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Luxury Broken Bow Cabins

Things to Do in Broken Bow, Oklahoma

Guests staying in Broken Bow and Hochatown typically plan activities around Hochatown, Beavers Bend State Park, Broken Bow Lake, and the Mountain Fork River. Luxury Broken Bow Cabins is a local, owner-run company led by Terry Ivie (Oklahoma real estate broker) and April Ivie (Texas real estate broker). They have owned cabins in Broken Bow since 2004 and have run short-term rentals here since 2008. This guide covers places to eat, hiking, ATV and UTV rides, lake and river time, wineries, shopping, spas, and groceries.

We have 35+ cabins in Broken Bow, Hochatown and the Beavers Bend area. None of our cabins are lakefront — they are nearby stays for guests who want the park, the lake and Hochatown close at hand.

Always confirm current hours, trail conditions, rentals and event times before you go. For current trail, restaurant and condition questions from other visitors, Terry also runs the Broken Bow Oklahoma Group on Facebook (45,000+ members).

Places to eat in Broken Bow and Hochatown

Hochatown and nearby Broken Bow have a range of places to eat, including steaks, burgers, barbecue, pizza, coffee and sweets. Here are restaurants we verified through Oklahoma’s official tourism listings or the business’s own site. Hours and menus change — check before you head out. Grateful Head Pizza Oven & Tap Room is a verified pizza and tap-beer stop in Hochatown (TravelOK lists handmade pizza, tap beer and root beer, outdoor seating and weekend live music in the beer garden at 10251 N Hwy 259, Hochatown).

BBQ

Buffalo Grill — TravelOK describes barbecue plates, burgers (including buffalo, beef, turkey and black bean options), sandwiches and homemade barbecue sauce. Address listed: 6272 N Hwy 259, Broken Bow.

Burgers

Buffalo Grill (see BBQ) also lists burgers. Mountain Fork Brewery — TravelOK lists craft beer plus salads, fresh-ground hamburgers and brick-oven pizza in a family-friendly setting with a patio. Address listed: 89 N Lukfata Trail Rd, Broken Bow / Hochatown area.

Tacos

We are not listing a specific taco restaurant here because we could not verify one from a current official listing on this pass. Ask us, or confirm current Hochatown options before you go.

Seafood

We are not listing a specific seafood restaurant here because we could not verify one from a current official listing on this pass. Confirm current options before you go.

Steaks

Abendigo’s Grill & Patio — TravelOK lists tender steaks, chicken, appetizers and patio dining with live music in season. Address commonly listed: 10050 N US Hwy 259, Broken Bow. Phone listed on TravelOK: 580-494-7222.

Coffee

Hochatown Trading Post & Coffee Co. — TravelOK lists craft coffee and tea (beans from West Oak Roastery) plus gifts and outdoor gear, next to Abendigo’s. Address listed: 10050 N US 259, Broken Bow.

Dirty sodas

We are not listing a specific dirty-soda shop here because we could not verify one from a current official listing on this pass. Confirm current options before you go.

Sweets

Northside Ice Cream Parlor — TravelOK lists hand-dipped ice cream, shakes, sundaes, banana splits and floats at Secluded Acres, 9123 N US Hwy 259, Broken Bow.

Hiking around Beavers Bend State Park

Beavers Bend State Park has hiking and nature trails around Broken Bow Lake and the Mountain Fork River. TravelOK and Oklahoma State Parks materials describe the David Boren Hiking Trail system as several named segments you can mix and match. Official trail names commonly listed:

  • Beaver Lodge Trail (about 1 mile)

  • Cedar Bluff Nature Trail (about 1 mile)

  • Beaver Creek Trail (about 1 mile)

  • Southpark Trail (about 1 mile)

  • Lookout Mountain Trail (about 1.5 miles)

  • Deer Crossing Trail (about 2 miles)

  • Skyline Trail (about 5 miles; more challenging, with creek crossings and steep grades)

TravelOK also notes longer combinations (for example Beaver Lodge to Forest Heritage Center) and that trail markers use distinct colors. Park materials ask hikers to register at the Forest Heritage Center or Nature Center before longer hikes. Confirm trail status and closures with the park office (commonly listed: 580-494-6300).

