The casino is in portable buildings, like the ones enrichment classes are held in, in elementary school. No glitzy, million-lights, hoity toity place here! The staff are wonderful, from the young men who watch the door, to the cook at the cafe, the charming cashiers, and the extremely pleasant bartender. It's not…
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- Big burgers from the cafe
- Free parking for RVs and trucks
- Small casino in modular buildings
The short version
What visitors say about Desert Rose Casino
Desert Rose is Alturas's night out, a small casino set up in a row of joined modular buildings. Nobody mistakes it for a resort, but regulars like the friendly staff, cold drinks and fair prices, and the cafe's big burgers and fish and chips get recommended by locals. On weekends a live band plays in the bar, which also has a pool table and a small dance floor.
It's a handy stop on a long drive through Modoc County. Truckers and RV owners can park overnight, and there's a gas station with diesel next to a smoke shop. Critics point to worn carpet and restrooms, smoke and machines in poor shape. The kitchen and gas station close early, so plan dinner before nine.
Written from about 20 recent Google reviews, Google's most relevant and its lowest rated, read in September 2026. Places change, so take it as a guide rather than the last word.
Location
Finding Desert Rose Casino
901 Co Rd 56, Alturas, CA 96101
Google reviews
What people say about Desert Rose Casino on Google
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3.9average from 392 Google reviews
honestly i dont know how many times ive been back here since i first stumbled in. the drinks are always cold and the dealers are actually friendly which is rare for around here. prices are fair too not like some places gouging you on everything. its defenitely my go to spot when i wanna relax for a bit.
Gamblers Hear Ye - Hear Ye The Dessert Rose Casino has completely disappointed me. It was 10:15pm. Been driving for hours, doing a girl's day out went in a big circle with the soul purpose to gamble at The Dessert Rose. The Google maps at
Yep cool place with friendly people some good looking women pass through there hang out gamble relax it's out in the country cowboy and indian country its my kind of place really.. Different vibe country is the best a bit different then the actual city life casinos..🤠😎
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Questions about Desert Rose Casino
Where is Desert Rose Casino?
At 901 Co Rd 56 in Alturas, about 140 miles from Downtown Reno as the crow flies. It's a tribal casino, run by the tribe on its own land.
What is the phone number for Desert Rose Casino?
530-233-3141.
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