Broken Bow OK Camping

Search Broken Bow. A few posts.

I did, but didn't see any details, other than 'Broken Bow is cool.' I'm looking for info specifically on Hocahtown State Park, if anyone has it.

I don't remember any RV sites right on the lake. Maybe some tent sites. I would call the park directly. 580-494-6300. It is a beautiful area.
Lake Texoma Corps of Engineers park Burns Run East sites 34, 35, 36, 38, 39. New sites with full hookups. Not much shade in this section. You can actually see photos of the sites on www.recreation.gov. click on "Facility Map" then select one of the site numbers to view the photo.

Beavers Bend St Park is near and as good as it gets. Full hook ups etc.

Thanks for the info. Is there swimming, etc, at Beaver's Bend?

Beaver Bend above the dam water outlet is great for floating and swimming the Elm, Fern and Hickory camping areas on the map.

Beaver Bend Map

Below the powerhouse, the river alongside the Acorn and Buckeye camping areas (and Cypress) and the Cabin area are marked as 'No swimming' down to the low water dam (as of about 18 months ago my last visit) - but I've seen people in the water there in the past.

The two RV campgrounds at Hochatown SP are not located on the water. There is a big swim beach along the dispersed tent camping area. I've seen a few small TT/ popups dry camping in those sites in the past.

There are no other campgrounds on the lake.

Hochatown Map

Broken Bow is a 'relatively' new lake - I remember visiting the year it was filling up - late 60s.

It is an incredibly beautiful area - and worth the visit. Even with no lakeside camping sites.

One recommendation - take a motorhome/ RV in via the north Route 259A access - not the south. Yes, it is a big downgrade to Big Bend from the top of the dam - but a wide road. The south road is also a steep downgrade - on a narrow curvy road with almost no shoulders.

Excellent feedback! Thanks for the info. I'll look into getting a reservation shortly for Beaver Bend!

Lake Catherine SP Arkansas

I have never been to Broken Bow, but I have been to Lake Catherine in Arkansas. From Ft Worth, it's really not that much further of a drive. We were really impressed with the park, and sites #26-70 have good waterfront access. The marina rents pontoon boats and there is a really nice swim beach there at the park.

Only a small section of BB is reservable. It is a loop next to the river that flows out of the lake. You may or may not get a site next to water. The best sites are non reservable and are first come first served and people go to great pains to "save" the primo sites next to water. They will get there a few days early and pitch an empty tent on a nice site next door that is never used other than to hold the site for a buddy. Shouldnt be allowed IMHO.

I have driven through Hochatown and it is a nice park. Can't remember if there are water side sites. Seems like there may be a few in spots, but can't be certain. Again, I think first come first served there as well.

I love Beavers Bend and have been going there for years.

Here is a link to a pile of pictures we took a short while ago at Beavers Bend SP when we were there with a bunch of friends. Also, we drove through Hochatown SP and thought Beavers Bend was much better.

Beavers Bend pics