Pine Meadow Cabins in Oklahoma near Broken Bow Lake and Beaver's Bend

Things to do in Broken Bow Oklahoma

Pine Meadow Cabins is your getaway destination for outdoor fun and adventure for all ages. We are located across from Broken Bow Lake and the Beavers Bend State Park. We are home to Oklahoma's only year round trout stream! The Beavers Bend State Park offers an interpretive nature center, and hiking trails in a deep forest setting and you will have access to thousands of acres of the Ouachita National Forest and the Three Rivers Wildlife Management Area where you'll find great hiking trails, nature photography, bird watching, deer and turkey hunting, mountain biking, horseback riding and ATV 4-Wheeler riding.

Here are a few ideas of the things you can do in Hochatown USA:

At Pine Meadow Cabins:

	Nothing at All! Guests often arrive with a long list of action-packed plans. But once they settle onto their porch, nothing is the best thing to do.
	The Pond Guests in cabins #1 - #12 and #31 can fish in the pond. Catch & Release. Stocked with perch, blue-gill and bass. Practice your fly casting before heading to the year-round trout stream or Broken Bow Lake.
	Rock collecting We’re amazed at the number of young children who gather rocks, pinecones, sweetgum balls, crickets, fireflies, turtles, butterflies… and other items found on the forest floor and in the woods.
	Campfires Small campfires, snuggling, wiener roasting and s’mores.
	Star Gazing Take a blanket to the meadow or cross the road to Broken Bow Lake for the annual Perseid meteor showers in August. Peace. Nature. Check your calendars for full moons, more good dates to visit the country. No city lights here.
	Bird Watching We have woodpeckers, bluebirds, turkeys, crows, blue heron, hummingbirds, bats, doves, blue jays, owls, eagles, hawks, mockingbirds, cardinals, robins and other songbirds.
	Bald Eagle Viewing Oklahoma is one of the Top 10 states for Bald Eagle viewing during Nov-Mar. The Beavers Bend Park Naturalist, Frank Griffith, leads viewings at 9:00 AM on Saturdays from Nov-Mar where the Bald Eagles nest on the spectacular sheer cliffs along the banks of the Mountain Fork River. He can also guide you through the nature center and can make possible a program lineup that includes campfires on the river bank, nature hikes, arts and crafts classes, water sports, sunset hikes, nature films, and astronomy outings. Bald Eagles nest on the spectacular sheer cliffs. Contact 580-494-6300.
	Watchable Wildlife Deer, raccoon, squirrel, fox, opossum, armadillo, small brown bear, cougar or mountain lion – we’re not sure which yet. We have not seen Bigfoot, but we hear it has been sighted up the road in Octavia!
	Nature Walks Forty-seven acres of wooded land to roam about at Pine Meadow Cabins. The property has been designated a Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. Nearby is also the Red Slough Wildlife Management Area, which is a haven for bird watching and animals. The Beaver's Bend State Park is also full of hiking trails, including the David Boren Hiking Trail. Be sure to bring insect repellant and sunscreen.
	Cooking Cabins have fully-equipped kitchens with refrigerator, stove, microwave, and coffeepot. You will find pots, pans and dishes. Each cabin also has a private picnic table, charcoal grill and campfire ring. Be sure to stop at Pruett's Grocery Store or Frontier General for supplies.

Near Pine Meadow Cabins:

	Fly-fishing Oklahoma's only year-round trout stream. Come anytime - the fish are biting, and sure beats working. Call Ethan Wright Guide Service (580) 494-6109. For advanced casting, entomology class, introduction to fly fishing, children's fishing lessons, guide service or supplies and flies, go see Three Rivers Fly Shop, Jesse & Linda King (580) 494-6115. For Orvis endorsed guide service, call Robert Woodruff at (903)967-2665. He knows his entomology, and will put you on fish.
	Trout Fishing 17.4 lb brown trout, new state record, was landed from Lower Mountain Fork. Trout are stocked year round about twice per month. The “Evening Hole” has been refurbished with grants and funding from the Lower Mountain Fork River Foundation and Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. This is an exciting project designed as an excellent year round trout habitat. Winter is an excellent time for fly fishing in Oklahoma. Please review the Oklahoma fishing regulations for this section of the Lower Mountain Fork River. Anglers are asked to use only artificial lures with barbless hooks and may harvest only one rainbow trout and one brown trout 20-inches or longer per day.
	Bass Fishing, Boating, Water Skiing Bryce Archey is "the" Broken Bow Lake fishing guide (580) 494-6447. Broken Bow Lake, built in 1969 features 754 sq. miles of watershed and 180 miles of shoreline. 1,368,800 acre-feet of water offers plenty of coves and clean water for major fishing, boating and skiing We have plenty of parking and turn-around space for your boat trailers. Beavers Bend Marina Boat rentals, party barges, wave runners, ski boats, and fishing boats. Boat slips, parking, convenience store, dockside fueling. Call 580-494-6455.
	Talimena National Scenic Byway Explore the 54 miles across the very top of the Ouachita Mountains in Eastern Oklahoma and Western Arkansas offering spectacular views and scenic beauty. It passes through a much larger area filled with unique opportunities and experiences. Outdoor adventure and enlightening historical and educational experiences can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Visitors can learn about Native Americans, the Civil War, Viking explorers and wild life and plant life along this unique geological location.
	Swimming Swim beaches are located at Broken Bow Lake and Beavers Bend. No swimming in the pond. Scuba Diving Scuba diving and snorkeling in Broken Bow Lake. Visit the sunken school bus at the scuba park. For details, lessons and certifications, call 580-584-3408.
	Canoeing & Kayaks Broken Bow Lake, Mountain Fork River, Little River and Glover River are within minutes. The infamous Presbyterian Falls is a local highlight. A good day is determined by the number of canoes that dump over!Call for reservations: WW Canoe 580-584-6856. Wild Goose 580-584-2277. Ambush Adventures 580-584-2273. Beaver's Bend River Floats 580-584-6070. Annual canoe race. Third weekend in June. See Owa-Chito.
	Hiking & Running More trails than you can do! From 1-mile easy to 12 mile challenging. Challenging hills. Scenic vistas. The Beaver Trail at Beavers Bend is one of the nicest 2-mile trails adjacent to the Mountain Fork River, with two bridge crossings. Annual 5 km Dogwood Days race. Last Saturday in March. Idabel Chamber of Commerce. See Dogwood Days. Annual 5 km Larry Thompson Memorial Race. Third Saturday in June during Owa-Chito Festival.
	Bicycling Plenty of challenging hills for road bikes. Talimena Scenic Drive is Dolomites quality riding. Easy bike riding in the Beaver's Bend State Park. Join the McCurtain County Cycling Association on group rides. Visitors always welcome.
	Mountain Biking NEW off-road mountain bike trails at the Lakeview Lodge with scenic views of the lake. Minutes away from Pine Meadow Cabins in Broken Bow. We're working on building a path from Pine Meadow Cabins to some additional property nearby. Call to ask about group rides. All skill levels welcome. Also see ATV below.
	ATV 4-Wheeling & Dirt Bikes Free access trails 4 miles North. Land Access Pass required for Three Rivers Management Area. Many, many miles of well-maintained roads to ride for ATV or dirt bikes. NO ATV riding inside PMC. You can trailer your ATVs and we have plenty of parking and turn-around space. Cabin # 17 and Cabin #20 are located adjacent to the ATV trails through Aug 1, 2008. You can ride straight from your cabin. Kaniatobe Trails lots for sale near ATV trails.
	Wild Hog Hunting Call us for Wild Hog Hunting tour guides. Ethan Wright also offers white tail deer and wild turkey hunting Guide Service (580) 494-6109.
	Red Slough Also home to alligators. With Ducks Unlimited, Red Slough has become a popular weekend getaway for nature lovers and bird watching. David Weaver, Wildlife Refuge Specialist, 580-584-6211. Want to own your piece of nature? 1 acre with frame home for sale adjacent to Red Slough. Call Dennis Jordan at 580-494-6567.
	Golf Cedar Creek Golf Course - 18-holes with the #16 on the lake. You are likely to encounter deer and wildlife on the course. The state owned Cedar Creek Golf Course has many available tee times. Green fees: $13 weekday, $18 weekend. Cart rental: $10. Owa-Chito golf scramble. Kurt Adams 580-494-6456. Idabel Country Club - 18 holes with pro shop and restaurant. Call Ricky Self at 580-286-7545.
	Miniature Golf and Go Kart Miniature golf, mini Nascar go-karts, and LaserShot electronic shooting gallery. Practice your bird and deer hunting. Food and drink concessions. Located across from Beaver's Bend Resort. This business for sale at $360,000. Contact David at 580-306-5513.
