Mineral resources are an economic asset, and total Ute Indian oil production averages over 1,000 barrels a day. Most of the reservation's communities have a post office, general store, and clothing stores. Auto repair shops are also located on the reservation. Nearby Flaming Gorge on the Green River is a local tourist attraction, as is Fort Duchesne, formerly an army post. The tribe also offers an annual powwow in the summer.
Children attend public schools on or near the reservation.
The mountainous nature of Northern Ute tribal lands makes the reservation vulnerable to flash flooding.