The Illinois River is one of the Oklahoma's main natural attractions, offering fishing, rafting and canoeing. Waterside resorts allow visitors to experience this river up close. The resorts feature recreational water services, rentals and a variety of accommodations. Riverside cabins are among the most popular choices for guests seeking a rustic experience by the river. The town of Tahlequah hosts the largest selection of these resort cabins.
Arrowhead Resort offers tent camping, RV lots, lodges and 10 riverside cabins. The cabins are available in a range of sizes, from one bedroom to four. The cabins are refurbished with an all-wood interior and feature full kitchens, dining areas, air-conditioning and furnaces. Each cabin is available year-round. Many of the cabins offer outdoor picnic tables. Arrowhead offers float trips down the Illinois River, including canoe, raft and kayak rentals.
Arrowhead Resort
7704 Hwy. 10
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(800) 749-1140
arrowhead-thunderbird.com
Riverside Resort rents cabins or a group lodge. The cabins overlook the river. Each has two full-sized beds. Outdoor grills and small indoor kitchens are available. The lodge can accommodate a large party and contains a larger kitchen and additional beds. Rafts, kayaks and canoes may be rented directly at the resort.
Riverside Resort
5116 Hwy. 10
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(800) 749-2267
riversideresortok.com
Five cabins and a large lodge called "The Big Barn" are available at Eagle Bluff. The cabins include a stonewall cabin and a conventional wood cabin. The cabins are not large, but bunk beds allow even the smallest cabin to sleep up to nine people. Lodgers must supply their own bed linens. In addition to the standard river craft rentals, Eagle Bluff facilities include a volleyball court, a playground and a basketball court.
Eagle Bluff Resort
9800 Hwy. 10
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(800) 657-4837
eaglebluffresort.com
