Cache Creek Casino Resort is a tribal casino hotel in Brooks, California, with more than 2,300 slots, extensive table gaming, a 659-room hotel, restaurants, a spa, and adjacent championship golf. Its strongest appeal is a getaway built around one resort, rather than a quick gambling stop. The main trade-offs are smoking on the casino floor and a rural location where getting a ride home can be difficult. I’d shortlist it for adults planning a drive-in weekend, not visitors who need a smoke-free casino or easy car-free travel.
Cache Creek Casino Resort at a glance
| Address | 14455 Highway 16, Brooks, CA 95606 |
|---|---|
| Casino type | Tribal casino resort |
| Owner and operator | Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation |
| Minimum gambling age | 21 |
| Gaming floor | Approximately 91,000 square feet, based on the property’s media kit |
| Slots | More than 2,300 advertised; inventory changes |
| Table games | More than 80 advertised, including blackjack, baccarat, and house-banked poker games |
| Poker room / retail sportsbook | No / No |
| Hotel | 659 rooms and suites across two towers |
| Check-in / check-out | 4 p.m. / 11 a.m. |
| Parking | Complimentary garage, lot, and valet parking |
| Smoking | Smoking permitted; designated non-smoking gaming area |
| Rewards program | Cache Club |
| Phone | 1-800-992-8686 |
| Website | Official Cache Creek website |
| Information date | October 15, 2026 |
What kind of casino is Cache Creek?
Cache Creek is a destination resort, not a small gambling stop with a hotel attached as an afterthought. The resort’s history begins with a tribal bingo hall in 1985, but today’s appeal is the combination of a substantial casino, two hotel towers, dining, recreation, and scheduled shows.
Brooks sits in Yolo County’s Capay Valley, northwest of Sacramento, with agricultural land and hills rather than an urban entertainment district outside the doors. That setting works when you want to settle into one property. It works less well when you want to walk between competing restaurants or head to a different nightlife district after dinner.
My advice: choose Cache Creek because you want to spend time at Cache Creek. If gambling is only a small part of a broader city vacation, a Sacramento hotel may make more sense. Our California casino guide covers other options around the state.
Casino floor: slots, video poker, and table games
The resort advertises more than 2,300 slots and more than 80 table games. Its published media kit lists 91,348 square feet of gaming space. These figures describe the casino’s scale, not the precise inventory or number of staffed tables you will find on arrival.
Slots and video poker
The machine selection includes reel games, video slots, and video poker. Published denominations range from a penny to $500, depending on the machine, and the high-limit slot room is described as having approximately 160 machines.
Denomination and actual wager are different things. A penny machine can take several dollars per spin once credits and feature bets enter the picture. I’d check the full wager display before the first spin, not after the first surprise.
For video poker, check the specific pay table. A familiar game name does not establish the return, and neither a jackpot photo nor someone else’s bad session tells you whether a machine is a good choice.
Table games and blackjack minimums
Published games include blackjack, Mini Baccarat, Three Card Poker, Four Card Poker, Casino War, Face Up Pai Gow Poker, and Pai Gow Tiles. The resort also lists Cache Creek Roulette, Cache Creek Craps, and Roll to Win Craps. High-limit blackjack and baccarat are advertised.
Cache Creek Craps and Cache Creek Roulette use cards to determine outcomes. Do not expect traditional Las Vegas-style dice or wheel outcomes. Ask the dealer to explain the mechanism before buying in.
The official FAQ describes the regular blackjack minimum as $15. That is useful budget guidance, not a guarantee for every table or time. Check the posted minimum, blackjack payout, and side-bet rules at the actual table.
Poker room and sportsbook
Cache Creek has no available dedicated player-versus-player poker room. The resort states that poker is currently unavailable. Video poker and house-banked poker games are separate offerings, not live cash games or tournaments.
Cache Creek also has no on-property retail sportsbook. The Sports Page Pub & Grill is somewhere to watch sports and eat, not a betting counter.
Hotel: North Tower versus South Tower
The 659-room hotel makes Cache Creek a more practical weekend destination: dinner, a show, and the return drive no longer have to compete for the same evening. When booking, compare the tower as well as the room category.
The official room descriptions list a South Tower standard room at 420 square feet. The North Tower standard-room section lists 505 square feet and a deep soaking tub, although its description calls these Deluxe Rooms. That is an 85-square-foot difference between the published descriptions. Confirm the actual bookable category rather than assuming every “standard” room is interchangeable.
