Boat, fish and swim on the tranquil waters at Gunlock Reservoir or enjoy an afternoon picnic on the beach. Warm waters during summer and a mild winter climate make the park a year-round destination. Gunlock State Park is hidden in southwestern Utah as an escape from the busy world. Its red rocks, magical waterfalls (in season) and sparkling waters make this a unique destination.
Located on Gunlock Road 15 miles northwest of St. George in scenic red rock country lies Gunlock Reservoir. Boat, fish for bass and catfish and swim on the tranquil waters at Gunlock Reservoir or enjoy an afternoon picnic on the beach. Warm waters during summer and a mild winter climate make the park a year-round destination.
Gunlock State Park is hidden in southwestern Utah as an escape from the busy world. Its red rocks, magical waterfalls (in season) and sparkling waters make this a unique destination.
History
The name Gunlock is the same as the small farming community one mile to the north. William Haynes Hamblin (nicknamed Will or Bill), a Mormon pioneer born in Ohio, settled in the present area of the lake in 1857. Gunlock Will was a good hunter and sharpshooter and was skillful in repairing gunlocks, which are the firing mechanisms for muzzleloaders.
The county road to the park is the Old Spanish Trail used by horsemen and raiders from Santa Fe, New Mexico to Los Angeles from the 1820s until the goldfields became the destination after 1849 and a shorter route was taken.
Gunlock Reservoir dam was constructed in 1970 for irrigation water and flood control.
Opened to the public as a state park in 1970.
Park Elevation: 3,600 feet
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Park Hours: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Daily.
Boat Ramp Hours:
May – September: 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
October – April: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Phone: 435-218-6544 Fax: 435-256-6544
Email: [email protected]
Gunlock Waterfalls: Not active
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Management
Park Manager: Collin Kuehn
Assistant Park Manager: Avery Hansgen
Activities
Beach Area
Boating
Equestrian
Fishing
Hiking
JR. Ranger
OHV
Picnicking
Swimming
Amenities
Beach Access
Electricity
Fire Pits
Grill
Group Camping
Pavilion Sites
Picnic tables
Rentals
Restrooms
Showers
Shade Shelter
Water In Site
Lodging
Cottage
RV
Water In Site
Park Gallery
Map
For a high contrast map, click the green icon in the top right of the map and choose 'Grayscale Enhanced Contrast Map.'Gunlock State Park: Waterfalls, Swimming and Uncrowded Camping