- Year Opened
- 1999
- Age Restriction
- 21+
- Property Type
- Tribal
- Regulator
- California Gambling Control Commission
- Owner
- Alturas Indian Rancheria
- Slot Machines
- 150
About Desert Rose Casino
Desert Rose Casino opened in 1999 and operates at 901 County Road 56 in Alturas, California, owned by the Alturas Indian Rancheria. Alturas is the seat of Modoc County, the most sparsely populated county in California and one of the most remote in the state. The casino’s 150 slot machines and restaurant make it the primary gaming venue in this corner of far northeastern California, with no other gaming competition within a very large geographic radius.
The casino runs on a simple format appropriate for its market: slots and a restaurant, serving a small permanent resident population and the occasional traveler on US-395. The minimum gambling age is 21 and gaming is regulated by the California Gambling Control Commission.
Venue photo
Desert Rose Casino
Alturas, California
Gaming at Desert Rose Casino
Desert Rose Casino operates 150 slot machines. The focused format is typical for a tribal casino serving a rural low-population county. No table games, poker room, or specialty electronic gaming formats are listed for the property.
Location & Access
Desert Rose Casino is at 901 County Road 56 in Alturas, California. Alturas sits at approximately 4,400 feet elevation on the Modoc Plateau, at the junction of US-395 and US-299. The nearest major city is Redding, roughly 160 miles southwest on US-299. Self-parking is available at the property.
The geographic isolation of Modoc County means Desert Rose Casino serves a tight local market. Visitors from outside the region typically pass through Alturas on north-south US-395 travel between Reno and the Klamath Basin.
How Desert Rose Casino compares locally
Directory comparison: Desert Rose Casino vs nearby venues
We track 4 properties in Alturas. The comparison below uses directory data only — machine counts and hours should still be confirmed with each casino.
| Property | Desert Rose Casino
This property
| |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City | Alturas | El Cajon | Loleta | Porterville |
| Address | 901 Co Rd 56, Alturas | 5469 Casino Way, El Cajon | 11 Bear Paws Way, Loleta | 681 S Reservation Rd, Porterville |
| Games in directory | 1 game types | 13 game types | 12 game types | 12 game types |
| Live poker room | No | Yes | No | No |
| Hotel / resort | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Open 24/7 (tag) | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Gaming machines (reported) | 150 | — | — | — |
| Read more | This page | Visit page | Visit page | Visit page |
How top Desert Rose Casino peers in Desert Rose Casino compare on amenities
| Amenity / Game | Thunder Valley Casino Resort | Agua Caliente Casino | Jamul Casino |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🎰 Slot Machines | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🃏 Table Games | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| ♠️ Poker Room | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🎱 Bingo | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 🖥️ Video Poker | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🍽️ Restaurant | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🏨 Hotel / Resort | — | — | — |
| 🏊 Pool | ✓ | — | — |
| 🕐 Open 24/7 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🅿️ Free Parking | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🚗 Valet Parking | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
What the directory data shows
Strengths and gaps inferred from games, features, and peer count in our CSV-backed directory — not a substitute for a property visit.
Strengths
2- 1 game type(s) on file for this property
- On-site dining tag in directory
Watch-outs
4- No hotel/resort tag — confirm lodging before an overnight trip
- No dedicated poker room in directory tags
- 4 venues in Alturas; compare amenities in the table below
- Narrow game mix in directory — floor may offer more than listed
901 Co Rd 56, Alturas, CA 96101, USA
Alturas, CA 96101
Open in Google MapsLicensing & Rules
- Age Requirement
- 21+
- Sportsbook
- Not legal
Alturas Indian Rancheria Context
Desert Rose Casino is owned and operated by the Alturas Indian Rancheria, a federally recognized tribe with reservation lands in Alturas. The Alturas Indian Rancheria is one of several small California rancherias established for Native Californians who lost their original tribal land base. Gaming runs under a tribal-state compact with the State of California, authorized by the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988.
