If you like to vacation in a rural setting, you might want to consider the Kiamichi Mountains of southeastern Oklahoma. The town of Clayton, Oklahoma, is in this remote region of the state. Activities abound for the outdoors enthusiast, as the area has abundant hunting and fishing. No national hotel chains operate in Clayton, but it has a country inn, and two bed-and-breakfast establishments are about an hour away in Broken Bow. You can golf 35 miles from Clayton at the Antlers Springs Golf Course (see Resources section), a nine-hole, regulation-length facility.
Clayton Country Inn
A highlight of the Clayton Country Inn is the great room, where you can lounge by the natural rock fireplace and enjoy the view of the surrounding mountains. You can choose from one of the nine guest rooms or one of the two spacious units in the duplex cottage. You can dine on a specially prepared meal of steak, chicken or other selections in the dining room. Plenty of activities are nearby, as the outdoor setting makes for excellent hunting, fishing, dirt biking and horseback riding.
Clayton Country Inn
HC 60, Box 140
Clayton, OK 74536
(918) 569-4165
claytoncountryinn.com/
Turning Leaf Inn Bed and Breakfast
The Turning Leaf Inn in Broken Bow is a bed-and-breakfast that makes for a romantic getaway in a rural setting on four acres of woodlands. The great room features comfortable furnishings, and you can cuddle by the inviting fireplace. An outdoor hot tub and deck are also on site. Accommodations include a standard guest room with queen bed or suites with a king bed. You have your choice of breakfast in the dining area, outdoors on the deck or in bed.
Turning Leaf Inn Bed and Breakfast
HC 75, Box 21
Broken Bow, OK 74728
(580) 494-6116
turningleafinn.com
Lago Vista Bed and Breakfast
Another Broken Bow bed-and-breakfast is the Lago Vista, with its mountainside location providing a magnificent view of the nearby lake and forest land. The four guest rooms are equipped with a fireplace and Jacuzzi, and you can also enjoy the outdoor fireplace and hot tub. You will have the choice of breakfast in bed or at the table. Other amenities include a massage room, washer and dryer and a business center. You can watch movies in the media room on the large screen. Children are not permitted at the Lago Vista, but pets are welcome.
Lago Vista Bed and Breakfast
Route 4, Box 59
Broken Bow, OK 74728
(580) 494-7378
lagovistabedandbreakfast.com
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