This was a great little spot that I found on my drive back from Arkansas to Tulsa. The waterfall…read moreis pretty and there are a few trails. Lots of benches, picnic tables, and even paved pathways.

Natural Falls State Park is located in West Siloam Springs, Oklahoma, 6 miles from the border with…read moreArkansas. If you're coming to Natural Falls for barbecuing, picnicking, short hiking, lounging around and camping...then this park is for you. I was scrolling through Google Maps and discovered a photo that looked intriguing. It was a picture of a 77 foot plunging waterfall among a scenic backdrop known as Ozark Springs. This Ozark Springs waterfall is the #1 top highlight at the park. The rest of the activities (I believe) are side compliments. So...if you're passing through West Siloam Springs, it could be worthwhile to check out Ozark Springs, and it doesn't take long to do. The trails map says 45 minutes, but it can be finished in less. The walk to the falls is half a mile at the most. You can find Ozark Springs along the Dripping Springs Trail. There are two parts to capturing views. First is from an overlook point high above. After completing this lookout spot, then it's 47 steps down to the bottom. The base of Ozark Falls has a boardwalk pathway leading you in front of the waterfall. I was tempted to step off the boardwalk to avoid the hand railing when taking pictures, but that wasn't not allowed. Also unfortunately, they don't permit swimming in the pool that Ozark Falls splashes into. But the waters appeared refreshing. You can connect Dripping Springs Trail with Ghost Coon Trail to combine two hikes in one. Or otherwise you can return to the Dripping Springs Trailhead and either choose another pathway or hang out, have lunch and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. There are a few other trails you can consider, but they're nothing dramatic. - Fox Den Trail - 1.5 miles to a "rock overhang and cavern area". - Bear Trail - hardly a hike but leads to Ozark Springs and intersects with Dripping Springs Trail. - Pine Ridge Trail - 3/4th's of a mile that navigates the perimeter of Natural Falls Park. It's $10 entrance fee for a day pass. You can pay at the Visitor Center. Plus inside the VC, you can purchase souvenirs from a small selection of items or buy snacks and drinks if you haven't arrived prepared. I noticed they have a lot of space for camping. Although I didn't spend a night here, the conditions for sleeping outdoors looked inviting. Btw...while walking along Ghost Coon Trail, I passed by these Yurts, or I'd describe them as huts accommodative for "glamping" or glorified camping. It's like upscale camping staying in tent - cabins. There may have been 5 - 6 yurts located beside the grass edge of the forest and pleasant looking for enjoying the great outdoors. Overall, Natural Falls State Park has a quiet setting and is fine for taking a few hours to breathe in fresh air, especially if you're in no hurry. Although I wanted more challenging hiking trails and activities to keep me occupied, I was okay with taking a lazy day to appreciate nature.

So this review isn't for the Park as a whole, but rather the riding stables…read more We've gotten in the habit of taking The Kid to Sequoyah every spring and fall break for a little riding. At no time have we ever had anything less than a stellar experience. The wranglers are all great. Friendly, talkative and eager to cater to the riders in any way. They even fulfill our request for The Kid to always have the same horse, which is a HUGE plus for her. We've been there so many times we know the names of most of the horses. The rides are just under an hour and are a really nice, restorative experience.

Great retreat venue. Comfortable meeting room for our group of approximately 80. Unfortunately…read morethere were no onsite kitchen facilities due to a previous fire but caterers are available. Beautifully kept grounds on lakeside setting. Nice walking trails. Beautiful inspiration point peninsula just outside the meeting area. I stayed in a studio cottage which was clean and comfortable, and included a fridge with freezer and microwave. There were multiple windows overlooking the lake. There are multiple options for accommodations. Very nice experience.

Everything promised and more! Wonderful atmosphere, quiet -- except for kids playing, much more of…read morea family campground than any other I've found. The grounds are well kept and if you choose to float, they take care of you.

We absolutely love staying here and floating! We ended up staying an extra night(even though they…read morewere closed the next day) Office staff are always so friendly and helpful! We've stayed at Riverside Resort for many yrs and will never book anywhere else!

