Gunlock State Park
Open year-round. Park hours are 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily. Minimum two-night stay required. Reservations available through ReserveAmerica.
Flood Watch issued August 29 at 9:36PM MDT until August 31 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of Utah, including the following areas, Castle Country, Central Mountains, Eastern Juab/Millard Counties, San Rafael Swell, Sanpete Valley, Sevier Valley, Bryce Canyon Country, Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity, Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell, South Central Utah, Southern Mountains, Upper Sevier River Valleys, Western Canyonlands, Lower Washington County and Zion National Park. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, dry washes, slot canyons, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations such as slickrock areas and recent burn scars including Widemouth 2, Cottonwood, Monroe Canyon, Forsyth, and other recent burn scars. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Deep moisture will continue to support thunderstorms with heavy rainfall across the watch area through Monday evening, particularly during the afternoon and evening. Some areas, particularly across the Sanpete and Sevier Valleys as well as Castle Country, have already seen heavy rainfall and will be even more prone to flooding given saturated soils. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Gunlock State Park lies 15 miles northwest of St. George in Utah's red rock desert, where Gunlock Reservoir provides a warm-water oasis for swimming, fishing, and boating. The 30-site campground underwent recent improvements, with widened sites now equipped with electric and water hookups, covered picnic structures, and fire pits. The campground offers full modern amenities including hot showers, flush toilets, and a dump station. Park hours run 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily, with seasonal boat ramp hours (May-September 7am-8pm, October-April 7am-7pm). A minimum two-night stay is required, with reservations available through ReserveAmerica. The mild southern Utah climate keeps Gunlock accessible year-round, though summer brings the warmest reservoir temperatures for swimming. Day-use visitors can access the beach areas, but beach camping is prohibited. Fireworks of any kind are not permitted in the park.
Directions
From St. George, head northwest approximately 15 miles on Gunlock Road. The park address is 1450 S. Gunlock Rd., Gunlock, UT 84733.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $45 - $175 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| gunlockstatepark@utah.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (435) 218-6544 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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