City Directory — Iowa
Casinos Near Riverside, Iowa
1 verified casino near Riverside. Browse the directory, check addresses, and compare players club options before you visit.
1 verified casino near Riverside. Browse the directory, check addresses, and compare players club options before you visit.
1 verified casino location within driving distance of Riverside.
Elite Casino Resorts operates its own loyalty program at Riverside — sign up at the players club desk to earn points redeemable for free play, dining credits, and hotel stays, and ask about golf package deals that bundle a room with rounds on Blue Top Ridge. Sign up at the players club desk before your first session — points are not retroactive.
Riverside Casino & Golf Resort is a full-service commercial resort casino operated by Elite Casino Resorts on Highway 22, about 10 miles south of Iowa City. The gaming floor spans approximately 51,793 square feet with over 900 slot and electronic game positions and 50 table and poker games; the property is open 24 hours for guests 21 and older. The resort includes a 201-room hotel, indoor pool, spa, four dining outlets, a live entertainment venue, and Blue Top Ridge Golf Course, an 18-hole championship layout designed by Rees Jones.
Riverside is a small town in Washington County, Iowa, situated approximately 10 miles south of Iowa City along Highway 218. Despite its modest size — fewer than 1,000 residents — Riverside is home to one of Iowa’s most complete resort casino destinations. Riverside Casino & Golf Resort serves the Iowa City and Cedar Rapids markets and draws visitors from across eastern Iowa seeking a full-service casino resort experience without driving to Council Bluffs or Dubuque.
Riverside Casino draws significantly from the Iowa City metro area, home to the University of Iowa and a population base of roughly 170,000 in the broader metro. While the university’s presence keeps the community oriented toward academic and athletic events, Iowa City has no casino of its own, and Riverside has consistently served as the nearest gaming option for a large resident population. Cedar Rapids, Iowa’s second-largest city with a metro population of approximately 285,000, is about 35 miles north of Riverside via I-380 and US-218.
The casino’s proximity to I-80 — Iowa City sits on the interstate — means Riverside is also accessible to long-distance travelers passing through on east-west routes. The drive from Des Moines to Riverside is approximately 90 minutes via I-80 east to US-218 south.
From Iowa City: Take US-218 south approximately 10 miles to Highway 22, then follow Highway 22 east a short distance to the casino entrance. From Cedar Rapids: Take I-380 south to Iowa City, then US-218 south to Riverside (approximately 45 minutes total). From Des Moines: Take I-80 east to Exit 244 (Iowa City/US-218), then south on US-218 to Riverside (approximately 90 minutes total). Free parking is available in large surface lots around the resort.
Riverside’s setting in Washington County’s rolling farmland, combined with Blue Top Ridge Golf Course and a full resort hotel, distinguishes it from urban casino properties and appeals to visitors seeking a weekend getaway format rather than a quick trip. Golf packages combining a hotel stay and rounds on the course are available directly through the resort.
The minimum gambling age at Riverside Casino & Golf Resort is 21. Iowa’s problem gambling helpline is 1-800-270-7117, available 24 hours a day.
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Most casino properties near Riverside 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 Iowa 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.