Kiamichi Country: local rooms, events and more

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Kiamichi Country

Where the pines meet the water

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Welcome to Kiamichi Country, where the lakes are clear and the folks are friendly. Come for the fishing, stay for the barbecue and the small-town charm.

Clubs for Kiamichi Country

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The room

Kiamichi Country Quiet now Where the pines meet the water

One room for everyone around Kiamichi Country. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.

Ask the neighbours

All

A good plumber, the best tacos, a lost cat: nobody has asked yet. Be the first.

Coming up

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Marketplace

Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Kiamichi Country. Sign in to sell something.

Things to do

Beavers Bend State Park Scenic park along the Mountain Fork River with hiking, cabins, and trout fishing
Broken Bow Lake Large reservoir popular for boating, fishing, and camping
Hugo Lake Known for fishing, camping, and birdwatching
Talimena National Scenic Byway 54-mile drive through the Ouachita Mountains, especially beautiful in fall
Ouachita National Forest Part of the forest lies in McCurtain County with hiking and hunting
Museum of the Red River Regional history and Native American artifacts in Idabel

Outdoors Fishing on Broken Bow Lake
Outdoors Hiking the trails at Beavers Bend
With kids Visiting the Museum of the Red River
With kids Swimming at the lake beaches
Evenings Casino shows and gaming
Evenings Live music at local bars
Locals love Lakeside cabins
Locals love Small-town diners

Through the year

Kiamichi Owa-Chito Festival July Summer festival in Broken Bow with live music, food, and arts
Hugo Roundup Club Rodeo June Traditional rodeo with bull riding and barrel racing in Hugo
Idabel Watermelon Festival August Celebrates the local watermelon harvest with games and eating contests
Pushmataha County Free Fair September County fair with livestock shows, carnival rides, and local exhibits
Broken Bow Lakefest July Weekend of lake activities, boat parades, and beach parties

Humid subtropical with hot, humid summers and mild winters. Best time to be out is spring and fall. Best: Spring and fall are ideal for outdoor activities with mild temperatures and lower humidity.

Getaways

De Queen, AR Small-town charm and the Cossatot River nearby
Mena, AR Gateway to the Ouachita Mountains and Talimena Scenic Drive
Texarkana, TX-AR Twin-city shopping, dining, and entertainment
Paris, TX Historic downtown and the Eiffel Tower replica

Local flavour

Rooting for Oklahoma City Thunder, Oklahoma Sooners, Oklahoma State Cowboys

Eat and drink

Fried catfish Often served with hushpuppies and coleslaw at local diners and fish camps
Barbecue Slow-smoked pork with tangy sauce, a Southern staple in the area
Fry bread A Choctaw tradition, served at powwows and cultural events, sometimes with honey or as a taco

Where people go

Lakes Broken Bow Lake, Hugo Lake, and others, known for fishing, boating, and clear water
State parks Beavers Bend State Park and others, with hiking, cabins, and mountain scenery
Small-town diners Family-owned restaurants serving Southern comfort food, often with a local crowd
Casinos Choctaw Nation casinos, a modern economic force and gathering place

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Nearby

Every area

De QueenArkansasWhere diamonds sparkle in the pines.ParisTexasA little French flair in the heart of Texas Mount PleasantTexasWhere the pines meet the water and the barbecue is always hot.TexarkanaTexasTwo states, one hometown, a hundred years of Southern charm.MenaArkansasMountain air, crystal mines, and small-town warmth.Atlanta–JeffersonTexasWhere the pines meet the bayou, and history lingers in the air.Sulphur SpringsTexasWhere the prairie meets the pines and the stew is always simmering.BonhamTexasSmall-town heart, wide-open skies.

McCurtain, Choctaw and Pushmataha counties, OK. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.