Within the South Tower, the listed deluxe room is 570 square feet, giving it 150 square feet more than the standard room. I would compare that extra space with the upgrade price. More floor space is useful; an impressive room name by itself is not.
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 |
|---|---|
| Cache Creek South Tower standard rooms: Published room area and included amenities | 420 square feet, with a TV, coffee brewer, safe, mini fridge, and complimentary Wi-Fi. |
| Cache Creek North Tower standard-room section: Published room area and included amenities | 505 square feet; the description includes a deep soaking tub in addition to the listed room amenities. |
| Cache Club slots and video poker: Points earning comparison | Slots earn one Point per $1.00 wagered; video poker earns one Point per $2.00 wagered. Table-game earning depends on game type, average bet, and length of play. |
| Cache Club Points: Bonus Play redemption rate | 500 Points convert to $1.00 in Bonus Play. |
| Cache Club dining payments: Points versus Cache Comps | Points cannot pay for dining; Cache Comps can. |
| Cache Creek hotel reservations: Cancellation deadline | The published cancellation deadline is 48 hours in advance to avoid fees. |
| Cache Creek hotel extra bedding: Crib and rollaway rental price | Cribs and/or rollaway beds are advertised at $50.00, subject to availability; the passage does not specify a nightly or per-stay billing basis. |
| Cache Creek parking: Valet versus self-parking price policy | Valet, garage, and lot parking are complimentary. |
| Cache Creek North Pool: Adults-only access policy | North Pool entry is restricted to guests age 21 or older. |
| Cache Creek South Pool: Family access policy | Guests of all ages are allowed; minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. |
| Cache Creek pools: Hotel guests versus day visitors | Pools are for hotel guests only; passes are not available for non-hotel guests. |
| Yocha Dehe Golf Club rental clubs: Rental price and inclusions | A Callaway rental set costs $40.00 and includes six Callaway golf balls. |
| Yocha Dehe Golf Club rates: Hotel-guest discount versus regular rate | Hotel guests receive 10% off the current quoted golf rates; no base green fee is published in this passage. |
| Cache Creek restaurant corkage: Outside-wine fee | The published corkage fee is $30.00 per bottle. |
| Cache Creek restaurant celebrations: Outside-cake fee | Outside cakes are allowed with a $5.00 per-person cutting fee. |
| Cache Creek blackjack: Published regular minimum wager | The FAQ describes the regular blackjack minimum as $15.00, rather than guaranteeing it for every table or time. |
| Cache Creek craps and roulette: Outcome mechanism versus traditional Las Vegas games | The resort advertises card-determined craps- and roulette-themed games, rather than traditional dice- or wheel-determined outcomes. |
| Cache Creek poker tables: Published availability | The FAQ states that poker is currently unavailable. |
| Cache Creek nonsmoking gaming: Designated-area policy | The FAQ identifies a nonsmoking area near Sports Page Pub and Grill, not an entirely nonsmoking casino. |
| Cache Creek rideshare transportation: Drop-off versus pickup availability | Rideshare drop-offs may be available, but pickups are not typically available. |
| Calculation | Result | Takeaway |
|---|---|---|
| North Tower versus South Tower standard-room space | 85 square feet | Compare the tower as well as the room category: the published North Tower standard-room description offers more space, but these inputs do not establish which room is better value. |
| South Tower deluxe-room space upgrade | 150 square feet | The deluxe category provides additional space; compare the actual upgrade price before deciding whether that space is worth paying for. |
| Slot Points from an illustrative $500.00 in tracked wagers | 500 Cache Club Points | Use this alongside the video poker example to compare earning on equal cumulative wagers, not to predict gambling losses or justify extra play. |
| Video poker Points from an illustrative $500.00 in tracked wagers | 250 Cache Club Points | Video poker earns Points more slowly than slots on equal tracked wagers; the earning rate alone does not establish which game offers better gambling value. |
| Bonus Play conversion for an illustrative Points balance | $2.00 of Bonus Play | Treat the converted reward as Bonus Play, not cash or dining credit. |
| Cake-cutting fee for an illustrative six-person celebration | 30 dollars, cake-cutting fee only | Bringing a celebration cake adds a per-person charge separate from the meal; confirm any additional charges when reserving. |
| Corkage fee for an illustrative two-bottle dinner | 60 dollars, corkage fee only | Include corkage when comparing bringing your own wine with ordering from the restaurant; bottle prices, taxes, and tips are not included here. |
| Hotel-guest golf savings on an illustrative $100.00 eligible rate | $10.00 of golf-rate savings | The hotel-guest discount can reduce the golf portion of a stay, but obtain the current eligible rate before treating the savings as part of your booking decision. |
Research references: cachecreek.com 1, cachecreek.com 2, cachecreek.com 3.
