting.
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Forest Heritage Center Museum

The Forest Heritage Center is a museum-in-the-round telling the story of Oklahoma's forests through 14 large dioramas painted by Harry Rossoll — the artist behind Smokey Bear — plus wood art, antique forestry tools, and a century-old Kiamichi log cabin. Free admission, open daily 8am–5pm.
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Mini Golf, Paddle Boats & Swim Beach

Beavers Bend Land & Water, on the river near the Cedar Bluff trailhead, bundles miniature golf, paddle boats, bumper boats, canoe rentals, and an open swim area — the easy afternoon when the group wants low-effort fun. (580) 494-6512.
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Cedar Creek Golf Course

Cedar Creek is a full 18-hole, par-72 course tucked into the pines off Highway 259 near the lake — one of the most scenic rounds in Oklahoma, and golf course parking is exempt from the park parking pass.

When to Come

Beavers Bend by Season

Brilliant autumn color over the water in the Broken Bow area
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Fall — Peak Color

Mid-October through early November the hardwoods turn against the pines — a display that genuinely rivals Appalachian leaf-peeping. The Beavers Bend Folk Festival lands in November. Book cabins early; fall weekends sell out first.
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Winter — Eagles & Empty Water

Bald eagle watches run November through February, the trout fishing is at its uncrowded best, and cabin hot tubs earn their keep. The park's quietest, most underrated season.
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Spring — Wildflowers & Rising Water

Wildflowers start in March, trails are green and cool, and the river floats reopen in force. Shoulder-season rates make spring the value play.
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Summer — Lake Season

The busy one: pontoons, jet skis, swim beaches, and the June Owa-Chito Festival of the Forest. Reserve boats and ziplines days ahead, hit trails early, and spend afternoons on the water.

Cabins Near the Park

Best Haute Vie Cabin Rentals for Beavers Bend Trips

All seven Haute Vie properties are within 5–15 minutes of Beavers Bend — and these three, in the heart of the Hochatown corridor, are the closest to the park entrance:

Gold markers — Haute Vie cabins. Green marker — Beavers Bend State Park (main area, 4350 OK-259A). Click any marker for details; click the map to enable zoom.

The Avalon luxury cabin in Broken Bow

The Avalon — Closest for Groups

In the Hochatown corridor, minutes from the park entrance. The arcade room, outdoor fireplace, and hot tub make it a great base for groups who want to mix park days with cabin nights. 16 guests, pet-friendly — bring the dog along for the trails.
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LivNLove luxury compound in Broken Bow at night

LivNLove — Biggest Base Camp

Right in Hochatown, minutes from the entrance, and the largest of the three at 22 guests. Sport court, two hot tubs, and a rooftop deck — the setup for big groups splitting days between the lake and the cabin.
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The Arcadia designer cabin in Hochatown

The Arcadia — Designer Stay

Also in the Hochatown corridor near the entrance — 18 guests across designer interiors with a hot tub and game room. Pet-friendly, and pairs with The Avalon next door as The Compound for groups up to 34.
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Bringing the dog to the trails? Four of our cabins welcome them — see our pet-friendly cabin rentals. Planning a reunion or big group trip around the park? Compare options on our large group cabins page, including the 36-guest Dreams & Streams.

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The Full Collection

All Haute Vie Cabin Rentals

The Jade luxury cabin in Broken Bow with heated pool
The Jade14 guests · Pool · Sport Courts · 4 Bed
 LivNLove luxury compound in Broken Bow
LivNLove22 guests · Sport Court · Rooftop · 2 Hot Tubs
 The Malibu luxury cabin with pool in Broken Bow
The Malibu9 guests · Pool · Hot Tub · All En-Suites
 The Aroha luxury cabin on 4.5 acres in Broken Bow
The Aroha12 guests · Pool · 4.5 Acres · Game Room
 Dreams & Streams luxury creekside cabin in Broken Bow
Dreams & Streams36 guests · Private Creek · 2 Hot Tubs
 The Avalon luxury cabin in Broken Bow
The Avalon16 guests · Hot Tub · Game Room · Pet Friendly
 The Arcadia designer cabin in Hochatown
The Arcadia18 guests · Hot Tub · Game Room · Designer

Good to Know

Beavers Bend FAQ

Are there luxury cabins for rent near Beavers Bend State Park?

Yes. Haute Vie offers seven luxury cabin rentals in the Broken Bow / Hochatown corridor, all within 5–15 minutes of the Beavers Bend State Park main entrance. The collection sleeps 8–36 guests and includes cabins with private heated pools, hot tubs, game rooms, and sport courts. Booking direct saves 10–15% versus Airbnb.

Does Beavers Bend State Park charge an entrance fee?

There is no gate fee, but every vehicle needs a parking pass — about $10 per day (around $8 for Oklahoma plates), purchased through the Premium Parking app or website. Buy it before you drive in: cell service inside the park is unreliable. Three-day, weekly, and annual passes are also available.

What is there to do at Beavers Bend State Park?

Beavers Bend covers pontoon and jet ski rentals on Broken Bow Lake, year-round trout fishing on the Lower Mountain Fork River, canoe and kayak floats, a six-line zipline course that finishes over the lake, roughly a dozen miles of connected hiking trails, a replica steam train, guided horseback rides, a Nature Center, the Forest Heritage Center museum, mini golf, paddle boats, a swim beach, and the 18-hole Cedar Creek Golf Course.

Can you rent boats at Beavers Bend?

Yes. Beavers Bend Marina — the only marina on Broken Bow Lake — rents pontoon boats for 7–13 passengers (the largest hosts 14) plus Sea-Doo jet skis, with a fuel dock and ship store on site. Independent outfitters in Hochatown also rent pontoons by the half day or full day, some with an optional captain. On the river, outfitters rent canoes, kayaks, and paddle boats for floats on the Lower Mountain Fork.

What fish are in Broken Bow Lake?

Broken Bow Lake holds largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted (Kentucky) bass, white (sand) bass, black and white crappie, walleye, channel, blue, and flathead catfish, and sunfish. The lake's clear water and rocky structure make it one of Oklahoma's best bass and crappie fisheries, and several licensed local guide services run trips year-round.

Do you need a fishing license to fish the Mountain Fork River?

Yes. Anyone fishing the Lower Mountain Fork — including for trout — needs an Oklahoma resident or non-resident fishing license unless exempt; trout coverage is now included in the standard license. The entire trout area is barbless hooks only (bait is permitted), with daily limits on rainbows and a 30-inch minimum on browns — check the current Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation regulations before keeping fish.

Is Beavers Bend State Park open year-round?

Yes. Beavers Bend State Park is open year-round. Fall foliage peaks from mid-October into early November. Winter brings uncrowded trails, excellent trout fishing, and bald eagle watches from November through February. Spring wildflowers begin in March, and summer is the busiest season for lake activities.

How close are Haute Vie cabins to Beavers Bend State Park?

All Haute Vie properties are within 5–15 minutes of the Beavers Bend State Park main entrance. The Avalon, LivNLove, and The Arcadia — all in the heart of the Hochatown corridor — are the closest to the park entrance.

Hours, prices, and policies for park concessions are set by their operators and can change seasonally — confirm details with the operator before your trip.

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