If You Live In Oklahoma, You Must Visit This Amazing State Park
Oklahoma is home to 34 state parks – all of which are beautiful, relaxing and worth a visit. Of those, there’s one that stands out above the rest. It offers crystal clear waters, towering pines and breathtaking scenery. It has almost every outdoor activity you’re looking for in a state park and it’s right here in Oklahoma. Beavers Bend State Park is a gem in southeastern Oklahoma, comprised of 1,300 acres about 10 miles north of Broken Bow. The park boasts of a postcard-like setting and is an outdoor oasis waiting to be discovered. Take a look around the park and you’ll see what makes Beavers Bend State Park a must-visit destination:
About five miles of the Lower Mountain Fork River is within Beavers Bend State Park, where boat access is unlimited. The river is also a popular canoe and kayak float trip destination from spring through fall. The scenery is spectacular.
A year-round naturalist and a well-stocked nature center make possible a program lineup that includes campfire programs on the banks of the Mountain Fork River, nature hikes, arts and crafts classes, water sports, bingo, sunset hikes, nature films, and astronomy outings.
Golfers will find themselves in paradise at one of the nicest courses in the state. Nestled in the foothills of the Kiamichi Mountains, the long, narrow course is surrounded by pine forests and the deep-blue waters of Broken Bow Lake.
Rent a luxurious cabin near Beavers Bend. The area near the state park offers over 700 cabins to choose from. From economical cabins to ultra-luxury, the options for accommodations are endless.
The David L. Boren Trail offers 16 miles of hiking trails with 4 miles of multi-purpose trails that wander along ridge tops, over creek bottoms, through tall stands of timber, and into areas so remote one can almost experience what early-day explorers must have felt upon seeing the Ouachita National Forest for the first time.
If your idea of a fun afternoon involves driving across the terrain without a paved street in sight, the Beavers Bend area is your off-road paradise. Miles and miles of forest roads meander through the Ouachita National Forest and the Honobia Creek Wildlife Management area where ATVs and other all-terrain vehicles are welcome. Please check on local laws for ATV use.
As you can see, Beavers Bend State Park is a premier destination in the Sooner State. Oh, and did we mention the average summer temperature is only 80 degrees? Once you go, you'll never want to leave!
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Ashley has lived in Oklahoma for 25 years and is the Oklahoma staff writer for onlyinyourstate.com. When she isn't exploring Oklahoma, she enjoys visiting the beaches of California.
