The resort sits on the Southern Ute Indian Reservation. This equates to roughly a thirty minute drive, assuming good roads, which may not be a good assumption considering Durango’s nearby ski area, Purgatory, averages over 21 ½ feet of snow per year.

The nicest, “fancier” of the two casinos in the Four Corners area, the Sky Ute Casino Resort is located in tiny Ignacio, just 22 miles southeast of Durango. (The red star is the Sky Ute Casino, while the black star is the Ute Mountain Casino) As typical with many Indian casinos, drinks are not free. Per their compact with the State of Colorado, the maximum bets in both casinos are $100.Īnd while there is smoking inside, there are non-smoking areas at both casinos. They are the Ute Mountain Casino near Cortez, and the Sky Ute Casino Resort near Durango.īoth casinos require you to be 21 or older to play, however those 18 and up can play bingo. There are three different areas of casinos in Colorado, but these two featured here are the only ones not situated along the populous front range area of Colorado. Whether you’re staying in Cortez, or Durango, you’ll find one of these casinos within a very reasonable drive. The Sky Ute Casino is a little south of Durango, Colorado

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