Prairie's Edge is the Upper Sioux Community's resort three miles south of Granite Falls, in the Minnesota River valley. It rates 4.1 from more than 3,800 Google reviewers — one of the better-rated casinos in the state.
It is a small property that has been assembled thoughtfully, and the accommodation is more interesting than the floor.
What's on the floor
1,000 slot machines, live blackjack, video keno and virtual roulette, running 24 hours a day.
The distinction between live and virtual matters here. Blackjack is dealt by a person; the roulette is a machine. If you want a live wheel, this is not the property — check the venue's site for the current table schedule before planning around a specific game.
A thousand machines is a substantial floor for a community this size, and the property is the main gaming option for a wide stretch of south-western Minnesota.
Where you stay
The hotel runs more than 160 rooms and suites, with an indoor pool, a wading pool, a hot tub, a sauna and a fitness centre. The wading pool is worth noting — it signals a property that expects families rather than only gamblers.
The campground is the distinctive part. There is a 55-unit RV park with pull-through and back-in sites and full hookups, rustic tent camping areas, and — unusually — a tee-pee available to rent.
That combination of hotel, RV park, tent sites and a tee-pee gives the property a range of accommodation almost no casino anywhere matches, and it is why summer traffic here is heavier than the machine count would predict.
Dining and events
Three options: the Meadows Restaurant and Buffet, with menu service and full buffets on selected days; the Firefly Lounge for casual food; and a deli that runs 24 hours.
The conference centre offers more than 10,000 square feet in various configurations.
Tips before you go
The casino is open 24 hours, seven days a week.
Minnesota tribal casinos generally admit players from 18, though individual properties set their own rules and areas serving alcohol are often 21-plus. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Granite Falls sits on the Minnesota River Valley Scenic Byway, about two and a half hours west of the Twin Cities. Summer is the season — book the campground and the tee-pee well ahead if that is the plan.
Nearby alternatives
South-east, Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel at Morton is the larger property in the valley, with 379 rooms and a championship golf course. East, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel at Prior Lake is the largest in the state, and Treasure Island Resort & Casino at Welch has an indoor waterpark.
For the full picture, see all Minnesota in-person casinos.
FAQ
What are Prairie's Edge Casino's hours?
The casino is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The restaurants and pool keep their own hours, though the deli runs around the clock.
How old do you have to be to gamble at Prairie's Edge Casino?
Minnesota tribal casinos generally admit players from 18, though individual properties set their own rules and areas serving alcohol are often 21-plus. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
What games are available at Prairie's Edge Casino?
1,000 slot machines, live dealer blackjack, video keno and virtual roulette. The roulette is electronic rather than a live wheel.
Does Prairie's Edge have an RV park?
Yes — 55 units with pull-through and back-in sites and full hookups, plus rustic tent camping areas and a tee-pee available to rent.
Does Prairie's Edge Casino have a hotel?
Yes — more than 160 rooms and suites, with an indoor pool, wading pool, hot tub, sauna and fitness centre.
How far is Prairie's Edge from Minneapolis?
About two and a half hours west, three miles south of Granite Falls on the Minnesota River Valley Scenic Byway.
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Updated August 2026 · Details verified against Minnesota Indian Gaming Association records and the venue's official site. Hours and offerings change — confirm before you go.
