1st time to Beavers Bend? Let us help…
There
are several tools on our website that can assist you with all your
questions.
We
encourage you to view the following links. The pictures, map and
area attractions will give you a very good overview of the area that
you will be visiting. It will help you plan your trip.
The
map will show you the location of the cabins in relations to Beavers
Bend Resort Park (Hwy 259A) and Broken Bow Lake (Carson Creek Road &
Stephens Gap Road)
Q.
What cabins are located on the lake?
A. NONE! Broken Bow Lake is a Corp of Engineers Lake and the land around the
lake is part of the national forest. There
are NO cabins on the lake. The only development on our lake is the Marina and a State facility,
which makes our lake extremely popular and beautiful.
All
of our cabins are in the Hochatown area and are within 10-15 minutes
to the State Park and the Lake. When choosing a cabin, please disregard the “distance” to the
lake, all cabins are very close and we do not have traffic jams!!! Click
here to return to our cabin
 Q.
Where can we go swimming?
A.
Anywhere on the lake! We don’t have sandy beaches, but we do have
a lot of beautiful places to have a picnic and watch the kids swim.
There is an area in the state park for swimming on the river - - and
it is cold, cold!!!!
Q.
What are the fees to the State park areas?
A. The
park facilities & lake access areas are complimentary. Fees apply
for fishing and hunting. Licenses can be purchased at our local
convenience stores, on line or our local Wal-Mart. Click
here for license and fee information.
Q.
What are the rates on the cabins?
A. All cabins have a base rate and additional charges for extra people.
On each cabin page, please view Rate
Range, ie: $135.00
to $205. (rates vary by season & based on two) $12.00 for each
additional person or pet per night, plus tax. Children 3 & under
free.
Q. What do I need to bring to the cabins?
Food & Clothes! We try to have everything you need in our cabins. They each have cooking utensils, dishes, flatware, linens and towels for the number of people the cabin sleeps. Each cabin has an outdoor grill and central heat and air conditioning. Coffee pots and toaster, televisions, radios & DVD players - Visit each cabin webpage for all amenities
Q.Where are the boat ramps?
Beavers Bend Marina is located on Stevens Gap Road. There are four other boat ramps in Carson Creek and Stevens Gap.
 Q. Are water craft rentals available?
Yes – pontoon boats, fishing boats and Jet Ski rentals are available at Beavers Bend Marina. (view area attractions)
PLEASE
CALL IF WE CAN HELP IN ANYWAY
Options
on the Reservation section:
Availability
Chart:
Does
not include the additional per person charge, pet fees or tax.
(9.50%) Pet charges range from $15.00 to $25.00 per pet, per night.
Make
a New Reservation:
You
can start a reservation and enter the number of people to confirm the
rate with tax. At any time you can exit the reservation.
Q.
What is the Physical Address? 
A. Hochatown
is a community located outside the city limits of Broken Bow,
Oklahoma. Very few cabins have a physical address and the few that do
are rural addresses that cannot be used on Google or Yahoo maps or
your GPS. (Broken
Bow’s Zip Code is 74728) You
will be sent an e-mail confirmation of your reservation, which will
include driving directions from Broken Bow to your cabin. Please do
not leave home without this e-mail. You can NOT find your cabin
without the written directions. Your confirmation will give you
“landmarks” that you can use in your GPS. I.e.: Hwy 259 & Hwy
259A. These landmarks will get you “close” to your cabin but you
will need to READ
YOUR E-MAIL FOR ADDITIONAL DIRECTIONS.
Q.
What is my driving distance to Broken Bow?
Dallas - Broken Bow is 197 miles from the center of Dallas. It is a 3 to 31/2 hour drive, depending upon your starting point.
Oklahoma City - Broken Bow is 255 miles from the center of Oklahoma City – usually a 4-hour drive.
Shreveport - Broken Bow is 155 miles from Shreveport – usually a 3-hour drive.
Tulsa - Broken Bow is 218 miles from Tulsa – usually a 3 1/2 hour drive.
Q.
