Ignacio is a tri-ethnic community within the Southern Ute Indian Reservation. There are several places to eat, shop and stay in town. It’s located less than thirty minutes southeast of Durango.
Main Attractions
Navajo State Park – Navajo Lake expands for over twenty miles south into New Mexico. It’s located only about twenty minutes from town.
Sky Ute Casino – One of two Indian casinos in Colorado, both located in the southwest. This year round attraction boasts hundreds of slots and tables games, including black jack, Texas hold ’em, roulette, craps and a bingo hall. There is also a 140-room hotel and an RV park. A free shuttle connects with Durango.
Southern Ute Cultural Center – Year round museum with colorful exhibits, guided tours and gift store with jewelry, basket ware and other hand-made items.
Recreation
Camping:
- Navajo State Park has 118 RV and tent sites, as well as three full-service log cabins.
Fishing:
- Navajo Reservoir is more than twenty-five miles long when full. Due to its southern location, it’s open year round to boating too.
Accommodations
Things To Do near Ignacio, CO
Casinos:
Museum:
- Southern Ute Cultural Center
State Parks:
- Navajo (17mi)
Towns:
- Arboles (16mi)
- Bayfield (9mi)
- Durango (23mi)
- Pagosa Springs (50mi)
Transportation:
Wine Tastings:
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