Mancos State Park is about a 45-minute drive northeast of Towaoc and offers seasonal fishing on over 217 acres of water.

Totten Lake is a small SWA reservoir in east Cortez that is stocked with catfish, pike, and largemouth bass.

Check out the camping near Towaoc and Cortez.

The iconic cliff dwellings are only a short walk from the campground, so this is a great base for exploring the park. There are 15 full-hookup sites for RVs and 17 group camping spots.

Morefield Campground is located right in Mesa Verde National Park with plenty of amenities and over 250 spaces for tent camping and RVs.

Enjoy bathrooms, showers, free WiFi, and laundry facilities during your stay at La Mesa. They have 38 RV spots up to 65 feet long and a few tent sites as well.

La Mesa RV Park is nestled in the heart of Cortez, giving you prime access to restaurants, shopping, and other nearby activities.

The park isn’t only for RVs though, there are a handful of shaded tent camping spots. Camper amenities include showers, laundry, WiFi, and a swimming pool and sauna as well. Sleeping Ute RV Park is part of the Ute Casino complex, so you’re never far from the action.Recreation Tree House Ruin in Lion Canyon, Ute Mountain Tribal Park. Knowledgeable Native guides lead tours throughout the summer season. Discover Ancient Puebloan ruins including cliff dwellings and pictographs. Ute Mountain Tribal Park – Both half and full-day guided tours are offered at Ute Mountain Tribal Park. Amenities include campgrounds, a hotel, and the Kuchu Restaurant. Operating for over 30 years, this is a popular spot for perusing the casino floor to check out the newest slot machines, sports betting, and even bingo. Ute Mountain Casino Hotel – 24-hour gambling and gaming available in the southwest region on the Ute Mountain Tribe Reservation.

Main Attractions Ute Mountain Casino in Towaoc. A holy mountain for the Ute people known as Sleeping Ute Mountain lies just east and the old town complex is also situated there. It replaced Aztec Springs, NM as the capital city of the Ute Mountain Tribe and as of 2020 was home to about 1,120 people. Towaoc is located southwest of Cortez in Montezuma County at an elevation of 6,007 feet. It’s a census-designated place most known for its dazzling casino and importance to our state’s native people. Located on the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe Reservation, Towaoc is a tiny town in the four corners region.

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