MOONSHINE RIVER RETREAT/Vacation Cabin•BeaversBend•Hochatown•BrokenBow

MOONSHINE RIVER RETREAT/Vacation Cabin•BeaversBend•Hochatown•BrokenBow 2Bed/2Bath Vacation Cabin Rental. Backyard connects to Ouachita National Forest near Beavers Bend SP Located near Broken Bow, Oklahoma. Elevation is 676 feet.

The history of the area is how we came about naming the cabin,Moonshine River Retreat. Over a span of more than 60 years, Hochatown grew from a brawling lumber camp to become the "Moonshine Capital of Oklahoma" and later a quiet farming and ranching community before disappearing forever beneath the waters of Broken Bow Lake. When the Choctaw Indians first came to Oklahoma, about twelve families fo

llowed the trail northward from the old Eagle to the valley in which Hochatown was later located. These early inhabitants planted a few crops and spent a great deal of time hunting and trapping. About 1900 the Choctaw Lumber and Coal Company (later Dierks) established a lumber camp where the village developed. To get the logs out they built a spur railroad into the area from Eagletown. The lumber camp had a commissary that sold largely personal items plus whiskey on Saturdays only, a cook shack, and a bunkhouse. After the prime timber had been cut, the tracks were removed and the lumberjacks shifted to new camps, but the old buildings remained standing. Toward the end of the operation by the Choctaw Lumber and Coal company a small private sawmill and a stave mill were started. Farmers moved into the area, making use of the partly cleared land by planting cotton, corn sorghums, hay, and truck crops. As a result of the, population increase, a general store and a school were started, and a post office was established. No state highways were ever extended through the area, and no bus line ever served the village. During the 1920's and 1930's, the area became noted for its "moonshine whiskey." Green writes, "Since the clear waters of Mountain Fork River were ideal for distilling mountain dew, and because the creek canyons furnished concealment from federal revenuers, Hochatown became the center for a thriving illegal whiskey operation." During a trial in federal court in Muskogee, one federal agent referred to the village as the "moonshine capital of Oklahoma."Before the Broken Bow Dam was ever considered, people were leaving the Hochatown community. Because of the lack of economic and social opportunities, very few of the younger people remained, and many of the older people moved to nearby towns where medical and transportation facilities were available. With the building of the dam, the cemetery and church were moved and most other structures were either moved or destroyed.The last family left the village in 1966. Hochatown is now covered by forty feet of water. Submitted by: Mitch Kelly

Hochatown is in McCurtain County,OK. The community name derives from Choctaw for "river" plus the English "town"
It is in the Central Standard time zone.

10/17/2025
Save the date for Forest Heritage Center! And, book your stay with us.⬇️https://reservations.kiamichicabins.com/moonshin...
10/07/2025

Save the date for Forest Heritage Center!
And, book your stay with us.⬇️

https://reservations.kiamichicabins.com/moonshine-river-retreat/moonshine-river-retreat-broken-bow-hochatown-2bd/listing/LdXozL?

Save the Date: Folk Festival & Craft Show

Join us November 14–16 at the Forest Heritage Center for one of Southeast Oklahoma’s most beloved traditions!

📍 Beavers Bend State Park
🗓 Friday & Saturday 9 AM – 5 PM & Sunday 10 AM – 4 PM
🎟 Free & family-friendly!

From live folk music and hands-on demos to soap makers, potters, blade smiths, quilters, and more, this weekend is packed with heritage, handmade goods, and heart. Plus, there will be food trucks, fall colors, and fun for the whole family (yes, even a petting zoo 🐐).

No tickets or registration needed — just come ready to enjoy!

08/29/2025

HAPPY LABOR DAY WEEKEND‼️

Saturday at Forest Heritage Center!
07/03/2025

Saturday at Forest Heritage Center!

07/03/2025

Don't miss out on a 4th of July celebration to remember at Choctaw Landing!🇺🇸🎆

🎆 Thursday, July 3
Cypress Lawn | Coca Cola | 3PM-7PM
Cypress Lawn | DJ Derrick | 4PM-9PM
KKBI Live Remote | 8PM-10PM
Fireworks show | 9:30PM

🎤 Friday, July 4
Oka Sita | Pool Party | DJ Derrick | 2PM-7PM
Live Music on the Lawn | Hailey Wright | 9PM-11PM

🎸Saturday, July 5
Oka Sita | Pool Party | DJ Derrick | 2PM-7PM
Live Music on the Lawn | Embree Crossing Band | 8:30PM-11:30PM

07/03/2025

We are bringing the fun to Choctaw Landing in July!📍☀️🏨

See all of our upcoming events at, https://bit.ly/4i5Yokv.

Pickle, Putt, Pour
06/21/2025

Pickle, Putt, Pour

Pickleball, Beer, Wine & Good Times!

Beavers Bend Train Depot & Horse Rides
06/21/2025

Beavers Bend Train Depot & Horse Rides

Happy 3 years to Sasquatch's Candy Den‼️
06/10/2025

Happy 3 years to Sasquatch's Candy Den‼️

🎉 THREE SWEET YEARS! 🎉
This week marks 3 years since we opened the doors to Sasquatch’s Candy Den in the heart of Hochatown — and what a wild, sugar-filled ride it's been!

From freeze-dried favorites to truffle tastings and robotic cotton candy spins, we’ve had a blast bringing smiles to candy lovers of all ages.

🍬 To the thousands of customers who’ve stopped by, explored our walls of nostalgic treats, and made memories with us — THANK YOU. Your support means the world (and all the gummies in it)! 💛

Here’s to many more years of sweet moments, family fun, and maybe even a few Sasquatch sightings 👣😉

Beavers Bend State Park free parking on Sunday, June 15, 2025!
06/10/2025

Beavers Bend State Park free parking on Sunday, June 15, 2025!

🎉 In celebration of Father's Day, we're excited to offer FREE parking at all Oklahoma State Parks on Sunday, June 15!

Whether you're hiking, fishing, grilling, or just relaxing—there's no better way to honor the dads in your life than by enjoying the Great Outdoors with Great Dads. 🌲👨‍👧‍👦

📍 Find a state park near you: okstateparks.camp/3ZToOOP

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