What Round Valley Indian Tribes does

Round Valley Indian Tribes is a federally recognized sovereign Indian tribe headquartered at 77826 Covelo Road, Covelo, California, exercising inherent governmental powers over the Round Valley Reservation. As a sovereign nation of confederated tribes, it provides comprehensive legislative (Tribal Council), executive (Tribal Administration), and judicial (Tribal Court, established 2014) functions to enrolled tribal members. The organization delivers a broad portfolio of social programs including Head Start, ICWA child welfare, NADVSAP domestic violence advocacy, Senior Center nutrition (~6,480 meals/year), Environmental Protection, Natural Resources (forestry, fisheries, fire prevention, agriculture), Water Association, Roads/Transportation, Child Care, Tribal Historic Preservation, and an Election Board — with affiliated entities including Round Valley Indian Health Center, Round Valley Indian Housing Authority, and Tribal TANF.

The tribe operates wholly-owned commercial enterprises that generate employment and revenue for community programs: Hidden Oaks Casino (Class-II gaming, launched 2007), Golden Oaks Motel (17 rooms along Highway 162, renovated by the tribe), Hidden Oaks Convenience Store with fuel station, Hidden Oaks RV Park (with hookups, cabins, duplexes, baseball diamonds, concert stage, rodeo grounds), and 7 Tribes Rock Quarry (aggregates and construction materials). Distribution is via physical locations in Covelo, California, with private pricing for tribal enterprises and no publicly disclosed pricing for government services. The underlying technology stack is minimal — a WordPress-based CMS for rvit.org and standalone websites for key subsidiaries.

The business model blends sovereign government operations (largely funded by federal program allocations and tribal enterprise transfers to the general fund) with diversified commercial revenue from gaming, hospitality, retail fuel/c-store, RV/camping, and aggregates. Revenue figures are not disclosed. The customer base is bifurcated: enrolled tribal members as the primary constituency for governmental and social services, and visitors to the reservation as secondary customers for commercial enterprises. Strategic activity in 2025–2026 includes the Treaty of Friendship with the Yurok Tribe (October 28, 2025) for Eel River ecosystem restoration, a Cell Tower Project, formation of an Economic Development Board, and a General Election scheduled for November 3, 2026.

Name

Round Valley Indian Tribes

Legal name

Round Valley Indian Tribes

Website

https://rvit.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Round Valley Indian Tribes is a federally recognized sovereign tribal government headquartered in Covelo, California, delivering governmental, social, and cultural services to enrolled members while operating gaming, hospitality, retail, and aggregate enterprises.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tribal Government Services

NAICS

American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Governments (92115), Casinos (except Casino Hotels) (71321), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71)

SIC

Retail-Convenience Stores (5412), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Fishing, Hunting And Trapping (900)

akta.pro primary industry

Tribal/First Nations Casino Operations (MPAEAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Indigenous/Tribal Education Authorities & Boards (EDADABAM), Tribal/Indigenous Public Health Authorities (HLAJAAAD)

Keywords

• Tribal government services
• Sovereign nation administration
• Tribal gaming operations
• Social services programs
• Cultural preservation initiatives

Headquarters

HQ city

Covelo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Core offering

Round Valley Indian Tribes operates as a sovereign tribal government providing legislative, executive, and judicial services to enrolled tribal members of the confederated tribes residing on the Round Valley Reservation in Covelo, California. The tribe also operates revenue-generating commercial enterprises including Hidden Oaks Casino (Class-II gaming), Golden Oaks Motel (17-room hospitality), Hidden Oaks Convenience Store with fuel station, Hidden Oaks RV Park, and 7 Tribes Rock Quarry, which fund community programs and provide employment.

Product overview

Round Valley Indian Tribes operates a portfolio of commercial enterprises including gaming, hospitality, and retail services. The primary enterprises are Hidden Oaks Casino (Class-II gaming facility), Golden Oaks Motel (17-room accommodation), Hidden Oaks Convenience Store with fuel station, and Hidden Oaks RV Park. These enterprises provide employment opportunities and generate revenue supporting tribal community programs and services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hidden Oaks Casino: Class-II gaming facility offering various entertainment games, established in 2007 to provide employment and community revenue.
• Golden Oaks Motel
• Hidden Oaks Convenience Store
• Hidden Oaks RV Park