Super friendly staff, great place to launch from to float to WOKA for some whitewater fun! The…read moretandem inflatable kayak we rented was perfect for the day! We camped for 2 nights and recommend site 15, or the 3 spots closest to the river. But what the absolute best part was getting to watch Siloam Springs' 4th of July fireworks from the parking lot at the camp. They were going off literally across the street, and we had the whole place to ourselves. Incredibly experience!!!

What a horrible experience! Let me first start off by saying that over the years I have spent…read morehundreds (maybe even thousands) of dollars floating & camping @ Gypsys. I have 3 kids under 9 that are small enough to sit on a kayak with an adult. Most of the time my husband & I rent 3 kayaks, a $90 rental. On this occasion we had friends with their own kayaks floating and we decided to rent a tandem kayak instead, a $60 rental, and let 2 children ride with the friends. Upon arrival, I asked my husband to pull up to the stairs & drop me off so that I could check in. It's the bus turn around area, there appeared to be no other customers present except 1 other person in our party, my knee was killing me, and it wasnt a big deal. However, the young man driving the bus didnt think so and was quick to reprimand. I explained my husband was just dropping me with my injured knee off so I could check in. The young man with his super trooper shades then repeated himself and continues to tell me about it being the bus turn around and how we aren't supposed to drive there. It was a no harm, no foul situation and I really didn't feel I needed a lecture as my husband was just trying to help me avoid any extra knee pain. My first indication of the rudeness I was about to encounter. The owner Jerrid greeted me when I walked in the office. He tells me I had to pay the take out fees for my friends kayaks. Friends boats, not mine. I tried to call my friends but couldn't get through so I paid the fees for the boats that weren't mine, $15. Then he tells me each of my kids has a $20 shuttle fee adding up to $60. According to the website, this is the fee per person for shuttling boats, but now he is telling me its for shuttling 3 small kids, all less than 50lbs each, on a bus going 3.5 miles with their parents. We went from a $60 rental to $135 to cover my friends boats docking there and shuttle(bus) fees for 3 small kids without boats. I tried to explain that we had never had shuttle fees for my children & I felt at least one of them should be included in the $60 rental, as they had never charged me extra for shuttling them with 3 kayaks and I have ALWAYS been upfront about taking my kids. I mentioned the really nice blonde haired lady that worked the office in the past & how she knew the situation. Maybe that's what set him off, as I suggested she was his wife and he is divorced. Or maybe it was just that I wasn't willing to hand over $75 more to him on a slow, end of the season day bt this is when he began raising his voice & talking over me. He proceeded to tell me how I have been stealing from him if I had not paid his shuttle fees in the past. Lets call them bus fees as there was no boat shuttling involved here. I said I would have my friends at the kayak park come get my children, no big deal. He continued yelling at me and slamming things, not just in front of his children that were in the room but he followed me outside, slamming the doors in his establishment, and yelling at me in front of my children. He literally yelled that all I 'had to do was be kind'. He yelled it! Stop for a second a check yourself Jerrid. I wasn't treated with an ounce of kindness from the second we pulled in. Jerrid slammed the door of his office so hard that it was felt in the stairs on the other side and my family said you could see the windows shake. All because I wasn't willing to pay the excessive fees he presented & found a reasonable way to save $. He then tried to tell us to all get on the shuttle after having a temper tantrum about shuttle fees & me being a thief. As it turns out, my friends had already paid that $5/boat fee. Ironic bc he accused me of stealing from him. When informed, Jerrid threw cash at my friend & told him I wasn't welcomed back & he's going to "put my name in the computer". Jerrid you can put it in the computer, write it on a wall, sketch it in some stone, but there is no way I will EVER support your establishment again. He's clearly unstable. Jerrid & his staff have a lot to learn about being gracious to their customers.

Very nice accommodations for weekend retreats. I highly recommend it. Went with a group of 22.read more

Amazing, it's just beautiful there. Tons of different cabins to get, and there is a swimming pool…read moreand kayaking to do there. Going in my books as a place to go to camp again with my church.

