Planning a boating adventure during your stay? Broken Bow Lake, nestled in the Ouachita Mountains near Broken Bow and Hochatown, offers a variety of boat ramps to suit every need—whether launching your own vessel or renting one locally. Here's your ultimate guide to the best access points on the lake.
🧭 Ramp Highlights & Access Fees
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Beavers Bend Marina Ramp
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Free concrete, two-lane ramp with ~12 trailer stalls + overflow parking. Courtesy dock available. ($0 launch fee) YouTube+15brokenbowlake.net+15pinelakebrokenbow.com+15
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Offers fuel dock, marina services, boat/Sea‑Doo rentals, and a lakeside store Beavers Bend Marina | Broken Bow, OK+1Beavers Bend Marina | Broken Bow, OK+1
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Coyote Drive Ramp
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$10/day; two‑lane concrete, 8° slope, 30+ trailer spots (12 pull-through), beach access, no courtesy dock YouTube+13brokenbowlake.net+13brokenbowlake.net+13
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Carson’s Creek North (Firefly Ramp) & Grasshopper (East) Ramp
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$10/day, single- and two-lane concrete ramps with 8° slopes, 20–30+ trailer spots; no courtesy docks brokenbowlake.net+1brokenbowlake.net+1brokenbowlake.net+1brokenbowlake.net+1
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Carson’s Creek South (Hawk Ramp)
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$10/day, single-lane concrete, ~11 trailer spots, no dock Facebook+12brokenbowlake.net+12brokenbowlake.net+12
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Lakeview Lodge Ramp
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$10/day, mixed-material one-lane ramp, ~15 trailer spots and a steep beach. Ramp is older and in poorer condition Beavers Bend Marina | Broken Bow, OK+12brokenbowlake.net+12Wikipedia+12
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Traffic patterns: Marina ramp is busiest on weekends and holidays—arriving early helps secure space MB Boat Owners+13TigéOwners.com+13pinelakebrokenbow.com+13Beavers Bend Marina | Broken Bow, OK+1Beavers Bend Marina | Broken Bow, OK+1Beavers Bend Marina | Broken Bow, OK+1pinelakebrokenbow.com+1WikipediaSouthwestern Division, Corps of Engineers+13Facebook+13MB Boat Owners+13. Other ramps offer quieter options.
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Fishing access: Ramps like Coyote Drive and Carson’s Creek are excellent launch points for overnight fishing trips—check out Omnia’s interactive fishing maps brokenbowlake.net+2Omnia Fishing+2brokenbowlake.net+2.
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Facility access: Marina ramp is perfect if you're renting boats or need fuel, food, or gear.
🛟 Safety & Boating Tips
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Always wear a PFD and follow Corps of Engineers rules Facebook+1TigéOwners.com+1Southwestern Division, Corps of Engineers.
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Use depth finders—Broken Bow Lake ranges from 50 to 185 ft deep, with hidden ridges brokenbowlake.net+1Facebook+1.
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Avoid no‑wake zones near shore and beach areas .
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Parking fills quickly—arrive before 9 AM on weekends or use alternative ramps
🌄 Why These Ramps Matter
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Accessibility: Multiple launch sites ensure access even during peak seasons.
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Amenities: Variety from full-service marinas to beach ramps.
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Experience: Tailor your trip—fishing, relaxing, or watersports.
🚀 Ready to Launch?
Stay at one of our Broken Bow or Hochatown cabins? We’ll help you choose the best ramp based on your plans—fishing, boating, or jet-skiing. Want rental rates or local maps? Just reach out!