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Carson Valley Inn Casino
Minden, NV
Steakhouse locals save for occasions
Reno, Lake Tahoe and Northern Nevada
Casinos in the Carson Valley
The Carson Valley holds the towns of Minden and Gardnerville, south of Carson City along US 395 with the Sierra Nevada rising to the west. Carson Valley Inn in Minden is the largest casino and hotel, with a steakhouse locals book for special dinners, and Sharkey's in Gardnerville is known mostly for its cafe. Topaz Lodge is farther south on US 395 above Topaz Lake near the California line, a lodge and casino that works as a stopover for travelers.
Miles from Downtown Reno
Carson Valley and nearby
All 3 venues in the Carson Valley, ranked
How the ranking works. Venues are ordered by their Google rating, weighted by how many people left one: every rating is blended with a neutral 4.0 as if the venue had 200 more reviews at 4.0, so a 4.6 from thousands of reviews ranks above a 5.0 from a dozen. Sponsorship has no effect on the order. Ratings last checked October 2026.
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Before you go Call ahead to confirm the games and limits you want are running, bring a valid photo ID, and decide on a spending limit before you arrive. If gambling stops being fun, free and confidential help is available at 1-800-GAMBLER.
Questions about casinos in Carson Valley
How many casinos are in the Carson Valley?
Three: Carson Valley Inn Casino, Sharkey's Casino and Topaz Lodge.
How far is Carson Valley from Downtown Reno?
About 46 miles in a straight line. On the road it's farther, and how long it takes depends mostly on when you leave.
Are the casinos in the Carson Valley open 24 hours?
No. Check the hours on the venue page before you go, especially late at night.