Pit River Casino is a tribal casino at 20265 Tamarack Avenue in Burney, California. Its strongest appeal appears to be a straightforward slots stop, with guests also reporting a restaurant and bar. I would consider it an addition to a Burney-area trip rather than the centerpiece of a casino vacation. The main limitation is planning certainty: current games, dining hours, visitor policies, and most costs are not well documented in the available material. It looks best suited to nearby residents and travelers who can confirm the essentials before visiting.
Pit River Casino at a glance
| Location | 20265 Tamarack Avenue, Burney, CA 96013 |
|---|---|
| Property type | Tribal casino associated with the Pit River Tribe |
| Regulatory status | Listed as Active by the California Gambling Control Commission; confirm opening hours separately |
| Listed hours | Sunday through Thursday: 9 a.m. to midnight. Friday and Saturday: 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. Third-party schedule; confirm before traveling. |
| Gaming | Guest-reported slots; current count, titles, and video poker availability unconfirmed |
| Dining | Guest-reported restaurant and bar; current names and service hours unconfirmed |
| RV accommodation | Casino page advertises $30.00 per night or $200.00 per week; confirm rates and availability |
| Published casino contact | (530) 335-2334; extension 233 is published for an administrative employment contact, not a verified visitor-information desk |
| Source material collected | October 12, 2026; not an on-site inspection or direct confirmation of all services |
Property overview: a local stop, not a resort itinerary
The state registry lists Pit River Casino as Active, and the tribe publishes casino employment opportunities and its Tamarack Avenue address. Those indicate operation, but neither guarantees the doors will be open when you arrive.
The available material supports considering Pit River for slots and possibly a meal. It does not establish the hotel, extensive dining lineup, or broader gaming selection needed to recommend a gambling-centered weekend. For other options, see our guide to California casinos.
Slots and video poker
Slots are the clearest gaming draw in the available guest reports. No current authoritative machine count, denomination list, or inventory of specific titles is established here. If you are attached to a particular game, ask before making the drive.
The earlier property description mentions video poker, but current availability and pay tables remain unconfirmed. For a video poker player, the pay table matters much more than a general statement that the casino has machines.
My practical advice: check the total wager before pressing the spin button. A penny denomination does not mean a penny spin, and optional features can change what you spend.
One displayed guest comments favorably on slot payouts. That is a personal impression, not a measured return figure. No property-specific payout percentage is established here, and a winning session tells you nothing dependable about your next one.
Table games, poker, and sportsbook
There is no dedicated poker room or on-site sportsbook.
Electronic table games are also unconfirmed. Video poker, if offered, is a machine game, not a poker room with opponents, cash games, and tournaments.
Hotel, RV park, and overnight planning
The older listing describes no attached hotel, and current source material does not establish one. I would arrange lodging separately unless the casino confirms otherwise.
RV park rates and camping
The casino’s RV park page advertises spaces with electrical and water hookups, plus a sewage dump, at $30.00 per night or $200.00 per week. It directs visitors to the Player’s Club for availability. Confirm the rate and space availability before counting on a stay.
RVezy’s campground listing also describes tent sites at Pit River Casino RV Park. That is a third-party listing, so ask whether tent camping is currently available and what it costs.
Separate lodging and transportation
The earlier page names Shasta Pines Motel & Suites, Green Gables Motel & Suites, and The Burney Motel as lodging search leads, not reviewed or endorsed stays. Check availability, room condition, prices, and cancellation terms with each provider.
Staying elsewhere can work for a broader Burney trip. What you should not do is leave transportation until after you have been drinking. No casino shuttle or dependable late-night ride service is established by the available material.
Restaurants and bars
One displayed guest enthusiastically praises breakfast, while another speaks positively about the bar/restaurant. The tribe also advertises positions for cooks, a bartender/server, and a food-and-beverage manager. That provides context, not confirmation of current kitchen hours or a menu.
The older listing calls the venue River Rock Bar & Grill. Its current name, menu, and prices remain unconfirmed, so I would not promise a particular burger, breakfast special, or drink selection.
Ask whether the kitchen will be open when you arrive. A casino closing at midnight does not necessarily serve dinner until midnight. The limited positive comments make a meal worth considering, not worth scheduling an entire trip around.
