Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel at a glance
About Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel
Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel is a tribal gaming resort in Williamsburg, Michigan, owned and operated by the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. Opened in 2007, the resort runs approximately 1,400 slot machines and 35 table games — including a dedicated poker room, Craps, Baccarat, Let It Ride Bonus Poker, and Roulette — on a 24/7 schedule. Amenities include a hotel, multiple restaurants, entertainment venue, bar, self-parking, and valet. The minimum gambling age is 21, regulated by the Michigan Gaming Control Board. Website: turtlecreekcasino.com.
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Turtle Creek Casino and Hotel
Williamsburg, Michigan
Williamsburg is in Grand Traverse County approximately 10 miles east of Traverse City via M-72. Traverse City is the largest city in northern lower Michigan — known for cherry orchards, wineries, the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, and a nationally recognized culinary and hospitality scene. Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel draws from both the substantial local Grand Traverse County market and the millions of tourists who visit the Traverse City area annually. The Grand Traverse Band previously operated Leelanau Sands Casino in Peshawbestown on the Leelanau Peninsula, consolidating its gaming at the larger Williamsburg facility.
Games at Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel
- rewards
Specific earn rates, tier requirements, and benefits change frequently — confirm with the property's player services desk before your visit.
Ownership & Operation
- Owner
- Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians
- Operator
- Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians
- Opened
- 2007
What the directory data shows
Strengths and gaps inferred from games, features, and directory data.
Strengths
2- 35 tables including poker room, Craps, and Baccarat; hotel and entertainment venue
- 10 miles from Traverse City — northern Michigan's largest tourist market; 24/7 schedule
Watch-outs
1- 2007 opening is newer than many comparable Michigan tribal resorts
Grand Traverse Band's Traverse City-area resort — 1,400 slots, 35 tables, poker room, hotel, and entertainment in Williamsburg
Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel is the Grand Traverse Band's primary gaming facility, serving the Traverse City market from a Williamsburg location 10 miles east on M-72. The 35-table floor includes a poker room, Craps, and Baccarat. The hotel and entertainment venue make it northern lower Michigan's most complete tribal resort destination. The Grand Traverse Band previously operated Leelanau Sands Casino on the Leelanau Peninsula. Confirm current schedule at turtlecreekcasino.com.
Licensing & Rules
- Regulator
- Michigan Gaming Control Board
- Age Requirement
- 21+
- Sportsbook
- Legal