For guests who want a cabin base for hiking days, see our one-bedroom cabins for hiking in Broken Bow. Our Beavers Bend cabin rentals are all close to the park.

ATV and UTV rentals and trail rides

Local companies rent ATVs and UTVs for exploring the area, and riders on national-forest land must stay on routes marked open on the current map. Two rental companies we verified:

  • Captain’s Hideaway Powersports Rentals — TravelOK lists ATV/UTV and Jeep rentals for self-guided rides toward Ouachita Mountain off-road trails. Address listed: 5375 N US Hwy 259, Broken Bow. Phone listed: 580-306-5150. Confirm age, license, deposit and trailer requirements with them before you book.

  • Bandits ATV and Boat Rentals — The company’s own site lists street-legal and off-road UTV rentals and boat/pontoon rentals in Hochatown / Broken Bow, with an address at 9160 N US Hwy 259, Broken Bow. Phone listed: 580-494-3333.

Official riding rules matter. On the Ouachita National Forest, the U.S. Forest Service requires OHVs (ATVs, UTVs, dirt bikes and similar) only on roads and trails designated open on the current Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM). MVUMs are reissued regularly; riders are responsible for using the current map. Do not assume which forest trails allow ATVs — check the Forest Service OHV page and the current Oklahoma MVUM, or call the local Forest Service office before you ride. Riding off designated routes can damage land and wildlife habitat and may violate federal rules.

Broken Bow Lake and the Mountain Fork River

Broken Bow Lake and the Mountain Fork River are the main water recreation around Broken Bow, Oklahoma. The lake is about 14,000 acres, with Beavers Bend Marina offering a store, boat slips and watercraft rentals that commonly include pontoon, houseboat, ski boat, jet ski / personal watercraft, tube, canoe and kayak options. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers notes one designated swim beach on Broken Bow Lake, located within Stephens Gap. Below the dam, the Mountain Fork River is used for kayaking, canoeing and fishing. Beavers Bend State Park sits along both the lake and the river; the park office is commonly listed at 580-494-6300.

None of our cabins are lakefront. They are within about 20 miles of Broken Bow Lake, in Broken Bow, Hochatown and the Beavers Bend area.

For more lake detail and nearby cabins, see Cabins Near Broken Bow Lake. Always confirm current hours, rentals and beach conditions with the park or marina before you go.

Family attractions in Broken Bow and Hochatown

Families visiting Broken Bow and Hochatown can spend time at museums, mazes, mini-golf, train and horseback rides, a golf course, ziplines and other attractions we verified through official tourism listings. Confirm current hours with each place before you go.

Inside Beavers Bend State Park, the Forest Heritage Center has forestry history and wood-art exhibits (TravelOK describes dioramas by Smokey Bear artist Harry Rossoll, forestry tools and wood art). Nearby in the park, Beavers Bend Depot & Trail Rides offers replica train rides and horseback trail rides — confirm seasonal hours — and Cedar Creek Golf Course is an 18-hole course at 3650 Golf Course Rd.

In the Hochatown area, The MAZE of Hochatown is an outdoor wooden maze (TravelOK describes about 29,000 square feet) at 12206 N US Hwy 259, Broken Bow. Beavers Bend Mining Company offers gem mining / sluice and mini-golf at 9221 N. US HWY 259, Broken Bow, and Old West Town Mini-Golf is an 18-hole Western-themed course at Secluded Acres, 9123 N US Hwy 259. Rugaru Adventures runs zipline tours (TravelOK describes a multi-line wooded tour) at 2658 Stevens Gap Rd, Broken Bow; confirm seasonal hours. Broken Bow Balloon Rides offers weather-dependent morning flights and should be booked ahead.

For cabin ideas near these stops, see Hochatown luxury cabins and one-bedroom cabins for a Hochatown family trip.

Wineries, breweries, shopping, spas, and groceries

Broken Bow and Hochatown have wineries, craft breweries, gift shopping, spas and a few grocery options for cabin stays.

  • Girls Gone Wine — TravelOK lists wine tasting, a gift shop and a covered patio at 10216 N Hwy 259, Broken Bow (Hochatown). A downtown Broken Bow tasting location is also described on the winery’s own site.

