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RIVER FLOATS IN TAHLEQUAH, OK

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Enjoy a day on the scenic Illinois River

We bus you up river to our private launch site and bus you back to Riverbend upon completion of your float.

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Cabin Rentals & Lodging on the Illinois River in Tahlequah, Oklahoma

Cabin rentals on scenic highway 10. We have three different cabin options to fit many different group sizes.

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COME RELAX AND UNWIND AT OUR FAMILY-FRIENDLY LOCATION!

Riverbend Floats, located in Oklahoma’s beautiful Illinois River corridor in the heart of the finest float and recreation area of the Oklahoma Ozarks. We are the number one rated outfitter on the Illinois River, known for our outstanding customer service. Our equipment, our grounds and our restrooms are super clean and a source of pride.

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#1 RIVER OUTFITTER AND LODGING IN OKLAHOMA

★★★★★

Nice clean Inn and Boats!

“Awesome trip! Family of 5 three boys ages 16, 13 and 11. Booked on the internet, great communication from the organization since the booking. Awesome rooms, new and fresh, no bugs which is great for a place like this. The floats were well organized and Jesse and Bear are super easy to communicate with and their goal is customer service. Highly recommend!!!"

Derek P

via Google Reviews

Don't hesitate to book - amazing in every way!

"Great experience at every step. Very friendly and easy check-in. Bathrooms clean. Shade to wait in w/ tables/chairs. You can buy drinks, water shoes and lunchables before you go out. The rafts were in great condition. Shuttle driver was great! When we decided to shorten our day a little (river was a little slow so took us longer than usual) they did not hesitate to offer to pick us up at a different spot. I would not hesitate to book with them! We'll definitely be back."

Sallisaw KOA

via TripAdvisor

Great variety of trip lengths and times

"Easy to book, friendly staff, beeeeautiful section of the River. I was afraid the kids would get bored, so I booked the shortest rafting trip—4-miles. We stopped several times and turned it into 4 hours of fun.The 13-year-old took charge of navigation, and the other kids chased fish, swam and occasionally helped row. They’ve already decided we need to do a longer trip next time and try the kayaks!"

Kristi B

via TripAdvisor

Floating The River Blog

A float trip along the Illinois River promises a day full of great memories. Wearing the correct gea

What to Wear On Your Floating Trip on the Illinois River

By Riverbend Staff • 09 Apr, 2024

A float trip along the Illinois River with Riverbend Floats promises a day full of sunlight, cooler water, and great memories. Whether tubing for fun, hiking, or kayaking for adventure, wearing the correct gear will help you stay comfortable and enjoy the scenery. From practical considerations to essential items and packing list, let's look at the best float trip attire and helpful tips for your Illinois stream raft excursion with Riverbend Floats, which is located in Oklahoma's picturesque Illinois River corridor in the center of the best float and recreation area in the Oklahoma Ozarks. We are the top-rated outfitter on the Illinois River, known for our exceptional customer service. Our equipment, grounds, and restrooms are extremely clean and a source of pride.