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Casinos Near Lewiston, Idaho
1 verified casino near Lewiston. Browse the directory, check addresses, and compare players club options before you visit.
1 verified casino near Lewiston. Browse the directory, check addresses, and compare players club options before you visit.
1 verified casino location within driving distance of Lewiston.
Tribal casino guests should sign up for the Clearwater River Casino Players Club at the welcome desk — membership is free for guests 18 and over and earns points redeemable for free play credits, dining discounts, and entry into prize drawings. Sign up at the players club desk before your first session — points are not retroactive.
Clearwater River Casino & Lodge is a tribal gaming facility owned and operated by the Nez Perce Tribe, situated along Highway 12 approximately 5 miles east of downtown Lewiston. The property features a nearly 40,000-square-foot fully smoke-free gaming floor with more than 600 video lottery machines and a dedicated bingo hall, operating under a Class II compact that does not include live table games. On-site amenities include a 50-room lodge, an indoor saltwater pool, multiple dining venues, a sports bar, an RV park, and a gift shop featuring Nez Perce cultural items.
Lewiston is the largest city in north-central Idaho and the state’s only inland seaport, situated at the confluence of the Snake and Clearwater rivers on the Idaho-Washington border. The city of roughly 35,000 residents shares a metropolitan area with Clarkston, Washington, directly across the Snake River. For casino visitors in the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley, the primary gaming destination is the Clearwater River Casino & Lodge, operated by the Nez Perce Tribe on tribal trust land along Highway 12 east of the city.
Idaho permits gaming only at tribally operated facilities under federal compacts. The Nez Perce Tribe, one of the most historically significant tribes in the Pacific Northwest, holds a compact with the state that authorizes Class II gaming — video lottery terminals and bingo — on their reservation lands. Under the current compact structure, the Nez Perce are not authorized to offer live table games such as blackjack or poker, which means the Clearwater River Casino operates a slots-and-bingo model without a traditional table games floor. This is a meaningful distinction for visitors who travel specifically for live-dealer action; for video gaming and bingo, however, the property delivers a well-rounded experience.
The Clearwater River Casino operates a Players Club loyalty program available to all guests aged 18 and over. Enrolling in the club earns points with every dollar played on the gaming floor; those points are redeemable for free play credits, dining discounts, and promotional drawings. Members receive access to exclusive promotions and drawing events, including periodic large-prize drawings. Enrollment is free and can be completed at the Players Club desk inside the casino.
The casino is located at 17500 Nez Perce Rd, which runs off Highway 12 east of downtown Lewiston. From downtown Lewiston, take Highway 12 East approximately 5 miles to the casino turnoff on Nez Perce Road. From Clarkston, Washington, cross the Snake River into Lewiston via the US-12 bridge and follow Highway 12 East. From Moscow, Idaho (approximately 30 miles southeast), take US-95 North to Lewiston and then Highway 12 East to the property.
Parking is free and plentiful across the surface lots adjacent to the casino entrance. Motorcoach parking is available for group arrivals. The nearest commercial airport is the Lewiston-Nez Perce County Regional Airport (LWS), approximately 5 miles west of the casino — a small regional airport served by daily flights connecting to Seattle and Boise.
Lewiston offers a full range of urban amenities within a short drive of the casino. Downtown Lewiston includes restaurants, retail stores, and the Lewiston Levee Parkway, a popular riverside walking and cycling trail. The Nez Perce National Historical Park maintains its visitor center and museum in Spalding, Idaho, approximately 12 miles east of the casino along Highway 12, with exhibits covering the history and culture of the Nez Perce people in detail.
Hells Gate State Park on the Snake River, about 4 miles south of downtown Lewiston, provides camping, boat launch facilities, and access to Hells Canyon — the deepest river gorge in North America. The Clearwater River itself is renowned throughout the Pacific Northwest for steelhead trout fishing, with several public access points near the casino. For shopping, the Lewis-Clark Mall in Lewiston offers major retailers, and Pullman, Washington (home of Washington State University) is approximately 30 miles southeast via US-195.
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Most casino properties near Lewiston offer a free loyalty club. Sign up at the players club desk before you play — points are not retroactive. Benefits typically include free-play credits, dining discounts, and hotel rates at casino resort properties.
The minimum gambling age in Idaho is 21 at most properties. Set a budget before you arrive and stick to it. If you experience problems with gambling, call 1-800-270-7117 — free, confidential, 24/7.