- Ilani updates about property reopening. 360 Bar Sunday - Saturday: 11:00am - 2:00am. Chef Jet Sunday - Thursday: 11:00am - 11:00pm.
- Ilani is now open. Ilani is a premier gaming destination in Washington State in Ridgefield. Located 25 miles away from Portland (WA), come and play in our new casino with abundant dining, shopping and entertainment options to make your visit memorable.
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Enjoy shopping at our premier retail stores while visiting or playing at ilani Casino Resort in Ridgefield (WA), just 25 miles of Portland. Find your favorite brands and shop while you enjoy our other amenities. Visit our official website for a list of our on-site retail stores.
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Contact Information
(877) 464-5264
Location
1 Cowlitz Way
Ridgefield
Washington
98642
45.85
-122.71
North of Vancouver on I-5. Exit 16 - NW 319th Street
RV Parking and Camping Information
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Parking MAY be allowed in the parking lot - See Security. If allowed, it will be one night only, and will be dependent on whether they are having an "event".
An RV parking area is available across the street from the parking lot entrance - See Security. With permission, will be 48 hours only.
An RV parking area is available across the street from the parking lot entrance - See Security. With permission, will be 48 hours only.
Parking lot - Asphalt, not level (sloping for drainage). Lot 4 (NW of casino entrance - NOT VIP entrance)
RV Parking area - Dirt/gravel, no hook-ups - signage directs RVs to location.
RV Parking area - Dirt/gravel, no hook-ups - signage directs RVs to location.
Campground Information
VerizonWireless Jet pack - good coverage. No local WiFi available
Casino Information
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- Slots
- Video Poker
- Table Games
- Keno
- Snack Shop
- Pastry Shop
- Coffee Bar (Starbucks, etc.)
- Fast Food
- Fine Dining / Gourmet
- Steak House
- Seafood
- Italian
- Asian
Dining options are - Michael Jordan Steakhouse ($$$$), Lure and Line Seafood ($$$), Raw/Suchi ($$$), all others are small and limited food offerings. No buffet, as yet.
Other Information
Newly opened casino - April 1, 2017 was grand opening. Big future plans - Hotel, Golf Course, RV Park, Poker Tables.
Overnight RV Parking is allowed.
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User reviews
i drove by today, the place was closed due to the coronvirus. im sure many will be closed sooner or later..hopefully sooner. good luck all.
hungarianwineTop 10 Reviewer36 reviews
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Stopped to dry camp here on way south. As others noted, so long as parking lot is relatively empty (as security said, there is no event requiring the spaces) they are fine with RVs stopping overnight in the parking lot. Security checks on you periodically. Restaurants are relatively high priced, but there is a fast food kind of area with several venues at fair prices. Overall a good overnight stopping place.
TopGaryTop 50 Reviewer5 reviews
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We pulled into this new casino on a Tuesday at 5pm. We could not see any other rigs, so opted for a quiet part of the parking lot - #5 down towards the shuttle stop. All tarmac, level for us, good lighting, and regular security patrols all night. We checked in with a security guard in the casino entrance. Explained where we were parked, and that we planned to spend some time in the casino. He stated that we could stay there for 24 hours, no problem. Or, we could move to a gravel area south of the parking lot with the big trucks, but said where we were (lot 5), was better.
We had a great night, quiet, and felt safe. The bathrooms in the casino were very clean! Starbucks coffee open in the morning.
We noticed some other RVs at the gravel area, but were happy to have stayed in the parking lot. No big trucks pulling in and out.
If you stay here, respect the space and leave nothing behind.
We had a great night, quiet, and felt safe. The bathrooms in the casino were very clean! Starbucks coffee open in the morning.
We noticed some other RVs at the gravel area, but were happy to have stayed in the parking lot. No big trucks pulling in and out.
If you stay here, respect the space and leave nothing behind.
AlisonTop 500 Reviewer1 reviews
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Stayed here Dec 2017 on the way south. Nice new casino, very accommodating. Big plans for RVers but right now park across the road however they will pick you up in shuttle. Look forward to visiting this casino again
RVFUNTop 100 Reviewer3 reviews
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Newly opened casino. Call casino/security before you stop to ensure overnight parking is OK. No buffet available; all other dining options though limited, can be expensive. Casino offers wide array of slots and tables, to include high stakes/VIP area. No poker tables available, yet.
