Hochatown is known for its stunning scenery and abundance of wildlife. However, it’s not just deer and turkeys that call this area home. There’s another creature roaming the forests surrounding your cabin rental from Beavers Bend Creative Escapes. Well, there is if you believe the rumors that southeastern Oklahoma is home to Bigfoot. This legend attracts countless visitors to our part of the state, looking to see if they can catch a glimpse of the elusive creature. Keep reading to learn more about this urban legend.
The Lore of Bigfoot
Visitors and locals have long reported sightings of a large, hairy, human-like creature in Beavers Bend Park and the surrounding dense pine forests of Hochatown. This creature, known as Bigfoot, is described as towering at least 7 feet tall and being covered in dark brown or black hair. It’s said to be extremely strong and fast, but also shy and often seen just out of clear view.
There have been reports of sightings as far back as the 1970s. However, some say the legends go back even further. Choctaw and other Native American oral traditions mentioned “shadow men” or forest protectors.
Today, Hochatown has embraced the lore of its most mysterious residents. From local businesses like Bigfoot Speedway and Bigfoot Axe Throwing, which add the legend to their names, to restaurants creating Bigfoot-themed dishes or drinks, this mysterious creature is more than just something hiding in the woods.
How to “Squatch” in Hochatown
Hochatown is an ideal place to squatch, which refers to searching for Sasquatch. The Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization keeps track of sightings, and there are numerous locations near Hochatown to explore. Thanks to its dense forest, creeks, and remote trails, Beavers Bend State Park is a great option. There’s also the Kiamichi Wilderness, which offers less foot traffic and has deeper woods. Ideally, you want to look in areas near water sources and where wildlife tends to congregate.
You also want to go looking when most people are not active. This includes early morning, dusk, or night. Keep your eyes open for footprints that are about 15 to 18 inches long, broken tree limbs at odd heights, and unusual silence. You’ll also want to listen for howls or growls in the distance and tree knocks, which are two hard knocks that echo through the woods.
Set Up Base Camp at a Hochatown Cabin
For anyone looking for Bigfoot on their Oklahoma vacation, having a centrally located home base is key. Renting from Beavers Bend Creative Escapes puts you close to some of the best places to go searching near Hochatown.
Swap stories around the campfire or watch the latest documentary in the comfort of your cabin’s spacious living area. Rest up in your cozy bedroom to ensure you have plenty of hunting to go searching.
Browse our cabin rentals in Hochatown, OK, to find your perfect base camp. Call 580-306-2265 to learn more about our vacation rentals or ways to save.