Just off the paved road in southwestern Utah's red rock country, Gunlock State Park Campground sits on open terrain near Gunlock Reservoir. The facility operates as a relatively new campground with full hookups for RVs and accessible sites for tent campers arriving by vehicle or on foot.
The campground features mostly pull-through sites with a few back-in options, each equipped with picnic tables, fire rings, and electric and water connections. Sites lack natural shade, requiring campers to bring their own sun protection. Roads within the campground are gravel and dirt, though recent paving has created some confusion with site layouts that blend into roadways. Many sites sit on sloped terrain, with some requiring careful positioning for larger RVs to achieve level parking.
New bathroom facilities include flush toilets, heated restrooms, and free showers for registered campers. "Water and electric worked great the whole time we were here," reports Lisa F.. However, some campers have experienced intermittent electrical issues affecting lighting in facilities and at individual sites. Cell service reaches most areas of the campground.
The location provides easy access to St. George area attractions while maintaining distance from urban activity. Campers seeking additional options can explore campgrounds near Gunlock or consider Santa Clara River BLM Dispersed near Gunlock for a more primitive experience.
Description
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
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Visit stateparks.utah.gov to learn current conditions, fire restrictions, and other important information for each individual state park. Refunds are not given for changing park conditions such as changing water levels or fire bans.
All campsites and yurts are available for reservation on a four-month rolling basis. For example, on January 10 individual sites are available for reservation through May 10. You can book a maximum of 13 days beyond the last date of the reservation window. For more information please contact our Reservation Call Center at 800-322-3770 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Mountain Time) Monday through Friday. The call center is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
All Reservations that extend beyond The Furthest Arrival Date Must Wait 21 Days Before Changes Can Be Made
All reservations include 1 vehicle. Additional vehicles are $20 per night/per site.
By a vehicle having a camper or RV, that means it is a camping unit, not an extra vehicle.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsGunlock State Park Campground is located in Utah near Gunlock
Directions
15 Miles northwest of St Geroge. Hwy 91
Address
1450 S Gunlock Rd
Gunlock, UT 84733
Coordinates
37.253529 N
113.772467 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 14 usersLast on 6/13/26
VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 16 usersLast on 6/13/26- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 11/19/25
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 14 usersLast on 6/13/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 16 usersLast on 6/13/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 11/19/25
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
Drive Time
- 30 min from St. George, UT
- 1 hr 50 min from Las Vegas, NV
- 4 hrs 4 min from Lake Havasu City, AZ
- 4 hrs 40 min from Flagstaff, AZ