We stayed here in our trailer for 3 nights. The RV camp area we like in the Creek RV area which…read morehas tall pine trees, trails, water and electric hookups, concrete pads, picnic tables, bbq grills, and fire rings. There's a restroom with a shower close by. Our view through the trees was of a large grassy area for disk golf. You can walk to the rock cliffs overlooking Lake Tenkiller. Our space #59 was a pull through. There are several others on this row. This area of Oklahoma is really beautiful with lots of trees and rolling hills. Our hosts were so accommodating and nice. They helped us change sites, find the dump site and even brought us free firewood! We will be back!

My kind of camping!!! Love this place. Easy access. Super clean. Hosts and other guests are so…read morefriendly and respectful!

Nice area, close to town and lake. Quiet and the grounds were well maintained. Near good…read morerestaurants also.

From the owner: Cedar Creek Campgrounds is Conveniently Located off of Highway 82, South of Tahlequah, OK and North…read moreof Lake Tenkiller with a short drive to Lake Marinas and Boat Ramps, as well as the Illinois River. 2.5 miles from Cherokee Casino Tahlequah. All of our spacious, pull through sites, offer full 30/50-amp hook ups, water, sewer, and trash.

What is the DiamondStone Music Festival? The DiamondStone…read moreMusic Festival is a celebration of Texas/Oklahoma Red Dirt music set against the backdrop of the beautiful Illinois River at the Diamondhead Resort in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. It's a weekend event packed with music, fun, and food under the sun, moon, and stars, where attendees can immerse themselves in the vibrant atmosphere and even camp on the festival grounds! What does the DiamondStone music festival mean to you?? What the festival means to you can be quite personal. It could represent a chance to connect with music that resonates with your roots, an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and the company of fellow music enthusiasts, or a time to support local charitable organizations, as the festival has a tradition of giving back to the community. Ultimately, the significance of the DiamondStone Music Festival to you is shaped by your own experiences, the moments you cherish, and the stories you take away from the event. It's a mosaic of small, personal moments against the backdrop of a larger, shared celebration of music and life2. Whether it's the thrill of live performances, meeting up with old friends, the joy of camping alongside the river, or the satisfaction of contributing to a good cause, the DiamondStone Music Festival offers a unique experience that can hold a special significance for everyone Our group, the Diamondstoners, are like a second family to me. Yall will always have a special place in my heart. Now yall get your butts to Diamondhead Resort !

Absolutely disgusting... We walked into our room and automatically killed a roach by the front…read moredoor. Carpet was sticky throughout and stained up extremely bad. We will not be staying there again.

All American Floats made for super easy & enjoyable experience…read more I reserved a kayak over Memorial Day weekend - you can pick your day/time/float options all online. My time a slot was 1pm so I got there 15min til 1. Parking was a challenge since it was a busy weekend but I found a spot. Checked in at the office - they have a little shop in case you need last minute items for the trip. Waited for the bus underneath a big shade tree. There's ONE tree swing which I snagged immediately - made waiting for the bus breeze by. Especially great having shade sitting on the bus while everyone got settled. I think it was an hour total wait to get started from the time I got there because they needed to shuttle more paddles in. but honestly I didn't notice because of the amazing weather & you can tell the drivers want to make sure everything is in order to have enough paddles + life vests for each person. The bus driver was upbeat & thorough so that everyone was accounted for. If you like feeling the breeze, their open-top bus is perfect for it. Once we got to the drop off point, their guys dragged our floats down to the river for us. They also helped me get into my kayak which was super nice. At the end of the river, their location to get back to All American is pretty obvious so you won't miss it.

Very unorganized and unprofessional. Not solution oriented. Would recommend looking anywhere else…read moreon the street and just avoid.

Service depends on who you get. You need to reach before noon if you want to go on the 12 mile…read moreroute. Lady wasn't very friendly today. Told us they only had sit-on-top kayaks today. We had sit-inside kayaks two years ago. I learned my lesson though. Will have to call kayak places the morning before reaching. Bathrooms were clean.

Great place to camp & float. Friendly people. Great views in the morning. Will be back.read more