ColoCamperTop 50 Reviewer4 reviews
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KARA FOX-LaROSE
President & General Manager
President & General Manager
Kara Fox-LaRose has 24 years of experience in the casino and hospitality industry, including many high-profile roles. Currently, Fox-LaRose is the President and General Manager of ilani in Ridgefield, Washington, where she is responsible for the overall directional planning and operational results of the property. She led all aspects of opening the $500+ million high volume casino and entertainment complex in 2017 and has been a driving force of the award-winning property ever since. She has strived to continue developing ilani into a world class destination, adding the Cowlitz Ballroom in 2018, the Cowlitz Crossing Fuel & Convenience store in 2019, and the recently announced 2,600 space parking garage which will open in 2020. Fox-LaRose is an active member in the Southwest Washington community where she currently serves as a board member for the Columbia River Economic Development Council. She is also a strong proponent for responsible gambling, serving as a board member for the Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling.
JAMES DOUGHERTY
ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER
ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER
Dougherty, as assistant general manager at ilani, is tasked with providing direct support to the general manager, on top of developing, implementing and monitoring strategic plans in order to achieve larger organizational goals. Having served in multiple roles as a leading executive in various gaming jurisdictions, Dougherty brings more than 30 years of gaming industry experience to the table. He has been a guest lecturer at notable Universities such as Penn State and Johnson and Wales, and holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Richard Stockton College in New Jersey.
AL MUMA
VICE PRESIDENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
VICE PRESIDENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Muma brings over 30 years of combined gaming and hospitality service experience, including 15+ years of executive level experience. He was a part of the opening team for the ilani project and oversaw successful recruitment, onboarding, and training of 1100+ team members. As vice president of human resources and guest services at ilani, Mr. Muma provides the strategic direction, tactical planning and operational oversight for all Human Resource and Guest Service departments/functions. Previously, Muma worked as director of human resources at Treasure Island Resort & Casino in Minnesota and at Little River Casino Resort in Michigan. Muma holds an MBA in human resource management from Baker College in Detroit.
ERIK PALMER
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Palmer is an experienced gaming executive and has worked in the industry for more than 20 years. He was directly involved with the opening of ilani for the Cowlitz Indian Tribe. Palmer is a part of all strategic planning and decision making for the operation, as well as all financial functions of the property, such as establishing the current internal control policies and procedures for ilani. Prior to joining ilani, Palmer served as chief financial officer for the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort in upstate New York, and has held finance management positions with MGM Mirage, Seneca Gaming, Harrah’s Cherokee, and Ameristar. Palmer holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
JEFFREY WALKER
VICE PRESIDENT OF GAMING
VICE PRESIDENT OF GAMING
Walker brings three decades of experience to his role at ilani, having most recently served as vice president of table games and player development at Mohegan Sun Pocono. Walker joined the team to successfully establish and open ilani’s gaming operations in April of 2017; a feat not all that unfamiliar to Mr. Walker, who launched the opening of Mohegan Sun Pocono table games and poker in 2010. His depth of experience is an ongoing asset to ilani as he aims to create revenue generating and cost saving initiatives for the property. Walker holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the State University of New York at Geneseo.
TOM TEESDALE
VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING
VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING
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Mr. Teesdale joined ilani as the Vice President of Marketing in 2016. ilani, is the Pacific Northwest premier gaming, dining, entertainment and meeting destination. With nearly 400,000 total square feet, ilani includes 100,000 square feet of gaming space with more than 2,500 slots and 75 gaming tables; 15 different restaurants, bars and retail outlets; and a 2,500-seat meeting and entertainment venue hosting nationally recognized performances. Mr. Teesdale has an impressive track record of driving increased market share, revenues and profitability within the gaming industry and his experience in developing and executing marketing and communications initiatives and customer loyalty programs has been critical in achieving results.
Mr. Teesdale has held previous positions in other markets with Ameristar and Penn National Gaming as Vice President of Marketing. Mr. Teesdale is a graduate of the University of Missouri and has more than 30 years of successful casino operations, management and marketing experience.
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AARON FISHER
VICE PRESIDENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
VICE PRESIDENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Aaron Fisher joined ilani as the Vice President of Information Technology and has a proven track record of leading technology solutions and teams within the gaming and hospitality industry. Aaron has over 16 years’ experience leading technology solutions in the gaming and hospitality industry with over 26 years of combined technology experience. Aaron started his career in the US Air Force where he learned the value of a team and that nothing is impossible.
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Aaron has held previous positions with Northern Quest Casino and Hard Rock where he led teams and was a part of numerous casino and hotel expansion and new builds. Most recently, as a part of Hard Rock, Aaron was the Vice President of IT Operations where, along with his new build responsibility, he oversaw IT operations for the 11 casinos and 66 cafes under the Hard Rock portfolio. Aaron holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business IT Management and is the proud father of 4 wonderful children.