Method: Published inputs collected 2026-10-15. 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.
These comparisons use published room descriptions, not measurements from a stay. They explain the options but do not establish which room offers better value on your dates.
- Check-in and check-out: Arrival is at 4 p.m.; departure is at 11 a.m. Special requests and suite upgrades can delay check-in.
- Cancellation: The general published policy requires cancellation 48 hours ahead to avoid fees. Read the terms attached to your reservation.
- Extra bedding: Cribs and rollaways are advertised at $50, subject to availability. Ask whether the charge is per night or per stay.
- Total cost: Compare the final booking total, taxes, applicable fees, and package inclusions rather than an old starting room rate.
For me, the strongest reason to stay is convenience, particularly after a show or dinner with drinks. Whether that justifies the room price depends on how much of the resort you intend to use.
Restaurants, bars, and buffet dining
Cache Creek has enough dining variety to support a stay without sending everyone back into the car. The useful distinction is the kind of meal you need, not the headline restaurant count.
- A planned dinner: C2 Steak & Seafood is the steakhouse choice, Enso Sushi covers Japanese dining, and Chang Shou offers several Asian cuisines. Reserve ahead when dinner is tied to a show or special occasion.
- A casual sit-down meal: Canyon Café is advertised as serving around the clock. The Sports Page Pub & Grill offers burgers, pizza, wings, and beer with sports viewing.
- A faster break: Asian Kitchen, The Deli, Loco Express, and Sweets Etc. cover quick Asian dishes, sandwiches, Mexican food, coffee, and desserts.
- A meal away from the casino floor: Bahtenta Grill is at the adjacent golf clubhouse, with indoor and outdoor seating.
- A buffet: Harvest Dining Hall is listed, but its service schedule is limited. Check your specific day and meal rather than assuming an all-day buffet.
A 24-hour café does not mean every restaurant keeps those hours. If a particular dinner is the reason for the drive, establish that part of the plan first.
Corkage and cake-cutting fees
Published corkage is $30 per bottle, and bringing a cake incurs a $5-per-person cutting fee. For illustrative party sizes, two outside wine bottles would mean $60 in corkage, while a six-person cake celebration would mean a $30 cutting charge. These are fee-only examples, excluding meals, additional charges, taxes, and tips.
I would compare corkage with the restaurant’s wine list before assuming bringing a bottle saves money.
Pools, spa, golf, and shows
The resort amenities give nongamblers something meaningful to do, especially when golf or a spa appointment is part of the plan. They are not all included simply because you booked a room.
Pools: hotel guests only
Both pools are reserved for hotel guests, with no passes for day visitors. The North Pool is for adults 21 and older. The South Pool allows guests of all ages, with minors accompanied by a parent or guardian.
The North Pool entrance is on the fifth floor of the North Tower, outside by the spa. That is worth noting when choosing a tower or finding your way over from a South Tower room.
Families should also consider the wider resort rules: minors cannot use the casino floor, spa, or entertainment venues and must remain accompanied in permitted non-gaming areas.
Spa appointments
A hotel reservation does not include spa access. Treatments require separate arrangements, and canceling a room does not cancel a spa appointment.
The spa’s published hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Plan treatments before dinner or a show rather than counting on a late-night appointment.
Yocha Dehe Golf Club
The adjacent golf club has 18 holes, with a resort shuttle available to the course. Published round inclusions cover a cart and practice-area access. Rental clubs are advertised at $40 per set, including six golf balls.
Hotel guests receive 10% off eligible golf rates. For illustration, that would save $10 on a $100 eligible rate; $100 is not a quoted green fee. Obtain the actual rate before counting the discount toward a hotel stay’s value.
The resort lists a Par for the Course package at $389 for Monday through Thursday stays from September 14 through December 24, 2026. It includes one night in a standard room, 18 holes for two guests, and rental clubs. Availability is limited, Friday tee times are excluded, groups of 10 or more golfers are ineligible, and the package cannot be combined with other offers or discounts. Compare the final package quote with booking separately.
Event Center shows
The Event Center is advertised with a theater capacity of 1,375, although seating varies by configuration. Shows are for guests 21 and older. Book dinner and tickets ahead, and leave time between them. A restaurant reservation that finishes at showtime is not much of a plan.
