Arrowhead Resort
In addition to campgrounds, an RV park and group lodging, Arrowhead Resort has river cabins that are open throughout the year. Paved roads connect these cabins, which range from one to four bedrooms and sleep 2 to 16 people. The resort doesn't allow pets in the cabins. Most have kitchens or kitchenettes. Not all of the one-bedroom cabins have bathrooms, but a shower house is nearby. You'll have to bring your own sheets for the bunk beds, plus towels and cookware. Arrowhead Resort offers catered barbecue lunches and dinners for groups. A general store on the property sells picnic supplies, groceries and souvenirs. The resort has canoes, rafts and kayaks for 6- to 12-mile trips. Elephant Rock Nature Park is about 10 miles from Arrowhead Resort.
Arrowhead Resort
7704 Hwy. 10
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(800) 749-1140
arrowhead-thunderbird.com
Eagle Bluff Resort
Eagle Bluff Resort is open April through September. On weekends from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day the minimum stay is two nights. The resort has canoes, rafts, kayaks and tubes for rent. There are four cabins, each with a kitchen area, charcoal grill and air conditioning. Two cabins have satellite television. The cabins sleep from 9 to 18 people; bring your own linens. The "Camping Cabin" is the only one without a bathroom; you'll need to use the shower house across the driveway. Two lodges are available for large groups. Basketball and sand volleyball courts, a playground and a café are on the property. If you're coming with a big group, Eagle Bluff offers catering for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Eagle Bluff Resort
9800 Hwy. 10
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(800) 657-4837
eaglebluffresort.com
Riverside Resort
Riverside Resort is less than 35 miles from Cherokee Landing State Park, where you can hike and view wildlife near Lake Tenkiller. The resort has Illinois River cabins available from May through September. Each cabin has a grill, two full-size beds (with linens) and a kitchenette but no utensils. Pets are not allowed in the cabins.
Riverside Resort also has a lodge and campsites. Float trips are 6 to 13 miles long; the resort has canoes, rafts and kayaks to rent. After your float, play on the volleyball court or horseshoe pitch, or visit the camp store, which sells picnic supplies and snow cones.
Riverside Resort
5116 Hwy. 10
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(800) 749-2267
riversideresortok.com