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Peavine Hollow Public Access Area Round Hollow Public Access Area Stunkard Public Access Area
Boy Scout Hole Carne’s Ford (Low Water Slab) Chewey Bridge City-Riverside Park Echota Public Access Area Edmondson Public Access Area Eldon Bridge Lake Frances Dam Access No Head Hollow Public Access Area
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Todd Public Access Area US 59 Illinois River Bridge US 62 Public Access Area US 412 Flint Creek Bridge Welling Bridge Wolf Springs
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Possession of an open container, or consumption of alcohol (including spirits, wine, beer and light or 3.2 beer) is prohibited in the following public access areas: Round Hollow 12 Todd 14 US 62 16 US 59 15 Lake Frances Dam 8
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RESORTS & FLOAT OPERATORS All American Floats Arrowhead Resort Diamondhead Resort Eagle Blu Resort Illinois River Outfitters Peyton’s Place Resort Riverbend by the Bridge 1 2 3 4 10 11 12 13
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C Fun & Adventure UPPER ILLINOIS RIVER E. 640 RD. 82A 82A 82C 650 10 10 Ever since legislation designated the Illinois River as a scenic river, it has offered visitors an opportunity for fun, adventure and beauty. The clear waters meander through the Ozark hills and provide visitors views of oak JT N ICK E L FA M ILY NATURE & W I LDL I FE P RE S ER V E 6 10 2 4 9 11 12 14 11 12 15 18 7 8 3 10
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Illinois River Ranch Illinois River Village New Life Ranch Northeastern Outing Club Sparrowhawk Village Sequoyah Outing Club Wauhillau Outing Club
Camp Fred Darby Boy Scout Club Camp Lutherhoma Egan Camp & Retreat Center Fidler’s Bend Village
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Flint Ridge Resort Heart of the Hills Salvation Army Camp
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62 floaters to relax and enjoy the high bluffs, rocky islands and a medley of wildlife. There are many outfitters along the river that provide canoes, kayaks or rafts. Many of them offer group discounts and lodging. You also can bring your own kayak, canoe or raft and put in at any of the public access points. It is required that you have a User Fee Decal on your boat, which may be purchased at the Oklahoma Scenic Rivers Commission. Canoeing, kayaking or rafting the Illinois River is 62 TAHLEQUAH 4 7 13 15 18 5 5 6 13 12 1 16 17 not dangerous, but observe all of the safety precautions, wear lifejackets and make yourself aware of the flow and level of the river. 2 3 6 13 51
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RIVER MILEAGE PUBLIC ACCESS AREAS SHOWN IN BLUE 0.0..............................................State Line 2.7 .............................. Lake Frances Dam 3.1 ........................... US 59 Bridge Access 10.4 ............ Carnes Ford Public Access* 16.2............Flint Creek joins Illinois River 16.3........................................Fidler’s Bend 23.6..................................Chewey Bridge 27.5..................................Riverside Camp 27.7 ............ Round Hollow Public Access 28.0 .................. Stunkard Public Access 32.2.......................Hanging Rock Camp 32.4 .................... Peavine Public Access 32.5.............................Arrowhead Resort 36.1.....................................Combs Bridge 36.2 .............. Edmondson Public Access 36.5..............................Eagle Blu Resort 36.8....................................Peyton’s Place 39.8 ..............................War Eagle Resort 39.9............................................... Riverville 40.0.....................Diamondhead Resort 40.0.....................Illinois River Outfitters 41.5 ....... No Head Hollow Public Access 47.0 ........................... Todd Public Access 50.0................Elephant Rock Outfitters 52.2......................Sparrow Hawk Camp 53.2 ....................... Echota Public Access 53.3................................... Echota Village 53.4.....................................Falcon Floats 55.0...........................All American Floats 55.1 ..................... Highway 51/62 Bridge 55.3 ......... Riverside Park Public Access 59.3..............Town Branch Guest Ranch 59.3......Town Branch Joins Illinois River 62.0 ... Murrell Home Rd. Public Access 62.5... Barren Fork Creek joins Illinois River 65.6................................Horseshoe Bend 68.5...............................Carter’s Landing Tenkiller Headwaters & Reservoir *DANGEROUS DURING HIGH WATERS
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HIGHWAYS & MAJOR ROADS STATE HIGHWAYS MINOR ROADS STATE BOUNDARY RIVER/STREAM LAKE/POND JT NICKEL FAMILY NATURE & WILDLIFE PRESERVE ILLINOIS RIVER FIRE STATION GRAND RIVER DAM AUTHORITY
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12 Fishermen enjoy largemouth and small-mouth bass, channel and flathead catfish, walleye and various sunfishes. There are more than 70 species, with a few seasonal varieties. There are a few classes available for fly-fishing, lure tying and guided fishing trips. 23 @TENKILLERAREA LAKE TENKILLER 1 1
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