Southeast Oklahoma has become famous over the last few years as an outdoor adventurer’s paradise. McCurtain County, Oklahoma is blanketed in thousands of acres of National Forests cascading down from the Ouachita and Kiamichi mountains. Running through these mountains are rivers and streams and clear mountain lakes. Put it all together and you’ve got plenty of room and opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors.

The Lakes & Rivers of McCurtain County
Tucked away in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains lies one of Oklahoma’s best-kept secrets: Broken Bow Lake. With its crystal-clear water and numerous islands, the 14,200-acre gem is rapidly becoming one of the better-known smallmouth-bass fisheries in the region.

With the impoundment of the Mountain Fork River, which is known for an abundant population of native Ouachita-strain smallmouths, it was merely a matter of time before this lake exploded into a bronzeback angler's dream come true.

Broken Bow is one of Oklahoma's deepest lakes, with some areas reaching 140 feet, and its shoreline consists of mostly steep, rocky banks cradling clean, clear water - the perfect recipe for smallmouth bass to thrive and reproduce year after year. The McCurtain County area also offers other rivers, streams and lakes offering unique fishing opportunities. You’ll need more than a few trips here to explore them all!

Whitewater Adventure & Trophy Trout
If prefer the non-motorized kind of boating then pick up an oar and jump into a canoe headed down the lower Mountain Fork River. This pristine mountain stream comes out of the Broken Bow lake Dam and offers great canoeing the whole family can enjoy. For even more adventure try the Glover River, the last free flowing river in Oklahoma. Its high flows (seasonal) are a challenge to expert canoeists.

The first 14 miles of the lower Mountain Fork River are an outstanding trout habitat with the first 3.8 miles classified as a Trophy section (no boats or barbed hooks.) The Oklahoma State record for Brown Trout was set here in April 2005 with a monster 17-pound, 4.64-ounce trophy trout!

Fun on 4 Wheels, 2 Wheels or No Wheels!
McCurtain County is quickly becoming famous as an outstanding destination for ATV riders and mountain biker riders. Our large tracts of forest land offer thousands of acres of riding. There are some suggested riding areas in the county and riders should be familiar with the rules of the road. [More…]

Championship Golf
Looking for something a little less strenuous but just as challenging? Cedar Creek Golf Course has received a 4 ½ stars rating (out of 5 stars) from Golf Digest magazine. This incredibly beautiful course stretches along side Broken Bow Lake and was carved out of the adjoining wilderness area. Fairways are lined with stands of pine, oak and hickory and you routinely see deer, fox, wild turkey and even bald eagles as you play.