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High Rolling Casinos on the Road

Resorts at the intersection of gaming and RV camping are a safe bet

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Casino RV resorts offer travelers the best of both worlds: outdoor camping and indoor gaming.

An added bonus may be entertainment, often by top-notch artists who visit casino venues. These performers range from magicians to comedians to major musical acts.

People at a craps table drinking cocktails.

Photo: Northern Quest RV Resort.

Wild in Washington

Northern Quest RV Resort in Spokane, Washington, is one such resort. The RV park is Good Sam 10/10*/10 rated, and the casino has fun for the whole family. There is even an interactive arcade.  Kids Quest has hourly childcare for children ages 2 ½  to 12, supervised by trained childcare experts.

La Rive Spa at Northern Quest has been recognized by locals as one of the top amenities in the Spokane community.

Northern Quest hosts top-name performers at concerts held outdoors at the 5,000-seat BECU arena. In addition, guests can get up close to some of the top touring musical and comedy artists in the country at Northern Quest’s state-of-the-art indoor Pend Oreille Pavilion.

Woman performing on stage in an entertainment venue.

Photo: Northern Quest RV Resort.

Dining runs the gamut from casual quick bites to fine dining. The resort also boasts a movie theater and a golf course.

The RV Park offers 67 paved full hook-up sites and 18 luxury cottages. RVers have access to the Casino and all its amenities.

Tri-Cities Trifecta

After you’ve explored the Spokane area, head straight down I-90 and US 395 to the Tri-Cities area of Washington, where the cities of Richland, Pasco, and Kennewick sit in the midst of southeast Washington’s wine country.

Motorhome parked amid tree blossoms.

Photo: Horn Rapids RV Resort.

Horn Rapids RV Resort – rated 10/10*/10 – offers outstanding hospitality and a home base to explore the area.

In addition to wineries and golf courses, the area is dotted with numerous small casinos. And a drive of 60-90 minutes takes gamers to Legends alcohol-free casino or to Wildhorse Casino in northern Oregon.

The Super Southwest: America’s Gaming Playground

Heading south to California, Tahoe Valley Campground in South Lake Tahoe offers camping among the tall pines of the Sierra Nevada mountains just a short jaunt from the Nevada border. Stay for a weekend or choose an annual or seasonal site from among the hundreds available. A short distance away, on the Nevada side, you can find casinos in places like Carson City and State Line.

A sprawling lake glimpsed between towering fur trees.

Photo: Tahoe Valley Campground

This Thousand Trails resort has a pool, picnic area, playground, volleyball, basketball, a dog park, laundry, and hiking trails.

Thousand Trails Las Vegas is just six miles from the iconic “Strip.” Many sites are in the shade of old oak trees.  Friendly activities include seasonal get-togethers, potluck meals, game nights, and movie nights.

A few of a gambling mecca skyline.

Vegas skyline. Photo: Leo Visions

For Casino lovers, Vegas, of course, is the Mother Lode with action downtown and on the Strip and casinos large and small.

Casino action is also available at Nevada hot spots such as Reno and Primm. Reno offers casino and gaming opportunities, while nearby Sparks is known for its family-friendly events and proximity to outdoor recreation. Primm, located along Interstate 15 and formerly called State Line (not to be confused with the town near Tahoe), gives travelers a gaming fix right at the California border.

A sign proclaiming, "Reno, Biggest Little City in the World."

Photo: Victor Hughes

Heated Action in the Heartland

And if you’re seeking gaming action in the Midwest, try a stay at Blackhawk Campground in Milton, Wisconsin. This family-friendly park has been making campers happy for more than 50 years. They have live entertainment, hayrides, arts and crafts, and movie nights — plus three nearby lakes and the Wisconsin Dells.

Close at hand, the Ho-Chunk Native American casino in the Dells offers a smoke-free gaming floor. It features more than 1,700 slot machines, 48 blackjack tables, and high-stakes bingo.

Bob & Becky Bazemore
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Bob and BeckyBazemore are former journalists and 16-year consultants with Good Sam. Their travels and work have taken them through Alaska, western Canada, the Pacific Northwest, and much of the Eastern Seaboard — RVing the U.S. along the way. After 12 years full-time RVing, they now hang their hats in Port St. Lucie, Florida, when not on the road.

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