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.