Attractions
Broken Bow Lake
A 14,000-acre reservoir with 180 miles of pine-rimmed shoreline, Broken Bow Lake is the water sports hub of southeastern Oklahoma.
Boating, jet skiing, water skiing, pontoon rentals, paddleboarding, and swimming are all active here, with multiple rental operations available for visitors who don’t bring their own equipment. Fishing is equally productive, with smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, crappie, and catfish throughout the lake and professional guide services widely available. The Beavers Bend Marina provides full-service amenities including fuel, boat slips, and equipment rentals.
The clarity and color of the water, set against the surrounding pine forest, surprises most first-time visitors. Sunset on the lake is worth planning around specifically.
Gallery 259
A fine art gallery and event venue just south of Choctaw Landing on Highway 259, Gallery 259 is the most substantive visual art destination in the Hochatown area.
Cedar Creek Golf Course
Set within Beavers Bend State Park with pine-rimmed fairways and views of Broken Bow Lake, Cedar Creek Golf Course is an 18-hole, par-72 public course with a strong claim to being the most scenic round of golf in Oklahoma.
Beavers Bend Depot & Trail Rides
One of the most family-friendly attractions in the park, Beavers Bend Depot combines a scenic replica train ride with guided horseback trail rides through the Ouachita Mountain forest.
Choctaw Landing Resort & Casino
A full-service resort and casino operated by the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Choctaw Landing brings hotel-style amenities and gaming to the Hochatown corridor just steps from Beavers Bend State Park.
Hester’s Theatre of Magic
An intimate magic parlor seating just 53 guests, Hester’s Theatre of Magic delivers a live performance experience that holds up for both skeptical adults and young kids.
Beaver’s Bend Mining Company
Combining hands-on gem and fossil discovery with miniature golf and a mechanical T-Rex, Beavers Bend Mining Company is one of the most activity-dense family stops in Hochatown.