	Museums and Native American History Hochatown Wildlife Museum and Womack's Taxidermy Studio. Watch Shane Womack in his studio create the lifelike story of the forest. 580-494-6193. Forest Heritage Center Tells the story of the forest through dioramas created by Haary Rossell, the man who created Smoky the Bear. Open year round in the Beavers Bend Resort Park 580-494-6497. Gardner Mansion Built in 1884 at the end of the Trail of Tears. It was the home of the Choctaw Chief, Jefferson Gardner. Open 7 days/week by the Stiles family. Gene Autry Museum The singing cowboy. Privately owned, world famous. Call Mr. Frazier for appointment. 580-286-3747. Wheelock Missionary & Academy Listed on the 11 Most Endangered Places by the National Historic Trust & Preservation. Built in the 1800s as a mission and school for indians. Oct 6, 2007 - Choctaw Festival. Basket weaving, Choctaw language, Choctaw history and culture, stick ball, traditional cooking, herbal medicines, authentic bead work. Craft vendors and all day brush arbor revival with local Native American preachers. Kenny Sivard 580-314-5575 Museum of the Red River Home of the Acrocanthosaurus dinosaur found in McCurtain County. Closed on Mondays. Idabel OK 580-286-3616. Broken Bow Indian Museum Private collection of artifacts from across the United States. Closed Tue-Wed. 402 E 2nd St. Broken Bow. 580-584-6531 Star Trek Klingon Klaang, first meets a human,when shot down over Broken Bow, Oklahoma USA. He is chased through cornfields and gets shot by a farmer who speaks no Klingon. Trekkie's welcome in Broken Bow.
	Land and Cabins for Sale New developments! Kaniatobe Trails. Vacation homes for investment income are popular. Restricted lots, adjacent to forest and across from Steven's Gap entrance to Broken Bow Lake and Beaver's Bend Marina. Oak Ridge - close to the trout stream on 259-A Dam Rd. Contact Dennis Jordan at 580-494-6567.
	Muscle Car Legends Museum - Idabel OK The finest cars from the fastest times. See the legendary cars of the 1960's and 1970's. Might be a Shelby in there. Located next to McCurtain Cinema on Hwy 259 between Idabel and Broken Bow. A great pit stop on your scenic auto or Harley bike tour to Talimena Scenic Byway. Contact 580-286-7206 or 580-286-6468. May 19, 2007 - Kiamichi Street Rods host the annual Rod Run and Krazy Kones. Over 200 classic hot rods participate in the poker run cruise around the lake. Games, food, dance, and Mighty Midget Car Races. Enter your Kool Kar, Contact Broken Bow Main Street 580-584-2440. Winners have been known to stay at Pine Meadow Cabins!
	Annual Events Owa-Chito - Third weekend in June. Headline entertainers, free concerts, canoe race, 5 km road race, children’s games, outdoor amphitheatre entertainment, food vendors, art and photography contest, indian dancing, horseshoe contest, spelling bee, ax-throwing, talent contest, Bull of the Woods featuring the Outdoor Life Network and ESPN Stihl and Cabella's Ironjack Team, art show, golf scramble. Fourth of July Fireworks - hosted at Frontier General Store at dark-thirty. Donations accepted. Proceeds split between buying big firecrackers and to the Volunteer Fire Dept. Honobia Big Foot Festival - First weekend in October at Octavia, about 30 minutes north of Pine Meadow Cabins. ATV races, 5k run, crafts, food, family entertainment. Fall Festival - Third weekend in November at Beavers Bend. Crafts, artisans, homemade soap, food vendors, petting zoo, ironworks, leathermakers.
	Horseback Riding & Equestrian Trails Tame horseback riding is available at Beavers Bend State Park. The ride is suitable for children and meanders through the Ouachita National Forest where you'll see wildlife and birds along the trek. 580-494-6613.
	Places to Eat Abendigo's is located about five minutes from the cabins. The Beavers Bend Restaurant offers a view of the Mountain Fork River. Steven's Gap has the best fried catfish and pies. Shady Oaks has the best breakfast. Cabins are equipped with fully-furnished kitchens. Pruett's Grocery Store in Broken Bow is full-service. Frontier General is closest to the cabins and has a meat and deli counter, pizza, and most groceries and supplies as well as gasoline pumps. Judy has the best homemade tamales at the red cart.
	Relaxing Massage Ahhh. The gentle aroma of essesntial oils will lull you into total relaxation as our massage therapist provides swedish or deep tissue massage. Forget the spa, she comes to your cabin. Outdoor massage under the night sky during mild weather. Call 888-733-7829 to book.
	Pilots Adventure Get some flying hours in and land at McCurtain Regional Airport, Idabel 4o4. Fuel Available. We can arrange limousine transportation to the Idabel Country Club for a business meeting. Or set you up for golf, fly-fishing, or hunting trip. Airport Manager, George Whelton, 580-286-3558. Or you can fly into the 90F Jewel B. Callaham Airport on Rodeo Dr. in Broken Bow OK. 580-584-5530.
	Girls Gone Wine Pine Meadow Cabins is within walking distance to the Hochatown winery, tasting room and gift shop. Make your own wine, bottle it, cork it, design your private label. Sit on the outdoor patio with the chiminea and porch heater. Chandra, Michelle & Rhonda will take good care of you. 580-306-WINE (9463).
	Choctaw Casino Pine Meadow Cabins is ten minutes from Choctaw Casino. Open 7 days per week. 100s of gaming machines, blackjack, poker, slot machines, good hamburgers, and they serve eggs for breakfast at 5:00 am... if you're awake. Live entertainment from Native Choctaw Dancers, discount smoke shop next door. 580-584-5450.
	Limousine Tours Arrive at dinner in style, a tour around Broken Bow Lake, or an all day excursion through the nationally recognized Talimena Scenic Drive, Take your surprise really over the top and we'll pick you up at your home or office and bring you to Pine Meadow Cabins. Call 580-306-LIMO.
	Tidwell's Antique Auction Antiques for your home or cabin. Bronze decor, textiles, massive hardwood furniture, elegant, strong and one of a kind. Hailed as one of the finest antique auctions in the Southern United States. Call for next date, Jeff Tidwell, (580)584-2088.
	Brinkley Tractor Auction Third weekend of the month in Idabel OK. Tractors, implements, farm machinery. Call for next date (580)286-6539.
	Beaver's Bend Cabin Decor Custom log home interior designs. Located on Hwy 259 in Hochatown. Antiques for sale and cabin decor.
	Broken Bow Kiamichi Country Genealogy Society Broken Bow Library, 401 N Broadway, Broken Bow OK 74728. 580-584-2815 (ask for genealogy. Email bbkcgs@yahoo.com Hours: 10 AM-2 PM Mon-Fri 10 A M-12 PM Sat. Call before making a special trip, to be sure someone is there to help you. We are volunteers and there may be times we are not open. Quarterly meetings are in Jan, Apr, Jul and Oct. Third Thurs at 5:30 pm. Everyone welcome to find your McCurtain county ancestors.

