Established Camping
Gunlock State Park Campground
Gunlock State Park Campground is located near varied terrain with rocky landscapes and open spaces. Temperatures range from highs in the 90s during summer to lows in the 30s in winter. Nearby attractions include Gunlock Reservoir and Snow Canyon State Park, offering opportunities for water activities and hiking.
Description
State Park
Nestled in scenic red rock country, Gunlock is a year-round destination. Boat, swim or fish on the tranquil waters of Gunlock Reservoir or enjoy a peaceful spot along its shoreline.
Located on Gunlock Road 15 miles northwest of St. George in scenic red rock country, lies Gunlock Reservoir where boating, water sports and quality fishing for bass and catfish attract visitors. A mild winter climate makes Gunlock State Park a year-round destination.
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 Sante Fe, New Mexico to Los Angeles from the 1820 s 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.
Reservation Info
The campground construction is now complete and reservations are available at Reserveamerica.com
Location
Gunlock State Park Campground is located in Utah
Coordinates
37.253529 N
113.772467 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonAvailable
- AT&TAvailable
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 30 min from St. George
- 1 hr 50 min from Las Vegas
- 4 hrs 4 min from Lake Havasu City
- 4 hrs 40 min from Flagstaff