Hours, directions, and practical visit information
Use 20265 Tamarack Avenue, Burney, CA 96013 for navigation. This is the casino address published by the tribe, not a separate tribal administration address. Check your route and road conditions before traveling from outside the area.
Listed hours: later closing on Friday and Saturday
The unclaimed Birdeye profile lists 9 a.m. to midnight Sunday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday. These are third-party hours, not directly confirmed operator hours.
Gamboool’s supplied schedule calculation gives a 15-hour visiting window Sunday through Thursday and a 17-hour window Friday and Saturday. The listed weekend schedule adds two late-night hours, not an earlier opening. Friday or Saturday therefore looks better for a late arrival, provided you confirm the schedule. Restaurant and bar hours may differ.
Gamboool original analysis
We assembled the comparison below from published information and our calculations. These are selected examples, rather than measured gambling sessions or a representative survey.
| Detail | Published information |
|---|---|
| State registry status | The California Gambling Control Commission lists Pit River Casino as Active under TRCS-000036. Registry status does not independently confirm today’s opening hours. |
| Casino address and direct contact | The tribe’s employment page identifies the casino at 20265 Tamarack Avenue in Burney and supplies a casino telephone number with an administrative extension. |
| Listed Sunday–Thursday hours | Birdeye lists 9 a.m. to midnight Sunday through Thursday. This is a third-party schedule, not direct operator confirmation. |
| Listed Friday–Saturday hours | Birdeye lists the same morning opening on Friday and Saturday but a later, next-day closing than on Sunday through Thursday. |
| Birdeye profile: Review sample and profile ownership | The profile reports 3.1 stars from 26 reviews, identifies Google as the review source, and says the business has not claimed the profile. Treat the displayed feedback as a limited sample rather than a representative guest survey. |
| Birdeye profile: Displayed rating and review-source breakdown | The displayed rating is 3.1 stars from 26 reviews; the source breakdown lists Google (26) and Birdeye (0). |
| Guest feedback: Positive breakfast anecdote | A displayed Google review by Barbara Cotton praises breakfast. This supports reporting an individual dining anecdote, not current menu prices, kitchen hours, or a recurring food-quality finding. |
| Guest feedback: Positive service and bar/restaurant anecdote | A displayed Google review by The Mountain Sage praises customer service and the bar/restaurant. Its slot-payout comments are personal impressions, not measured return data. |
| Guest feedback: Contrasting assistance complaint | A displayed Google review by Lala Forrest complains about unavailable assistance and self-service change or money handling. It contrasts with the positive service anecdote but does not establish casino policy. |
| Published food-and-beverage hiring | The tribe lists bartender/server, cook, and food-and-beverage manager vacancies for the casino. These listings provide operational context but do not establish a restaurant name, menu, prices, or service hours. |
| Pit River Tribe gaming: Current listed regulatory framework | The state lists Pit River Casino under Secretarial Procedures approved December 20, 2024, rather than a current tribal-state compact. This entry provides regulatory context, not a game inventory or payout schedule. |
| Pit River Gaming Commission: Separation of regulation from gaming management | The tribe’s commission page quotes a prohibition on gaming-management, supervision, or conduct personnel serving as members or employees of the Tribal Gaming Agency. |
| Calculation | Result | Takeaway |
|---|---|---|
| Listed Sunday–Thursday casino visiting window | 15 hours per listed operating day | The third-party listing provides a daytime and evening visiting window, not around-the-clock access. Confirm the schedule directly before a special trip. |
| Listed Friday–Saturday casino visiting window | 17 hours per listed operating day | The listed weekend schedule accommodates a later casino visit, but it does not establish matching kitchen or bar hours. |
| Additional listed late-night access on Friday and Saturday | 2 additional hours per listed weekend operating day | Friday and Saturday are the better listed choices for a late arrival; confirm closing time before driving to Burney. |
Research references: cgcc.ca.gov 1, pitrivertribe.gov 2, reviews.birdeye.com, cgcc.ca.gov 4, pitrivertribe.gov 5.
Method: Published inputs collected 2026-10-12. Illustrative assumptions are labeled, and the full calculation inputs remain in the saved research record. These examples support planning; they do not predict a particular session.
