McCurtain County, Oklahoma
Waterfalls Near Broken Bow, OK
There is 1 named waterfall within a 30-mile radius of Broken Bow, 1 of them inside 10 miles. The nearest is Presbyterian Falls, 7.1 miles northeast of town. Presbyterian Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.3 stars from 19 Google reviews).
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Broken Bow at a Glance
2 Waterfalls Near Broken Bow, Ranked by Distance
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Presbyterian Falls
Presbyterian Falls is the closest named waterfall to Broken Bow, 7.1 miles to the northeast in McCurtain County. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Broken Bow.
- Rating
- 4.3 (19 Google reviews)
- Address
- McCurtain County, OK 74734 (GPS 34.0696, -94.6241)
- Known for
- secluded spot, hiking, driving, fishing
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Hontubby Falls
Hontubby Falls lies 58 miles north of Broken Bow in Le Flore County, number 2 of 2 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Broken Bow. Its own nearest town is Heavener.
- Rating
- 3.8 (4 Google reviews)
- Address
- Le Flore County, OK 74937 (GPS 34.8559, -94.5858)
Where the Waterfalls Are
Broken Bow sits in or near the Ouachita Mountains area of Oklahoma. Southeast Oklahoma is forested, hilly and noticeably wetter than the rest of the state. The east-west ridges of the Ouachitas are built from folded sandstone and shale, and creeks crossing them form ledgy falls and cascades. Hontubby Falls lies in Le Flore County, and Presbyterian Falls is in McCurtain County, the forested corner of the state around Broken Bow that is known for clear rivers and pine and hardwood forest. Atoka County adds one listing near the town of Atoka. Most falls here are small and seasonal, but the setting of forested ridges and clear streams makes them pleasant destinations after rain. Read the Oklahoma waterfall guide.
By direction from Broken Bow: 1 to the north and 1 to the northeast. They are spread across McCurtain County (1) and Le Flore County (1). The average distance is 32.5 miles.
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Waterfalls Near Broken Bow: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Broken Bow, OK?
1 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Broken Bow: 1 within 10 miles, 0 10 to 20 miles, 0 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Broken Bow?
Presbyterian Falls in McCurtain County is the closest, about 7.1 miles northeast of Broken Bow.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Broken Bow?
Presbyterian Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.3 stars from 19 Google reviews.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Broken Bow in?
McCurtain County (1) and Le Flore County (1).
How does Broken Bow compare with other Oklahoma towns?
Broken Bow ranks 9th of the 11 Oklahoma towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.