Coyote Valley Shodakai Casino

report from Karen B, April 2007

Look for the big -Trucks and RVs Welcome - sign. This is a good place for an overnight stop because it’s very easy to get to from US 101.

The lot is large gravel area located next to the reservation police station. The casino is a pre-fabed building that resembles a circus tent . It’s fairly small.

report from Gary T., April 30, 2008

They are in the process of building new casino buildings so the wonderfully huge parking area from the past is now closed. Right now, you have to drive on past the existing casino buildings and park in the lot behind the buildings. It isn't too bad since it is right next to a big vineyard. Not sure what they will do about RV parking after the new casino is built. It is scheduled to be completed late this year but it doesn't look that way to me. Seems like 2009 is more likely. Still a decent place to park and the folks do seem friendly.

report from Karen B, March 3, 2009

We stopped as we were passing to check on the construction of the new casino. It looks like it's been put on hold. Some of the footers have been poured and pipes stubbed up but nothing else has been done. The route to the the RV parking is in bad shape, big potholes - parking is located where Gary T. reported. Check in is required and stay is limited to 72 hours.

Just a marquee casino with slots and a very reasonable cafe. All the staff where very polite and helpful. RV parking is anywhere on the lot where you will fit. We stayed 2 nights and were the only rig. Had a quiet corner next to the creek and overlooking the vineyard. Tribal polce patrolled during the night and we felt quite secure.

Huge potholes greet one on entry to dirt drive though a paved road leads most of the way to the back of the equally potholed parking lot, Overnighters limited to one night for reasons unknown. Parking area has lights but not all work. Friendly security guy gave me the lowdown. Overall. place seems a bit run down though inside the Coverall structures that serve as the casino, things looked quite pleasant and bright. Entrance easy to find from highway but best to plug in one's GPS in case it gets dark. Highway traffic away from cities horrendous in late afternoon, then disappeared around 5.00 at Ukiah (Walmart parking lot full of homeless folks a few years ago)
Will report further on casino facilities or restaurant if I make use of them
A good overnight spot pre-redwoods and Oregon Coast. Made it in about 7-8 hours from Lemoore at speed limit including heavy congestion exiting Bay area on 101.