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.
Browse Cabin RentalsQuestions about access or amenities?
Talk to a real person
(580) 308-4851
About Beavers Bend
Oklahoma's Premier State Park
- Closest to the park
- The Avalon · The Arcadia · LivNLove · The Black-Beary
- 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 · The Black-Beary
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.
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.
Beavers Bend Marina
Hochatown Pontoon Rentals
Paddleboards & Swim Beaches
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.
Fly or Conventional Tackle
Canoe & Kayak Floats
Guided Trips
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 & Smallmouth Bass
Spotted & White (Sand) Bass
Crappie — Black & White
Walleye
Catfish — Channel, Blue & Flathead
Sunfish & Panfish
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.
Broken Bow Lake Guide Service — Bryce Archey
Rudy's Fishing Guide Service
Huffman's Guide Service
Broken Bow Lake Family Crappie Guide Service
4 Seasons Guide Service — Jerry Walthall
Thomas Guide Service — Shore Lunch Trips
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.
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.
| Trail | Distance | Difficulty | What to Expect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Bluff Nature Trail | 1 mi loop | Easy | Across from Dogwood Campground by the river — gentle terrain and one of the best scenic overlooks in the park. |
| Beaver Creek Trail | 1 mi | Easy | Mostly flat creekside walking from near the Nature Center; links to South Park Trail for a 3-mile loop. |
| South Park Trail | 1 mi | Easy | Starts near Acorn Campground at the park's south end — a peaceful warm-up with a few small hills. |
| Beaver Lodge Trail | 1 mi | Easy | Runs from the spillway to the dam along the river — small falls and easy footing. |
| Lookout Mountain Trail | 1.5 mi | Moderate | Several steep climbs from near the Nature Center — short but earns its name. |
| Deer Crossing Trail | 2 mi | Moderate | Connects Lookout Mountain to Cedar Bluff, hugging the Mountain Fork with frequent river views. |
| Skyline Trail | 5 mi | Advanced | The 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.
Beavers Bend Depot — Train Rides
Guided Horseback Rides
Beavers Bend Nature Center
Forest Heritage Center Museum
Mini Golf, Paddle Boats & Swim Beach
Cedar Creek Golf Course
When to Come
Beavers Bend by Season
Fall — Peak Color
Winter — Eagles & Empty Water
Spring — Wildflowers & Rising Water
Summer — Lake Season
Cabins Near the Park
Best Haute Vie Cabin Rentals for Beavers Bend Trips
All eight Haute Vie properties are within 5–15 minutes of Beavers Bend — and these four are the closest to the park entrance:
Gold markers are Haute Vie cabins — click one for details. Labeled points mark Beavers Bend State Park and nearby landmarks. Use the + / − controls to zoom.
The Avalon — Closest for Groups
LivNLove — Biggest Base Camp
The Arcadia — Designer Stay
The Black-Beary — Resort Across the Street
Bringing the dog to the trails? Five 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.
Good to Know
Beavers Bend FAQ
Yes. Haute Vie offers eight 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 up to 36 guests and includes cabins with private heated pools, hot tubs, game rooms, and sport courts. Booking direct saves 10–15% versus Airbnb.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, and The Black-Beary sits about five minutes south of the entrance inside Three Creeks Reserve along Highway 259.
Hours, prices, and policies for park concessions are set by their operators and can change seasonally — confirm details with the operator before your trip.
Related Guides