Broken Bow OK Camping

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

Search Broken Bow. A few posts.