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+1 918-456-3847
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| 10298 Hwy 10, Tahlequah, OK, 74464 | |
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Specialties
Come to Peyton’s Place and find out why the first canoe rental livery on the Illinois River is the last place you will ever need to look for a complete getaway in a serene and beautiful setting repleat with Eagles, Osprey, Hawks and Great Blue Herons gracing the skies.
Peyton’s Place provides raft, canoe, and kayak rentals and has lodging, Full RV hook-ups, electric and primitive camping available.
History
Established in 1968.
Peyton’s Place Resort opened for business in May, 1968, as a restaurant and rental cabins on the west bank of the Illinois River just
outside Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Starting with just a few jon boats to rent to fishermen seeking the small-mouth bass and other
game fish of the Illinois River. Peyton’s Place acquired canoes in the early 1970’s and began service as a canoe livery for
fishermen as well as recreational paddlers wanting to enjoy the scenic beauty of a true gem in the foothills of the Ozarks.
Peyton’s Place was the first canoe livery operating on the Illinois River, and has continued the family-owned and operated
business since that start more than 45 years ago. In about 1990, Peyton’s Place acquired rafts for the benefit of those wanting
a leisurely float trip down the river, and quickly expanded the line to include kayaks for individuals or groups wanting a faster
paced trip down the river.
