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Quick look rating: 5/5 Quality, 5/5 Service, 5/5 Experience…read more For my 100th review of 2015, I thought it would be best to write about a great little trout fly fishing spot that's not to far from Dallas, TX. **To note: This review is written about the creek before the floods in early spring of 2015. In the spring of 2015 we had major rains and flooding in the area. The engineers for the dam had to release a large amount of water from the spillway. Downstream was a major washout. Spillway Creek is below the spillway dam at Broken Bow Lake. It is just a little over 3 hours drive time from Dallas or 20 to 25 minutes from Broken Bow, Oklahoma. The water released from this dam comes from about 2/3 to 3/4 of the way down from the top of the water. This keeps the water released cold, cold enough for trout to live for the first couple of miles to about twelve miles worth of stream before it gets to hot for trout. The spillway is stocked with trout nearly every two weeks with at least two trucks of stock trout. The Spillway Creek is on the Ouachita National Forrest and Beavers Bend State Park, and I noticed that they are doing a great job of keeping this park and wildlife area, very well maintained! Help keep this park clean, what you pack/carry in, well then carry out, thank you in advance! At the time of spring there was two nice fly fishing shops in the area, while the Dallas has some really nice fly shops to help you out as well! Some of the Fly shops in Dallas have some guides that will take you up there as well! My thoughts / suggestions: 9ft rod - 4 or 5 weight rod, 9ft leader with a 5x tippet, take 5,6, and 7x tippet spools. Flies: RS2, maybe some tiny midge nymphs. Carry a wading staff! The water can be stiff in some areas! **To note: Check with the local fly shops for what kind of fly's to use and what types of tippet and leaders are being used at that time. **Emergency Note: Always listen for any sirens in the valley / creek area. When they release water from the dam, the engineers will blow that horn/whistle. If you hear it, head to high ground IMMEDIATELY! Please keep in mind where your fellow fly fishing buddies are located! For the most part there is phone reception in the area, but double check. It is pretty good idea to go to text mode when fly fishing and keep it on vibration/silent mode. Be safe, and let others know where you are located! I'll be back!

Beautiful lake for relaxing, walking, fishing and enjoying the beautiful weather and nature. Cabins…read moreare great too

There's not a lot to do at the state park, cabin rentals and picnic tables was most of it. There…read moreare a couple playgrounds but it was raining and the equipment is mostly metal, very slippery. The angle of the slide is insanely not safe for young children. There not any trail access that we could see from the cabin check in building. Just not a lot to do if you are only coming to see what's here.

What an incredible Oklahoma State Park. This was our first time here and will not be our last. In…read morefact, our group will be booking sites in the park for October 2021. Our group had around 25 rigs/families attending our gathering. The park's facilities and staff are first rate. We didn't get down to the swimming area but from what I heard, it is great. The park has really nice hiking trails and a wonderful group pavilion that can be reserved. The park is quiet and well patrolled by state park officials. The staff, especially Sandy, went our of their way to make us all feel welcome.

The swim beach is pretty muddy and not much shade. The kids enjoyed fishing though! The visitor…read morecenter was closed for covid measure so we didn't get to see it.

BoisD'Arc Lake stands out as a well-planned reservoir.Covers roughly 16,600 acres, with a max depth…read moreof ~70ft officially opened on April 17, 2024. The lake, located in Fannin County,Honey Cove. About a little more than one hour from north Dallas. If you're into day trips, fishing, or kayaking, BoisD'Arc delivers a top-tier experience in a peaceful, mostly undeveloped setting. 一个离达拉斯北边仅一小时车程的宁静新湖泊！ Bois D'Arc 湖是一个规划良好、环境优美、干净整洁的新水库，位于 Honey Cove，已于 2024 年 4 月正式开放。湖面超过 16,000 英亩，适合划皮艇、钓鱼或轻松一日游。目前湖区大部分还未开发，保持了自然宁静的氛围。 如果你想找一个远离城市喧嚣、又方便抵达的地方放松一下，这里非常推荐！

Friends trail Great trail! Easy path to follow, roots and…read morerocks make it unstable for any stroller or wheels. Clean area, the river is beautiful! The path also leads up to a cliff area. Must stop and walk when town. Our 2 year old followed us everywhere on the trail.

What a great time at Beavers Bend State park. It's a beautiful time of year with small crowds. The…read morearea is very accessible from Hochatown. If you are in the area it's worth it to check it out!

It was a stunning fall day, the air was crisp and the parking lot was totally packed. What a…read moregorgeous day to explore Robbers Cave. We brought a picnic and the fur babies and made a day of it! The only tiny complaint was the QR codes were scratched out so there was no way for people to pay for parking. A sign update is definitely needed but this was during the government shutdown so I'm sure that wasn't available. Bathrooms were clean and well stocked, trails were in excellent shape, trash cans were pretty full due to all the people but not overflowing. If you can make it on a week day it would be a lot easier to find parking. This is an Oklahoma must do!

I checked in for the annual fall festival that always falls during fall break in October. It's a…read morefabulous festival with car show, tons of food options, and great vendors to shop. They have a carnival and inflatables for kids too. But this state park itself is one of my favorites. I've been going since I was a child, and the lake is so beautiful. I love to rent a paddleboat! They have yurts to rent, putt putt golf, and a snow cone/coffee stand that has become better and better over the years. The lookout kitchen is finally open after that whole debacle with the state, but I need to go back and try it. The building is beautiful though and right in the water. We've camped here in our RV too, and the spots are spacious, quiet, and very woodsy. It's always fun to hike up to the cave too. The history of this area is so cool. The trails are great, and there are options for ability levels. I always go green or yellow. You can often find people rappelling too! Definitely give this state park a try.

Loved staying here. Comfortable, rustic cabins on a beautiful lake with great fishing. They even…read morehave paddle boats to motor around on the lake.

Had a great time Memorial weekend. We rented all three cabins and enjoyed the horses, fishing,…read morepaddle boats, camp fire and spending time with family. The fishing was good but due to high water rom recent rain it could have been better. We already plan on returning in April for the spawn. The town is near enough for groceries, a few restaurants and bait shop. Love that it is dog friendly. Plenty of beds and extra linens. Kitchen had plenty of dishes and cookware. A/C units in main room and bedrooms to make it plenty cool. Diantha was quick to respond and answered all my questions.

What a sight! When they are releasing water from a lake as large as Texoma it's an even,t to be…read moreclose to all that power. This dam holds back the water of the Red River which separates Oklahoma from Texas. It's a huge beautiful lake and in years that see plenty of rainfall,water levels are high. To control lake levels and Red River flow these gates are sometimes opened. Great entertainment and a short drive from Dallas. Take a look!

Very run down on the Texas side. Potholes big enough to fall in and never get out. They have did…read moreseveral upgrades on the Oklahoma side near the floodgates that are nice

Cat and the other staff we met were very friendly. RV Resort very well kept up. Shower area was…read morefabulous. Seating area outside the office very neat amenity to sit and visit. Definitely would look at staying here again if we are coming through this way.

Fabulous management, awesome resort, the hiking trails are great, and I love the primitive camping…read moresites. The pool will be busy this summer.

This is a great place to stop and get bait and tackle on your way to Sardis lake or clayton lake…read more The owners are local to Clayton and very family friendly.