Northern Waters Casino Resort at a glance
About Northern Waters Casino Resort
Northern Waters Casino Resort is a tribal gaming and hotel complex in Watersmeet, Michigan, owned and operated by the Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians. The casino opened in 1992 and runs approximately 900 slot machines and 12 table games — including Blackjack, Craps, Let It Ride, and Roulette — on a 24/7 schedule, with a hotel, bar, buffet, restaurant, self-parking, and shops on site. The minimum gambling age is 21, regulated by the Michigan Gaming Control Board. Website: lvdcasino.com.
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Northern Waters Casino Resort
Watersmeet, Michigan
Watersmeet is at the junction of US-45 and US-2 in Gogebic County in Michigan’s western Upper Peninsula, approximately 20 miles north of the Wisconsin border and surrounded by the Ottawa National Forest. The area is a destination for fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, and ATV riding — Northern Waters Casino Resort serves both the local western UP community and the year-round outdoor recreation visitors who use Watersmeet as a base for Ottawa National Forest activities.
Games at Northern Waters Casino Resort
- rewards
Specific earn rates, tier requirements, and benefits change frequently — confirm with the property's player services desk before your visit.
Ownership & Operation
- Owner
- Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians
- Operator
- Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians
- Opened
- 1992
What the directory data shows
Strengths and gaps inferred from games, features, and directory data.
Strengths
2- Hotel on site; 12 tables including Craps; 900 machines; Ottawa National Forest recreation destination
- Lac Vieux Desert Band's casino serving the isolated western UP gaming market since 1992
Watch-outs
1- Watersmeet is remote — nearest population centers are Ironwood (~60 mi) and Iron Mountain (~65 mi)
Lac Vieux Desert Band's western UP casino resort — 900 slots, 12 tables, hotel, and Ottawa National Forest recreation
Northern Waters Casino Resort is the primary casino option in Michigan's western Upper Peninsula, operated by the Lac Vieux Desert Band since 1992. The hotel makes it a stay-and-play destination for Ottawa National Forest outdoor recreation visitors. Craps, Let It Ride, and Roulette round out the table game options alongside 900 machines. Confirm current promotions and room availability at lvdcasino.com.
Licensing & Rules
- Regulator
- Michigan Gaming Control Board
- Age Requirement
- 21+
- Sportsbook
- Legal
