Old Towaoc, located at the base of Ute Mountain, is approximately two miles west of US Highway 491-160, and includes various tribal and BIA governmental buildings and housing areas, including the tribal offices of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe.w
In recent years, a large complex has been developed directly on US Highway 491-160 at the junction of the road into the original town. This includes the Ute Mountain Casino, with a hotel, travel center (convenience store, food service, and fuel sales), and campground, the offices and shops for the Weeminuche Construction Authority (the Tribal construction company) and other facilities. |