Chico, CA

Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria

About the Tribe

Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria is a federally recognized tribe comprised of 560 Tribal Members and governed by a Tribal Council elected by the General Membership. 

The Mechoopda tribe is building a temporary casino south of Chico that will open in summer 2023. A larger permanent Mechoopda Casino has federal and state approvals for construction. The opening date will be in 2024.