Things to do in Beavers Bend Resort Park

Beavers Bend Resort Park Located 10 miles north of Broken Bow OK. The state park was built in the 1930s by the CCC, the park still stands today virtually unchanged. Families today find the park still appealing decades later with its unspoiled natural beauty. Your cabin at Pine Meadow Cabins is only a few minutes away from all the fun things to do. Make a reservation today at RESERVATIONS

Here are a few ideas of the things you can do in Beavers Bend:

At Beavers Bend Resort Park:

	The Beavers Bend Nature Center Bird watching is excellent year round. Injured birds and other animals are rehabilitated and released back into the wild. Bald Eagles migrate from the north and roost on the spectacular cliffs along the riverbank from Nov-Mar. Saturday mornings at 9:00 am join Eagle Watching at the Nature Center. Beavers Bend Naturalist, Frank Griffith leads story-telling, nature hikes and crafts. 580-494-6556.
	Beavers Bend Restaurant & Country Store Grilled trout, hamburger baskets and fried catfish are particularly good eats. You’ll not find a more scenic restaurant. Seat yourself (shoes barely required) on the upper deck surrounded by tree tops and the flowing Mountain Fork River below. They also have general store supplies and food. 580-494-6551
	The Beavers Bend Depot The Beavers Bend Depot operates an authentic 1/3 size replica of the C.P. Huntington S. P. steam engine train from 1863. Bring your camera as you will most likely encounter deer, turkey and other wildlife on the 15-20 minute ride through the Beaver’s Bend Resort Park Game Preserve. Children and adults alike will enjoy the train ride through Beavers Bend. Every Saturday in October is the "Train of Terror."
	Horseback Riding & Equestrian Trails The Depot also has tame horseback riding. The ride is 2.5 miles through the Game Preserve and takes about an hour. Reservations recommended on busy weekends. Hay rides are available for family reunions, organizations, birthday parties, team building or corporate event planning. Call Cecil Hicks at 580-494-6613.
	Beavers Bend Paddle Boats and swim beach Canoe rental, bumper boats, putt-put golf, kayak rental This water is nice and cool since it is part of the release for the trout stream. Call Terrell or Dave at 580-494-6512.
	Hiking Trails & Running The Beaver Lodge Trail is one of the nicest parallel to the Mountain Fork River, covered with shady tree canopy with two bridge crossings. Fun for kids. One mile out and back. Other trails in Beavers Bend Park up to the connecting David Boren trail of 12.5 miles (one way). Also see the Ouachita National Forest and Three Rivers Wildlife Management Areas for more trails, back packing and hiking. From Pine Meadow Cabins, you can run directly out your cabin across the road through several gravel road developments for scenic exercise. It’s about 6.2 from the cabins to the Broken Bow Lake and back on the Carson Creek Road.

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