Sego Canyon Trailhead

Public access to the Book Cliffs roadless area through Sego Canyon, in cooperation with the Ute Tribe

Under an agreement between the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and the Ute Tribe, members of the public can access the Book Cliffs roadless area through Sego Canyon on Sego Canyon Road.

Requirements include:

• Possessing a valid Utah fishing, hunting or combination (hunting and fishing) license, or being with someone involved in a wildlife-related activity who does have a valid license.
• Obtaining a Tribal Access Permit from the Ute Tribe, which allows access from May 1 to Nov. 30 each year.
• Staying on Sego Canyon Road.
• Not driving motorized vehicles, including ATVs, at any point on Tribal lands.

Trespass laws will be enforced on those who do not adhere to access requirements on Tribal lands.

View a map of the area.

Background information

In January 2024, a longstanding cooperative agreement between the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and the Ute Tribe that allowed public access to the Book Cliffs roadless area ended.

In May 2025, the DWR and the Ute Tribe entered into a new agreement, which again provides public access to the Book Cliffs roadless area through Sego Canyon on roughly 1 mile of Sego Canyon Road.

Frequently asked questions

Where do I apply for a Tribal Access Permit?

Fill out the Tribal Access Permit form. Then you can:

• Email it to Ute Tribe Fish and Wildlife Department Director Robert Johnson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

  OR

• Mail it to:

  Ute Indian Tribe
  Attn: Business Committee Secretary
  P.O. Box 190
  Fort Duchesne, Utah 84026

Does this just provide access to the Sego Canyon Road, or are there other access points through Tribal lands as part of this new agreement?

The only access to Tribal lands under this agreement is for the roughly one-mile stretch of Sego Canyon Road after the Sego Trailhead.

Can I drive vehicles or ATVs on the Tribal lands portion of the Sego Canyon Road?

No. The use of motorized vehicles on this Tribal land is strictly prohibited. Only foot and horseback access is permitted.

Do I need a hunting permit for the Book Cliffs in order to access this area?

In addition to the Tribal Access Permit issued by the Ute Tribe, the requirement is a valid fishing, hunting or combination license issued by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. Members of the general public who are participating in a wildlife activity with someone who possesses a valid fishing, hunting or combination license issued by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources — as well as a Tribal Access Permit — can also access the area.

Remaining and over-the-counter permits

Over-the-counter permits for sale and remaining from the 2025 big game drawing

Buy a permit

Remaining permits are available on a first-come, first-served basis. You must have a valid hunting license or a combination license to buy one of these permits. You can buy permits online, at license agent locations and DWR offices. Look up a license agent near you. Before you visit an agent, call ahead to verify hours of operation.

After these permits go on sale, the numbers listed on this page will not be updated to reflect the number of permits sold or still available. To see permits that are still available after they go on sale, visit our online permit sales site.

Reminder:Permits will be sold on different days. Please be sure to confirm the sales date of the permit you are wanting below.

Please be sure to review the Utah Hunt Planner before purchasing one of these permits.

Limited-entry buck deer

Available beginning July 8, 2025 at 8 a.m.

Limited-entry bull elk

Available beginning July 8, 2025 at 8 a.m.

Over-the-counter bison

Available beginning July 8, 2025 at 8 a.m.

General-season bull elk

Available beginning July 8, 2025 at 8 a.m.

Available beginning July 8, 2025 at 8 a.m.
Must be 17 years of age or younger on July 31, 2025 to purchase the general-season youth elk permits.

Available beginning July 10, 2025 at 8 a.m.

Available beginning July 10, 2025 at 8 a.m.

Available beginning July 17, 2025 at 8 a.m.

General-season buck deer

Available beginning July 8, 2025 at 8 a.m.

Youth general-season archery buck deer

Available beginning July 8, 2025 at 8 a.m. You must be 17 years old or younger on July 31, 2025, to purchase these permits. (Note: These are bonus quotas of youth archery permits allocated in addition to the big game draw permits.)