

Best for beginner divers, shore entry, mild current.
Riverbend Swim Area, situated within Beavers Bend State Park on the Mountain Fork River, provides a freshwater river snorkelling experience. The site features cool, flowing water and sandy shore entries. Divers and snorkellers can explore the river environment among the reeds. Conditions are generally mild, though visibility is lower than that found in the main lake. The habitat supports various temperate freshwater fish and aquatic vegetation typical of the region. This site is suitable for beginners, though users should be aware of the potential for sharp underwater structures in the riverbed.
34.13280, -94.68070
The River Bend area is a popular spot for trout fishing, canoe rentals, and swimming.
Located approximately 10.5 miles north of Broken Bow on SH-259A within Beavers Bend State Park.
No known hazards
Recorded at this site
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
Mild
The site supports a variety of temperate freshwater fish and aquatic vegetation typical of the river habitat.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, offering a mild current and sandy shore entries.
Yes, Riverbend Swim Area is a designated location for snorkelling in the Mountain Fork River.
Access to the water is via a shore entry.
Users should be cautious of sharp underwater structures present in the riverbed.
Riverbend Swim Area in Broken Bow typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.