  • Fish Tales Winery & Vineyards — TravelOK lists tastings and a gift shop at 17 Oak Leaf Ln, Broken Bow, with muscadine wines among the specialties described.

  • Beavers Bend Brewery & Taproom — TravelOK lists craft beer flights, patio seating and growlers/cans at 46 Coho Rd, Broken Bow.

  • Mountain Fork Brewery — Craft beer, burgers and pizza (see dining above).

  • The Tasting Room — TravelOK lists a mixed-beverage club next door to Hochatown Distilling Company at 37 N Lukfata Trail Rd, Hochatown (21+).

  • Hochatown Trading Post & Coffee Co. — Coffee plus gifts and outdoor gear (see coffee above).

  • Caramel Apple Day Spa — TravelOK lists massage, facial and salon services, plus hot tub, sauna and cold plunge options at 20 Big Frk Road, Broken Bow / Hochatown area.

  • Body Harmony Day Spa — TravelOK lists customized therapeutic massage and holistic sessions at 90 Oak Leaf Ln, Hochatown / Broken Bow.

Groceries: Beavers Bend Marina’s TravelOK listing notes groceries, snacks and beverages among marina store offerings. Beavers Bend State Park’s TravelOK page also notes a grocery among park amenities. For a full grocery run, confirm what is stocked locally for your dates.

For a tasting-weekend cabin plan, see big-group cabins for a tasting weekend.

Things to do in Hochatown

Hochatown is the main visitor area near Broken Bow, with restaurants (BBQ, burgers, tacos, seafood, steaks, coffee, dirty sodas and sweets), shopping, spas, and outfitters for ATVs, lake rentals and other activities. Most of the dining, tasting rooms, coffee and sweets listed above sit along or just off the Hochatown corridor, and family attractions are covered in the section above.

For cabins based near these activities, see Hochatown luxury cabins and one-bedroom cabins for a Hochatown family trip. Compare a few mid-size stays in four two-bedroom cabins in Broken Bow.

Concerts and events in Broken Bow and Hochatown

The Broken Bow and Hochatown area often has live music, festivals, and seasonal events. The list below is for the current week. Always confirm the date and details with the venue before you go. We update this section weekly. For day-of local tips, see the Broken Bow Oklahoma Group on Facebook.

Events for the week of November 6–12, 2026

These listings were verified from public event or venue pages (America/Chicago). Times come from those sources — confirm with the venue, and note that Abendigo’s lists some live music as weather-dependent.

  • Friday, November 6, 2026: Tennessee Jet & Friends at Abendigo’s Grill & Patio in Broken Bow

  • Saturday, November 7, 2026: Carter Combs at Mountain Fork Brewery in Broken Bow

  • Saturday, November 7, 2026: Jackie Darlene at Abendigo’s Grill & Patio in Broken Bow

  • Thursday, November 12, 2026: Music Bingo at Mountain Fork Brewery in Broken Bow

Stay nearby — cabins you can book direct

Luxury Broken Bow Cabins is a local, owner-run company with 35+ cabins in Broken Bow, Hochatown and the Beavers Bend area, led by Terry Ivie (Oklahoma real estate broker) and April Ivie (Texas real estate broker) of Ivie Realty. They have owned cabins in Broken Bow since 2004 and have run short-term rentals here since 2008.

  • Owner-operated. The people answering your call know the cabins.

  • Near the activities, not lakefront. None of our cabins are lakefront. They are nearby stays within about 20 miles of Broken Bow Lake.

  • Clear house rules. Check-in after 3 PM, check-out 11 AM. The person reserving must be 21+. Quiet hours 11 PM to 7 AM.

  • Pet-friendly options. Many cabins allow pets (check each listing). Service animals welcome at no fee.

  • Book direct for lower fees than national booking platforms.

Browse every cabin and live availability at book.luxurybrokenbowcabins.com or our Book Direct page, or start with our Hochatown luxury cabins. You can also see our Broken Bow cabins with hot tubs or large group cabins in Broken Bow. Learn more about us, or contact us. Questions or help picking a cabin? Call or text 214-578-5185 or email terryivie@yahoo.com.

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