Lake

Obviously, with a name like Liquid Therapy Lodge Broken Bow Cabins, we get excited about all things water and the lake, rivers and streams in and around Hochatown provide plenty to get excited about. It is our belief that Broken Bow Lake is the prettiest large lake in the state and we have pretty much seen them all. It is a deep lake, by manmade lake standards at approximately 180 feet. The depth, along with the predominantly rocky bottom ensure that the lake is almost always crystal clear. The lake construction began in 1968 and it was filled and opened in 1970. The lake, which is located on the Mountain Fork River, is just a few miles east of Hochatown. The lake is operated by the Corps of Engineers and therefore, development near the shoreline is very limited. Broken Bow Lake is an extremely clean and clear lake! The lake sits in southeastern Oklahoma in McCurtain County covering 14,000 acres with 180 miles of shoreline. Dense forest surrounds its natural beauty. The Tulsa District of the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) operates Broken Bow Lake which is fed by the Mountain Fork River. The southern and widest part of Broken Bow Lake is strewn with islands.

History of Broken Bow Lake

The Flood Control Act of 1958 authorized the construction of Broken Bow Lake. Work began in 1961. Collecting and storing water began in 1968. The Caddo Indians inhabited the Broken Bow Lake region from 1,00 to 791 A.C., and archeologists found spear points dating all the way back to 6000 B.C.

One of our most important historical events in Native American history includes the Trail of Tears, which runs parallel to U.S. Route 70 on the southern end of Broken Bow Lake. The United States government signed a treaty with the Choctaw Tribe in 1820. The tribe, traded their homeland in Mississippi for this land in McCurtain County.

McCurtain County is named after a Choctaw chief. The chief also had three three sons who would follow in his footsteps and become chiefs. The settlement became known as Con-Chito. This is now the area of the business district in current Broken Bow. The Choctaws referred to their hunting trips as Owa-chita which is where the beautiful Ouachita Mountains gets its name. The Kiamichi Mountains were named by the French explorers. The name implies “horned screamer”, after a bird that inhabited the region. Beavers Bend State Park is the area of a Choctaw settlement named after John T. Beavers.

A Choctaw Indian named Hocha, who arrived on the Trail of Tears, named Hocha settled in Old Hochatown, which is now at the bottom of Broken Bow Lake. When Broken Bow Lake was being built, Hochatown moved its post office, churches, cemetery, and housing to its new location on Highway 259 at the time of the lake construction. .

There are campgrounds, boat ramps and hiking trails at various locations around the lake. The Cedar Creek Golf Course is a beautiful course that stretches for 6,582 yards with gorgeous views of the lake and tree lined holes. The course offers cart rentals, 18 holes, pro shop, club rentals and putting green. Broken Bow Lake offers fantastic fishing, skiing, boat tours as well as many other water sports. If trout fishing is more your speed, the Mountain Fork River just below the dam is an amazingly beautiful area with a rocky bottom and chilly water rear round. The river winds its way through trees and rocky cliffs and will most definitely make you forget all of your worries! Rentals are available for kayaks, canoes, paddleboats on this area of the river. Fishing guides are available for fly fishing, etc. Contact Chris for a fly fishing lesson or two at 580-583-4412. Chris is phenomenal and is very familiar with Liquid Therapy Lodge Broken Bow Cabins.

The lake has trout, small mouth bass, large mouth bass, crappie, catfish, sunfish, and striper! Organized float trips are available farther downstream near Liquid Therapy Lodge Broken Bow Cabins. Whichever water adventure interests you, you will be able to find it in this stunningly beautiful area of the state.

You and your family will love your stay at Liquid Therapy Lodge Broken Bow Cabins. 

Another great spot near Liquid Therapy Lodge Broken Bow Cabins is Carson Creek within Beavers Bend State Park is accessed from Highway 259 in Hochatown. You can find camping and recreation here. The park is full of pine trees and has wonderful lake views. Included in the area are:

  • RV camping
  • Tent camping
  • Pavilion
  • Picnic tables
  • Fire rings
  • Restrooms
  • Boat ramps
  • Hiking trails

Make camping and cabin reservations on the TravelOK website. For questions about your reservations or about the park, call the park directly at 580-494-6300. You are a short drive from kayak and canoe rentals, horseback rides, train rides, and more.

Beavers Bend Marina:

196 Marina Ln
Broken Bow, OK 74728
Phone: 580-494-6455

Boat tours also available! Contact Charles at 580-212-1002 for a Three Hour Tour! Charles can point out all the islands such as Hamburger Island, Gilligan’s Island, Cook Island and there is also a Boob Island haha. Charles also has a few fishing tips such as using watermelon red cinco or watermelon red lizard to catch bass. He also suggests using a green weanie for the crappie! And, raisins out of raisin bread might catch you some perch and crappie both. Crappie holes are by Boobs Island and also on the east side of Hamburger Island.

Per Charles, fishing is good by the big persimmon trees close to the water! Another fun fact from Charles is that if you get a persimmon off the tree and open it up, rumor is that it can predict the harshness of the winter. If you see a spoon, it supposedly means that the winter will be full of lots of snow. Knives means that the winter will be very cold and forks mean that a mild winter is ahead.

If camping is your thing, there are hundreds of beautiful campsites to pick from to fit you taste. You can camp right along the spectacular Mountain Fork River, in the wooded tree area, or along the shores of Broken Bow Lake.  You will always remember your stay at Liquid Therapy Lodge Broken Bow Cabins.