Products and services

• Hidden Oaks Casino Class-II gaming facility developed by the Round Valley Tribal Council in 2007, located on the Round Valley Indian Reservation. The casino provides employment to tribal citizens and contributes revenue to youth programs, social services, and education needs for the Round Valley community.
• Golden Oaks Motel 17-room motel situated along Highway 162 in Covelo, California, extensively renovated and remodeled to provide accommodation services. The motel is purchased and operated by the Round Valley Indian Tribes, offering three different room styles.
• Hidden Oaks Convenience Store Convenience store with fuel station providing beverages, gas, pizza, eggs, and snack foods to the community in Covelo, California. Operated by the Round Valley Indian Tribes as a tribal enterprise.
• Hidden Oaks RV Park Recreational vehicle park with RV hookup locations, tent camping, 4 cabins, 2 duplexes, 2 baseball diamonds, a concert stage, and rodeo grounds under continued development. Operated by the Round Valley Indian Tribes in Covelo, California.
• 7 Tribes Rock Quarry Aggregate and construction materials operation providing rock and quarry products. Operated as a tribal enterprise by the Round Valley Indian Tribes.
• Tribal Police Department Law enforcement services for the Round Valley Reservation, providing community safety, crime prevention, and public safety functions under the sovereign authority of the tribe.
• Tribal Court Judicial branch of the Round Valley Indian Tribes, established in March 2014. Provides court rules, Tribal Court of Appeals, and judicial services for the tribal community exercising sovereign judicial authority.
• Head Start Program Early childhood education program committed to building a solid education foundation for Native children and families on the Round Valley Reservation. Operated by the tribal government.
• Senior Center Senior services program providing hot meals to both congregate and homebound seniors, serving approximately 6,480 meals per year to senior tribal members and community residents.
• ICWA Program Indian Child Welfare Act program providing child welfare services, protecting Native children and families in coordination with tribal, state, and federal child welfare systems.
• NADVSAP (Native American Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Program) Domestic violence and sexual assault advocacy program providing support services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault within the tribal community.
• Environmental Protection Agency Program Tribal EPA program developing and providing for the protection of public health and safety, including clean air and water protection, on the Round Valley Reservation.
• Child Care Program Child care services for tribal member families on the Round Valley Reservation, providing supervised care for children of working parents and guardians.
• Water Association Water systems and utility services providing water management and distribution for the Round Valley Reservation community.
• Natural Resources Department Department overseeing forest management, fisheries, fire prevention, and agriculture on the Round Valley Reservation, managing the tribe's natural resource base.
• Tribal Historic Preservation Office (THPO) Office responsible for preserving, maintaining, and revitalizing the culture and traditions of the Round Valley Reservation. Operates as a federally recognized Tribal Historic Preservation Office.
• Real Estate Department Real estate services managing tribal lands, property transactions, and land use on the Round Valley Reservation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves approximately 6,480 meals per year to seniors through the Native American Senior Center
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Yurok TribeflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 October 2025Round Valley Indian Tribes and the Yurok Tribe signed a Treaty of Friendship on October 28, 2025, at the Wildlands Conservancy's Eel River Canyon Preserve. The partnership pledges joint efforts to restore the Eel River ecosystem, reverse fisheries decline, and restore imperiled salmon and steelhead runs. The Yurok Tribe will share knowledge and experience gained through Klamath River dam removal to inform tribal efforts on the Eel River. The Potter Valley Hydroelectric Project dams are being decommissioned by PG&E, creating opportunities to restore critical fishery habitat.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians: The Coyote Valley Band operates Coyote Valley Casino, a small Class-II gaming facility in Northern California's Mendocino County — the same region as Round Valley. Highly comparable scale, Class-II gaming model, and small tribal enterprise mix centered on a single casino plus ancillary businesses.
• Yurok Tribe: The Yurok Tribe is a federally recognized sovereign tribal government in Northern California that signed the October 2025 Treaty of Friendship with Round Valley. It operates its own gaming, natural resources, and cultural programs along the Klamath River, with very similar governance structure, scale, and mixed enterprise portfolio.
• Hopland Rancheria: Hopland Rancheria operates Sho-Ka-Wah Casino, a small Class-II gaming facility in Mendocino County, Northern California. Closely comparable as a small tribal government with a limited-stakes casino and rural Northern California footprint.
• Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians: Big Valley Band operates Konocti Vista Casino, a small Class-II gaming facility in Lake County, Northern California. Comparable in operating a modest tribal casino plus tribal government services in a rural Northern California setting similar to Round Valley.

Regional players

• Hoopa Valley Tribe: Hoopa Valley Tribe is a federally recognized tribe on the neighboring Hoopa Valley Reservation in Northern California with a similar governance structure, forestry/fisheries programs, and small gaming operation. Comparable in serving a remote Northern California tribal community with diversified enterprises.
• Karuk Tribe: Karuk Tribe is a federally recognized tribal government along the Klamath River in Northern California with overlapping fisheries, forestry, and cultural preservation programs. Operates a small casino and similar sovereign-government service portfolio, making it a direct regional peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/rvitribes
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/round-valley-indian-tribes

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

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