Attractions
Mountain Fork River
Flowing cold and clear through the heart of Beavers Bend State Park, the Mountain Fork River is one of the better trout fisheries in the South and a year-round draw for anglers and paddlers.
The river is stocked continuously with brown and rainbow trout, and two designated catch-and-release trophy areas protect the largest fish in the system. Guided fly fishing trips are easy to arrange through local outfitters. The calmer stretches are well-suited for kayaking and canoeing, with rental equipment available from several area businesses.
Even without a fishing rod, the Mountain Fork is a good place to spend a few hours. The water runs past limestone bluffs and tall pines, and the trails that parallel the river offer some of the most scenic walking in the park.
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.