About Us
A Family Owned Outfitter Since 1982
The Okatoma Outdoor Post is a family owned and operated outfitter offering Canoeing, Kayaking, Camping and Lodging along the Okatoma Creek. It is owned by husband and wife Ronnie and Lisa Robinson. Ronnie and Lisa began renting canoes on the Okatoma in 1977 with a fleet of only 15 canoes. In 1982 they Purchased The Okatoma Outdoor Post located in Sanford, MS. They grew their business and later in 1992 they purchased a conjoining 388 acres now known as Okatoma Creek Farms. Ronnie and Lisa introduced Kayaks into their thriving business in the year 2000, and kayaks have since become our most popular rental. Today, after more than 35 years of business, The Okatoma Outdoor Post operates a fleet of more than 260 canoes, over 300 single kayaks, and 150 double kayaks. Though our facilities changed back in 2009, and the business has grown exponentially, one thing has stayed the same: Ronnie and Lisa's continued effort to run a christian based business in a fun, family friendly atmosphere we call "Almost heaven."
Canoe
Kayak
The Bunkhouse
The Buses
Okatoma Outdoor Post Facilities
We have an old tyme store with souvenirs, old fashioned candy, cold drinks and snacks. We pride ourselves on clean and spacious restrooms with hot showers, and changing area.
Parking is free, too.
Around the Outdoor Post
Where to go from here
The two float trips
Upper Short to Fairchild is approximately 7 creek miles with the 3 main falls of the upper run. The Upper Run is approximately 13 creek miles. Distances, hours and what each one is like.
Churches, schools & groups
The Special Weekday Rate for 6 or more boats, the deposit rule, the buses and the bunkhouse — and how to run a big party down a creek without losing anybody.
Camping on the creek
Primitive camping $5.00 per person per night, the use of our bathhouses, and the campground rules in full.
About the Post
Who owns the Okatoma Outdoor Post?
It is owned by husband and wife Ronnie and Lisa Robinson. They run a christian based business in a fun, family friendly atmosphere we call "Almost heaven."
Since 1977 or since 1982 — which is it?
Both, and they mean different things. Ronnie and Lisa began renting canoes on the Okatoma in 1977 with a fleet of only 15 canoes. In 1982 they purchased The Okatoma Outdoor Post, located in Sanford, MS. That is why you will see both years.
What is Okatoma Creek Farms?
In 1992 Ronnie and Lisa purchased a conjoining 388 acres, now known as Okatoma Creek Farms. The Post itself has 3 1/2 miles of river frontage.
When did you start renting kayaks?
Ronnie and Lisa introduced kayaks into their thriving business in the year 2000, and kayaks have since become our most popular rental. Today the Outdoor Post operates a fleet of more than 260 canoes, over 300 single kayaks, and 150 double kayaks.
Have you won anything?
Our business was featured in the South Mississippi Scene magazine and voted by the readers Best Offbeat Destination in Mississippi's Best of Mississippi Magazine! The badges in the footer of this site are Mississippi Magazine — Best of MS, Travel — 2024 and 2026, and M List — Travel — 2023.