The tribe publishes (530) 335-2334 with extension 233 for an administrative employment contact. Ask to be directed to someone who can confirm visitor hours and services.
Costs and policies to confirm
Apart from the advertised RV rates, no current menu prices, parking charges, ATM fees, or broader visitor-cost schedule is established here. Keep gambling, food, transportation, and lodging in separate budget categories, and set your gambling loss limit before arriving.
Confirm any detail that would change your decision:
- You must be at least 21 to gamble. Bring valid government-issued photo identification.
- Smoking rules and any smoke-free areas.
- Accessible parking, entry routes, restrooms, and dining access.
- Parking charges, RV permissions, and EV charging.
- Whether minors can reach the restaurant without entering an age-restricted gaming area.
Missing information is not evidence that an amenity or charge does not exist.
Rewards, promotions, and entertainment
The RV page refers to a Player’s Club, but no current rewards-program name, earning rate, or sign-up offer is established here. Ask about membership and promotion terms. I treat rewards as a possible extra, not a reason to enlarge a bankroll.
The Burney Chamber’s entertainment directory lists live music among the casino’s offerings. That gives music fans something specific to ask about, but it is not a dated show schedule. Confirm the performer, time, and entry requirements before planning an evening around it.
Guest praise and service complaints
The Google comments displayed through Birdeye offer a limited glimpse, not a representative guest survey. Relative date labels do not provide dependable publication dates for this article.
Dining draws the encouraging comments: one guest praises breakfast, and another mentions the bar/restaurant favorably. That is modest support for considering a meal, not enough to establish consistently good food.
Service draws conflicting accounts: one guest praises polite staff and customer service, while another reports difficulty finding help with change or money. Staffing levels, visit times, and circumstances are unknown. I would neither promise attentive service nor label the staff unhelpful on that evidence.
Ask where to obtain assistance when you arrive, especially if you expect to need help with cash handling. The complaint is a guest’s account, not a confirmed casino policy.
Who Pit River Casino is best for
| Your plan | My take |
|---|---|
| A slots stop while already in Burney | The strongest fit, after confirming hours. |
| Slots followed by a meal | Worth considering; confirm kitchen availability separately. |
| A long drive for a specific slot or video poker game | Call first. Current inventory is not established. |
| A live poker, blackjack, or sportsbook visit | Not a supported recommendation without direct confirmation. |
| A hotel-and-casino weekend | The available evidence does not support planning a full-service resort stay. |
My bottom line: Pit River appears more useful as a stop during a trip you are already taking than as a reason to take the trip. That is not a knock on a local casino. It is a matter of matching the property to your expectations.
Pit River Casino Burney FAQ
Is Pit River Casino operating?
The supplied state registry lists it as Active. Tribal employment material and displayed guest reports also indicate operation. Confirm hours before making a special trip.
Is Pit River Casino open 24 hours?
Not according to the supplied third-party schedule: it lists a daily 9 a.m. opening, midnight closing Sunday through Thursday, and 2 a.m. closing Friday and Saturday. Confirm directly before relying on those hours.
Does Pit River Casino have live poker or blackjack?
The older listing says it does not. Current availability is not established by the supplied sources, so ask before planning around either.
Can you eat at Pit River Casino?
Displayed guests report a restaurant and bar, and the tribe advertises food-and-beverage jobs. Current names, prices, and dining hours require confirmation.
What is the minimum gambling age?
You must be at least 21 to gamble at Pit River Casino. Bring valid government-issued photo identification.
Sources and research note
- Pit River Tribe employment page: casino address, administrative contact, and advertised food-and-beverage positions.
- California Gambling Control Commission tribal casino registry: Active listing for Pit River Casino.
- California Gambling Control Commission gaming-authority listings: association with the Pit River Tribe and listed Secretarial Procedures.
- Pit River Gaming Commission page: regulatory background, not a current game inventory.
- Birdeye’s Pit River Casino profile: third-party schedule and limited displayed Google guest comments.
This guide uses source material collected on October 12, 2026, the supplied earlier property description, and Gamboool’s supplied schedule calculations. Its original contribution is an assembled planning comparison, not an exclusive dataset, representative survey, or firsthand casino test. Guest experiences are subjective, and unconfirmed services should not be treated as absent.