Directions, parking, and getting home
Cache Creek is at 14455 Highway 16 in Brooks. Driving is the straightforward option, with complimentary garage, lot, and valet parking.
The property estimates Sacramento International Airport at about 40 minutes by car, subject to traffic and conditions. Its on-property and golf shuttles should not be mistaken for an included airport transfer.
Arrange the return journey before relying on rideshare. The resort says rideshares may drop guests off but are not typically available for pickup. I would not make an evening visit dependent on opening an app after dinner and hoping for the best.
- Tour buses: Confirm your route, cash fare, departure time, and return arrangements. These services are for gaming customers, not general one-way transportation.
- EV charging: Garage chargers include general-parking locations on Levels 2 and 4. Access is first come, first served, with high weekend demand. Tesla vehicles require an adapter.
- RV parking: F Lot has RV parking without hookups. A parking space does not establish permission for overnight camping.
- Identification: Bring valid photo ID. You must be 21 to gamble.
Smoking and accessibility
Cache Creek is not a smoke-free casino. Its designated non-smoking gaming area is near The Sports Page Pub & Grill, but that does not make the whole floor or every route through the property smoke-free. If smoke exposure determines where you can comfortably spend an evening, treat this as a major booking consideration.
Complimentary wheelchairs are available at the front desk; scooter rentals are not. Property information describes accessible Event Center seating and restrooms. For an overnight stay, discuss room layout, walking distances, and routes to the facilities you intend to use rather than relying on an accessible-room label alone.
Cache Club: Points, Bonus Play, and dining credit
The Cache Club benefits brochure distinguishes Points, Tier Credits, and Cache Comps. They serve different purposes.
Slots earn one Point per $1 wagered; video poker earns one Point per $2 wagered. An illustrative $500 in cumulative tracked wagers produces 500 Points on slots or 250 Points on video poker. Cumulative wagers are not the same as your starting bankroll or losses.
The published conversion is 500 Points for $1 in Bonus Play. An illustrative balance of 1,000 redeemable Points converts to $2 in Bonus Play, not cash or dining credit. Eligible Cache Comps can pay for dining; Points cannot.
My take: use the card for gambling and purchases you already planned. Faster Points earning on slots does not prove they offer better gambling value than video poker, and chasing a benefit can cost more than the benefit is worth.
Is Cache Creek better for a day trip or overnight stay?
| Visit style | Why it works | Main trade-off |
|---|---|---|
| Casino day trip | Broad gaming selection, free parking, and several meal options | No pool access; you still need a dependable trip home |
| Casino-and-show overnight | A room removes the post-show drive from the evening | Room cost becomes part of the entertainment budget |
| Golf or spa getaway | Recreation gives the stay a purpose beyond gambling | Tee times, treatments, and cancellation terms need separate attention |
Who Cache Creek suits best
Cache Creek makes the most sense for adults who want a drive-in casino weekend with enough dining, golf, spa time, and pool access to stay put. Its substantial hotel and broad gaming selection support a longer getaway, while complimentary parking and valet keep arrival costs simple. Choose another property if a completely smoke-free casino or easy car-free travel is essential: a designated non-smoking area and uncertain rideshare pickups are meaningful compromises, particularly for an evening visit.
Frequently asked questions
Does Cache Creek have a poker room or sportsbook?
No. Poker is currently unavailable, and there is no on-property retail sportsbook. Video poker, house-banked poker games, and The Sports Page pub are different offerings.
What is the minimum gambling age at Cache Creek?
You must be at least 21 to gamble. Accompanied minors may use permitted non-gaming areas under the resort’s rules.
Is parking free?
Yes. Garage parking, lot parking, and valet are complimentary.
Can day visitors use the pools?
No. Both pools are reserved for hotel guests.
What are the blackjack minimums?
The resort describes its regular blackjack minimum as $15. Limits can vary, so check the posted sign before buying in.
Is Cache Creek non-smoking?
No. There is a designated non-smoking gaming area near The Sports Page Pub & Grill, rather than a fully smoke-free casino.
Can I bring a pet?
Pets are not accommodated. The property permits qualifying service dogs and asks that they be checked in with Security.
Sources and information date
Information date: October 15, 2026. Official property descriptions and policies are linked in the relevant sections. Gaming inventory, table minimums, restaurant schedules, package availability, and booking terms can change. Confirm the details that determine your trip before traveling.
Poker room and sportsbook
There is no dedicated poker room or on-site sportsbook.