Planning a deer season trip to McCurtain County in 2026? Oklahoma's deer gun season runs from Saturday, November 21, through Sunday, December 6, 2026, and the holiday antlerless season follows from December 18 to 31. If your group is headed to southeast Oklahoma, where you stay matters: early mornings, cold days and a crew that needs bedrooms, bathrooms, parking and a hot meal. Here are the 2026 dates, a few planning tips and two Broken Bow cabins that work well as a hunting group's home base.
👉 Check cabin availability for deer season
🦌 Oklahoma Deer Season 2026: The Dates
From the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's 2026 season dates:
✔ Deer archery: October 1, 2026 – January 15, 2027
✔ Deer muzzleloader: October 24 – November 1, 2026 (already over)
✔ Deer gun: November 21 – December 6, 2026
✔ Holiday antlerless deer gun: December 18 – 31, 2026
Licenses, bag limits, zone rules and land access are all set by the state and vary by area, so check the current ODWC regulations before you go. This post is about where to stay, not where or how to hunt. Our cabins are vacation rentals, not hunting leases, so plan your hunting access separately.
🏡 What a Hunting Group Needs in a Cabin
✔ Enough beds so nobody's stuck on the couch before a 5 a.m. alarm
✔ Multiple bathrooms for quick mornings
✔ Plenty of parking for trucks and trailers
✔ A real kitchen for big breakfasts and hot dinners
✔ A washer and dryer for muddy, wet gear
✔ Somewhere to warm up after a cold sit: a fireplace, a hot tub or both
🌲 Rocky Creek Cabin: Room for the Whole Crew
Rocky Creek Cabin is a 4-bedroom, 3-bath cabin with more than 2,100 square feet of space. It sleeps up to 8 and has the practical details a hunting group cares about.
✔ King main bedroom plus three queen bedrooms
✔ Three full bathrooms
✔ Parking for up to 6 vehicles, with covered parking and boat parking
✔ Full kitchen with a dishwasher, Instant Pot, Keurig and toaster
✔ Dining room seating for eight
✔ Washer and dryer
✔ Fireplace, central heat and air, and Smart TVs
✔ Private hot tub on the covered patio and a fire pit outside
✔ Pool table and wet bar for the evenings
The cabin includes stairs for access. Thinking about bringing a dog? Message us before you book.
🍾 Champagne Bliss: Two King Suites for Two Groups
Champagne Bliss Cabin works well for two couples, or a hunting crew traveling with family. It has two master suites, each with a king bed and a private en-suite bathroom, a kids' loft with bunk beds, and a third full bathroom.
✔ Large gas-burning fireplace in the living room
✔ Private hot tub on the covered porch
✔ 65" 4K Smart TV on the porch for the game
✔ Washer and dryer
✔ Propane grill, fire pit and hammock
✔ Up to 2 dogs welcome, $65 pet fee per stay
🍳 Feeding a Hunting Group
Big breakfasts and hot dinners keep a crew going. A few ideas that work well in a cabin kitchen:
✔ Breakfast burritos made the night before and reheated at 4:30 a.m.
✔ Slow-cooker chili or stew started in the morning, ready when you're back
✔ Grill night on the propane BBQ
✔ A thermos of coffee for every hunter
Not in the mood to cook? Hochatown and Broken Bow have plenty of places to eat. For ideas, follow Destination Doug on Instagram.
🧥 Cold-Morning Comforts
Late November and December mornings in southeast Oklahoma can be chilly. Coming back to a warm cabin makes a big difference. Both cabins have central heating and a fireplace, a private hot tub for a post-hunt soak, and a washer and dryer for wet layers. Extra pillows and blankets are provided at Rocky Creek, and fresh linens and towels come with both cabins.
🚗 Getting to Rocky Creek
Rocky Creek Cabin is off US-259 in the Hochatown area. From either direction on 259, you'll turn toward Lamprey Rd / Timber Ridge Estates and follow Lamprey Rd to the cabin. Full directions and access instructions are sent before arrival, and check-in is available 24/7 with keyless entry, which is handy if your crew rolls in late after work.
💰 Splitting the Cost
A cabin for the whole group is often simpler than separate hotel rooms, and it keeps everyone together for meals and planning. Rocky Creek's four bedrooms make it easy to divide by room, and booking direct means no big booking-site fees on top.
👨👩👧 For the Non-Hunters in the Group
Deer season trips often include people who'd rather not sit in a stand at dawn. There's plenty for them to do:
✔ Hiking at Beavers Bend State Park, a few miles from Rocky Creek. Hibernation Hollow's Beavers Bend State Park guide covers trails and trout fishing.
✔ A day at Broken Bow Lake. See our Broken Bow Lake guide.
✔ Hochatown shops, wineries and breweries
✔ The Hochatown Maze, steps from Champagne Bliss
✔ The Sweat Shack in Broken Bow (gym, infrared sauna and cold therapy), complimentary for every guest
🎄 Holiday Antlerless Season: December 18–31
If your group can't make the main gun season, Oklahoma's holiday antlerless season runs December 18 through 31, 2026, right over Christmas break. That opens the door to a family trip where some of the group hunts in the mornings and everyone gets together in the afternoons for the lake, Hochatown or a lazy day by the fireplace. Holiday weeks book up early, so check dates soon, and confirm the antlerless rules for your zone with ODWC before you go.
🦃 Thanksgiving Falls in Gun Season
Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 26, 2026, right in the middle of deer gun season. If your group wants to combine the two, hunters can head out early and everyone can gather for dinner at the cabin. Rocky Creek's dining room seats eight, and both cabins have full kitchens.
📋 Planning Checklist
✔ Check ODWC regulations, licenses and land access for your plans
✔ Book early. Opening weekend and Thanksgiving week fill first.
✔ Pack blaze orange, layers, rain gear and boots
✔ Bring coolers and plan ahead for handling and processing game. Message us with any questions about the cabin before you arrive.
✔ Let us know your arrival time and vehicle count
💬 Book Direct
Book on our website to skip the big booking-site fees and message us directly with questions.
❓ Deer Season 2026 FAQ
When is Oklahoma's 2026 deer gun season?
November 21 through December 6, 2026. The holiday antlerless season runs December 18 to 31.
Do the cabins include hunting access?
No. Our cabins are vacation rentals, not hunting leases. Check ODWC for public land and access rules.
How many people can stay at Rocky Creek?
Up to 8, with four bedrooms and three bathrooms.
Is there room for trucks and trailers?
Rocky Creek has parking for up to 6 vehicles, covered parking and boat parking.
Are dogs allowed?
Champagne Bliss welcomes up to 2 dogs for $65 per stay. For Rocky Creek, message us before booking.
🌄 Your Deer Camp, Upgraded
A warm cabin, a hot shower, a hot tub and a real bed beat a cold camper every time. Book your home base for the 2026 season.