Bear River Casino

We stopped for one night and ended up staying two. Nice location for a scenic drive. We registered with security and signed up for Player Passes. Not only did they give us $10 each, since it was husband's birthday month, they gave him an extra $50 to be played over three days.

Very friendly security and nice level paved parking lot.

Bear River Casino Loleta CA
GPS N40 37.711 W124 12.390
Paved but moderately angled parking lots – RVs should go to the back as it is a little flatter
Casino typical with lots of slots as well as gaming tables
Hotel and Conference Centre
Restaurant, linen napkin level and a bit pricey, has great view over river valley with ocean in distance
No buffet but excellent prime rib (3 sizes) on Fridays
Security check-in, then take approval notice to Player’s Club desk, show ID again, get a Players Club Card and return to Security for a final signature.
This is the sort of system invented by employees concentrating on Security and Marketing aspects of the job, not by anyone with an inkling of good, common sense
Staff generally friendly and helpful if not ebullient
Bear River is a good location from which to set off and explore the rest of the coast. One passes into Oregon after half a day, not that that makes any difference as the roads are equally serpentine and the views just as impressive (once the fog lifts).

Report from James M., December, 2008

Directions: Highway 101 North- Ferndale exit #692. Turn left and go up Singley Rd. Follow the signs.

Allows free overnight RV parking except when they have major events. They have a large parking lot up behind the casino where they allow RV's. The casino sits up the side of a hill and the RV parking lot is up on the 3rd level. It is paved and flat. There were no trucks in the lot the night we were there.

The casino has slots. table games and a poker room. There is a restaurant and a cafe. Would suggest that you call if going on a weekend to verify space.... Nice friendly staff.

Report from Marlin & Kay, April 21, 2010

Easy exit off highway 101 just south of Eureka, CA We easily stayed here in our 40 foot motorhome and tow vehicle which we did not need to unhook. The RV parking is on the upper level. The parking is fairly flat. We checked in with security at the casino and we filled out a short form identifying who we were. You are allowed to stay 3 days. We also joined their Players Club and got $10 to play their slot machines. There was no pressure to join the Players Club.

We liked the nicely paved parking lot and the security patrol that regularly cruised the area. This is definitely a great place to stay for RVers. Be sure to visit the Loleta Cheese Factory which is nearby. They have lots of free samples. We always buy their "seconds," which are the same quality as their regular cheese but they may have been cut improperly or may be end pieces. You save half. Look for the special section which houses these cheeses.