What activities can we anticipate?
A. We
offer activities for the young and the young at heart. Each
cabin includes a Visitors Guide that will help you become familiar
with the area and will list numerous activities for you to make your
visit a memorable trip. Please review the “Area Attractions”
tab on our website. Click
here We suggest that you plan some of your activities and reserve
dates/times prior to your arrival. I.e.: Horseback Riding,
Canoe/Kayak Rentals Click
here
Q.
Where do I check in? 
A. Upon making your reservation, we will provide you with your
confirmation and driving directions. In the confirmation you will be
asked to call a few days prior to arrival to obtain the combination
lock code to your cabin. Please drive to your cabin with the
directions provided on your e-mail confirmation and use the
combination lock code to enter your cabin. If your cell phone is
working in our area, we would greatly appreciate a telephone call
upon our arrival.
Q.
Will my cell phone work in the area?
A.
Cell phone coverage is limited. U.S. Cellular and Cingular work best
in our area. Other services are a “hit & miss”.
The Beavers Bend Resort Park area is located in a low area and cell
phone service will not work. Pay phones are available at the two
convenience stores located in the Hochatown area.
Q.
Where can we buy firewood? 
A. We
can arrange to have firewood at your cabin upon arrival; additional
fees will apply and can be added to your cabin rental. Additionally
both local convenience stores sell firewood by the rick.
Q. Are
alcoholic beverages sold in area restaurants?
A. In
McCurtain County, it is required that you “bring your own bottle”.
A temporary membership must be purchased and a set-up/corkage fee
will apply per drink served. Abendigos Restaurant is the only
establishment that has a liquor license. Beer and Wine coolers
can be sold at Abendigos, otherwise, bring your own bottle.
Q.
Where is the closest grocery store? 
A. The
only grocery store in our area is Pruett’s located on HWY 259 in
Broken Bow. (7-12 miles) There is a Super Wal Mart in Idabel
(18-24 miles). The Frontier General/Phillips 66 Gas Station in the
Hochatown area stocks for campers.
Q.
What cabins have direct access to ATV riding?
A. Some of the best riding trails cannot be accessed from any cabins; which is one reason why they are the best; there are no private lands close to these prime areas. The Ouachita National Forest and the Three Rivers Land surround our cabins; however it is illegal to ride on any roads or cross Hwy 259 on 4-wheelers. We will provide you with land maps and we'll be able to direct you to the "easy riding" areas and the "big boy riding" areas! If you are staying in the Southern Hills area, the gravel roads are designated as county roads. Fines start at $250 per person.
Riding the trails of the Ouachita National Forest is such a great way to explore and enjoy nature at it's finest. Please take time to read the changes that have been made to the limited area that you can ride. Use the appropriate safety gear – helmet (required if under 18), eye protection, boots, and gloves.
Please check with us before coming to ride the roads as some roads are seasonal. The roads available to our guest change without notice as directed by the Forestry. Please call in advance of your stay to check for changes.
Click & View Map
Q.
Where are the boat ramps? 
A. We encourage you to print the map from our website, click
here.
It will help you become more familiar with our area. Beavers Bend
Marina is located on Stevens Gap Road and is our ONLY marina.
Watercraft rentals are available including pontoon boats and Jet Ski
rentals. For additional information on the marina, click
here. For
Watercraft laws, click
here.
Q.
Are there bicycles rentals available in the area?
A. NO! I regret that we do not have bikes for rent in the area. Please
bring your own, there are designated trails throughout the State
Parks. Hiking and bike trail maps can be picked up at the Forest
Center in the State Park.
Q.
Where are the closest Medical Emergency Facilities? 
A.
McCurtain Memorial Hospital is located in Idabel, Oklahoma,
approximately 25 miles south. Med Fast Clinic in Idabel is in the
same proximity of the hospital. Emergency telephone numbers are
posted on the refrigerator at your cabin. Click here for more
information.
Q.
How do I make a reservation?
A. Reservations
can be made on-line by
calling: 1-580-494-6639 or toll free 1-888-494-6639.
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