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Beavers Bend State Park is located in the mountainous region of southeast Oklahoma along the shores of Broken Bow Lake and the Mountain Fork River. Guests traveling down the winding roads through the forests of pine and hardwood trees will find adventure, beautiful scenery and plenty of activities inside this state park. The scenic beauty of Beavers Bend State Park makes it one of Oklahoma's most popular areas. Nestled among the trees and alongside the Mountain Fork River are rustic and modern cabins, RV sites and tent campsites, as well as two group camps. Two yurts named "Happy Hearth" and "Bear Tracks" are also available for overnight lodging. These round, tent-like structures are located right near the Mountain Fork River. This 3,482-acre park offers 47 cabins with kitchenettes, plus 393 campsites and over 50 tent sites spread over eight camping areas. All RV and tent sites are available for online reservations. Waste dump stations are available. Leashed pets are welcome in the park and there are cabins with one and two bedrooms that allow pets for a small nightly fee.
We actually saw a deer on Deer Crossing Trail. 5 stars. It is fairly easy to traverse with some challenging sections. The terrain is beautiful.
Did the Deer Crossing Trail hike with some friends last weekend. We had a pregnant woman in the group and this hike was a bit much for her. This is not an expert hike by any means, but you should be in good shape (able to climb many flights of stairs). There are many hills you must go up and down. Some friends made it to the end and said that the view at the end was not worth the hike.
Cannot fully rate this trail since we did not go the full way due to time. The beginning was a little bland. But had some good inclines to get your heart rate up.
More about the journey than the destination, this trail has a lot of up and down and was just the right challenge level. Not an expert trail by any means, but you do need to be in decent shape to complete the out and back. Recommend starting from the less crowded Cedar Bluff trail head and doing the Cedar Bluff trail into Deer Crossing.
