Utah San Juan, San Juan River Unit Profile // GOHUNT. The Hunting Company
Utah San Juan, San Juan River
Updated Jun 8, 2026
At a Glance
745Square Miles
98%Public Land
3,700 - 6,200Elevation Range
Quick Tips
Scout the unit and find a couple rams to focus on
Have a detailed map that shows road access
Let optics cover the ground for you
Bring a lot of fuel and supplies
Lake Powell offers great fishing
Located along the eastern side of the Colorado River and south of Lake Powell this unit offers some incredible backdrops to pursue Desert Bighorn Sheep. Most of the western half of the unit is Comprised of the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, which is open to hunting, and remains largely roadless. Hunters should be in good physcial conditionfor this hunt.
This unit has typical sheep hunting which consists of chasing a few animals in a huge area. Get the best glass you can afford and stay behind it. Covering lots of country on foot will be necessary.