Overview
Bokoshe is a town in the Choctaw Country of Oklahoma.
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Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Mar–May, Sep–Oct. Summer highs reach about 94°F; winter lows dip to about 28°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: May and Jun. (climate data from nearby Tulsa)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- FSM Fort Smith Regional Airport, Fort Smith — 26 mi away. Directions
- XNA Northwest Arkansas National Airport, Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers — 80 mi away. Directions
- TUL Tulsa International Airport, Tulsa — 93 mi away (major hub). Directions
On state highway 31 that runs east-west.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Food for you
Stop at the Tigers Den or Jean's if you want to get something to eat in town. They're right on Highway 31, so you'll see them as you drive through town. Go east a few minutes to the 59 and head south to Panama, Shady Point, or Poteau for more dining options. Poteau has the most to choose from.
What to ask about, for your diet
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Get in
On state highway 31 that runs east-west.
Get around
The main route is also on state highway 31. Explore the side streets to get a look at real small town America. If you get lost, any of the locals will be happy to give you directions back to the main road and chat a bit.
See
Bokoshe Mountain - Just head out Bokoshe Mountain Road and keep going. Watch out for sharp turns and potholes. Keep your eyes open and you might see opossums, armadillos, bobcats, coyotes, wild hog, deer, or even a rare black bear or cub.
Buy
Rj's Corner Mart - Fill up with gas, have a snack, and get a cold pop.
Eat
Stop at the Tigers Den or Jean's if you want to get something to eat in town. They're right on Highway 31, so you'll see them as you drive through town. Go east a few minutes to the 59 and head south to Panama, Shady Point, or Poteau for more dining options. Poteau has the most to choose from.
Sleep
If you need a hotel in the area, head East on Highway 31 a few minutes until you reach Highway 59. Go South on 59 and it'll take you through Panama, Shady Point, and into Poteau. The whole trip is about 15 minutes and there are several hotels to choose from in Poteau and plenty of places to eat.
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