Frequently Asked Questions


What is my driving distance to Broken Bow?

  • Dallas - Broken Bow is 197 miles from the center of Dallas. It is a 3 to 3 1/2 hour drive, depending upon your starting point.
  • Oklahoma City - Broken Bow is 255 miles from the center of Oklahoma City – usually a 4-hour drive.
  • Tulsa - Broken Bow is 218 miles from Tulsa – usually a 3 1/2 hour drive.

What time is check-in / check-out? Check-in time is 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. These times are firm in order to allow adequate time for cleaning between guests.

What are the cabin amenities? All Beavers Bend Adventures cabins are fully equipped for all your needs. They each have outdoor grills, cooking utensils and linens for the number of people the cabin sleeps.

Is firewood provided? Some cabins have gas fireplaces and some have wood burning fireplaces. Beavers Bend Adventures provides firewood for cabins with wood burning fireplaces from mid October through mid March.

What is the nearest MapQuest address? Broken Bow, OK. All cabins are new and do not have physical addresses. See the Beavers Bend Adventures area map on the web site. Mapquest Link Broken Bow.

You can also enter the following information into your GPS: Broken Bow High School, Hwy. 259, Broken Bow, OK 74728

How will I find my cabin? You will receive directions from Broken Bow to your cabin, as well as your cabin’s key code, by e-mail approximately 14 days prior to your arrival.

Do you have handicapped facilities? No – some cabins are more suited for the handicapped with only 2 – 3 steps and one story.

Are pets allowed? See the website and look for the running dog per cabin. Please be sure to bathe, brush and treat for fleas before bringing your furry family member to the cabin. We also request you to crate your pets when leaving them at the cabin.

Are any of the cabins located on the lake? Broken Bow Lake is managed by the Corps of Engineers. Therefore, no cabins or homes are allowed to be built near the water. The Beavers Bend Adventures cabins are nestled in the Ouachita National Forest. Beavers Bend is 3 – 5 miles. Broken Bow Lake is 4 – 6 miles.

Where can we find supplies and groceries in the area? Pruett’s Grocery in Broken Bow, Super Wal-Mart in Idabel or Wal-Mart in Broken Bow.

If I book today, what charges apply to my credit card?
There is a $50 per night non-refundable deposit per cabin which is charged to your card right away. The deposit is applied toward your balance, which is charged to your credit card 14 days prior to your arrival, or 30 days prior to major holiday & Spring Break arrivals. At that time, you will receive three e-mails from us:

  • Driving directions to your cabin from Broken Bow and your key code
  • Cabin Rental Policies for review
  • Concierge Services & area information

Please forward these e-mails to all members of your group. Please check your junk mail folder for this information. In order to avoid this important information being sent to your junk mail folder, please take the time now to enter the following e-mail address into your contacts: brookegambol@gmail.com and info@beaversbendadventures.com.

Do you accept cash payments?
No, a credit card is required in order to make a reservation.

What if we have more people in our group than the cabin sleeps?
Cabins are equipped to comfortably sleep the maximum number indicated (2 per bed and 2 per sleeper sofa). We supply enough amenities (towels, dishes, etc.) for that number of people. We STRONGLY suggest that you rent additional cabins for additional occupants. See the Beavers Bend Adventures map to find cabins located nearby.

Are there any restaurants in the area? There are four restaurants within within 1 to 3 miles from all the Beavers Bend Adventures cabins – Shady Oaks, Abendigos, Stevens Gap & Beavers Bend Café. All are casual dress. The Frontier General Store offers take-out food. There are additional restaurants in Broken Bow.

Do I need to buy a fishing license?
When fishing in the river, all ages are required to hold a valid trout stamp and people 14 & over must hold a valid Oklahoma fishing license. When fishing on Broken Bow Lake, only a permanent or temporary fishing license is required. Fishing licenses and trout stamps may be purchased at Wal-Mart, most convenient stores or the Beavers Bend State Park office. Broken Bow Lake is well known for large mouth bass, white bass, crappie & walleye. Fishing guides are available. Mountain Fork River is a designated trout stream. Rainbow and brown trout are stocked two times per month. See stocking dates on the Oklahoma Wildlife website. For more fishing guide info, go to www.mcta2.com.

Where are the boat ramps? Beavers Bend Marina is located on Stevens Gap Road. There are four other boat ramps in Carson Creek and Stevens Gap. See the map on the Beavers Bend Adventures website

Are water craft rentals available? Yes – pontoon boats, fishing boats and Jet Ski rentals are available at Beavers Bend Marina. Call 580-494-6455, or reserve online at www.beaversbendmarina.com.

Are Canoe rentals available? Yes – half-day or full-day canoe rentals are available on the lower Mountain Fork River. Also inside Beavers Bend State Park are canoe, paddle boats, bumper boats and kayak rentals. See the Area Attractions page of the Beavers Bend Adventures web site for phone numbers.

Are there mountain bike and hiking trails in the area? All designated bike / hiking trails are located within the boundaries of Beavers Bend State Park. Check with the Nature Center or the State Park office for trail maps and directions. It is a good idea to notify the Nature Center (580-494-6556) or State Park office (580-494-6300) to let them know your plans to hike or bike the trails.

Are there designated ATV trails? Yes – you must have an access pass to ride on any of the Three Rivers trails (Weyerhaeuser land). The cost is $40 per person per year for Oklahoma Residents, $85 per person per year for non-residents. ATV access fees may be paid at Wal-Mart, most convenience stores or at the Beavers Bend State Park office. Frontier General Store has area ATV trail maps and info. Be sure to obtain and understand the rules and regulations before riding the trails. The nearest ATV access is one mile North of the Northern Hills addition. The trails going East and West from this point do not require an access pass. Please read the ATV rules posted on the tree on the East side for any updates.

May we ride our ATV vehicles from the cabins? No – you must trailer your vehicles to the ATV trails.

Are your cabins air conditioned? Yes – all of the Beavers Bend Adventures cabins are luxury homes, fully equipped with thermostat controlled central heating and air conditioning.

Do your cabins have fireplaces? Yes – all the Beavers Bend Adventures cabins have fireplaces for winter use and outdoor fire rings for campfires. Don’t forget to bring the marshmallows!

Are there wild animals in the area? The cabins are located in the forest and we share the forest with rabbits, squirrels, raccoons, etc. For your protection, caution should be taken against poison ivy and 2 types of poisonous snakes – copperheads and rattlesnakes. Poison ivy and bug repellant is suggested.

Are 4-wheel drive vehicles required? Most of our cabins have easy access. However, some cabins are located in areas where 4-wheel drive is considered more convenient.