Gunlock Reservoir
- Elevation
- 3,600 ft
- Road
- Paved
- Permit
- Not required
Entry fee: Day-use: UT $15/vehicle, senior 65+ $10, out-of-state $25 (includes launches). Gunlock Reservoir is a lake cove in Washington County, Utah.
Closures and warnings
Gunlock Waterfalls Watch (park, checked 2026-09-28): waterfalls not flowing; recreating on rocks near the falls is dangerous (slick rock, swift water when flowing, covered hazards). Floating debris in the reservoir. As of September 28, 2026.
Park algae conditions: Watch. As of September 28, 2026.
Before you swim
| Swimming allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Water type | Lake cove |
| Entry | Walk in |
| Algal bloom advisory | Watch |
Access
| Road | Paved |
|---|---|
| Road note | On Gunlock Road about 15 miles northwest of St. George. Main entrance road construction ongoing; stay left around the work zone (park notice updated 2026-09-08). |
| Parking | Day-use and boat-ramp parking inside Gunlock State Park. |
| Fee | Day-use: UT $15/vehicle, senior 65+ $10, out-of-state $25 (includes launches). Annual $125; senior annual $65. |
| Hours | Park 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Boat ramp: May to September 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; October to April 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| Reservation or permit | Not required |
| Elevation | 3,600 ft |
| Managed by | Utah Division of State Parks (Gunlock State Park) |
| Showers | Yes |
|---|---|
| Shade | Yes |
| Picnic sites | Yes |
| Note | Beach access, shade shelters, fire pits, grills; cottages and RV camping available. |
- Gunlock boat ramp boat launch : Launch included with day-use vehicle pass. Floating debris advisory: launch at your own risk.
Rules
| Camping | Allowed |
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Common questions
Common questions
Is Gunlock Reservoir open?
Gunlock Waterfalls Watch (park, checked 2026-09-28): waterfalls not flowing; recreating on rocks near the falls is dangerous (slick rock, swift water when flowing, covered hazards). Floating debris in the reservoir. As of September 28, 2026. Park algae conditions: Watch. As of September 28, 2026. Hours: Park 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Boat ramp: May to September 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; October to April 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Can you swim at Gunlock Reservoir?
Yes, swimming is allowed at Gunlock Reservoir. The state's harmful algal bloom advisory here is at the Watch level. Park algae conditions: Watch. As of September 28, 2026.
How do you get to Gunlock Reservoir?
The road in is paved. On Gunlock Road about 15 miles northwest of St. George. Main entrance road construction ongoing; stay left around the work zone (park notice updated 2026-09-08). Parking: Day-use and boat-ramp parking inside Gunlock State Park.
Do you need a reservation for Gunlock Reservoir?
No reservation or permit is required.
Is there a fee at Gunlock Reservoir?
The fee is Day-use: UT $15/vehicle, senior 65+ $10, out-of-state $25 (includes launches). Annual $125; senior annual $65.
What facilities are at Gunlock Reservoir?
Showers, shade structures, picnic sites, and a boat launch. Beach access, shade shelters, fire pits, grills; cottages and RV camping available.
What are the rules at Gunlock Reservoir?
Camping is allowed.
Nearby
Camping nearby
Public land
Just outside: Gunlock State Park (0.1 mi) , Red Mountain Wilderness (0.4 mi) .
Sources
2
- https://stateparks.utah.gov/parks/gunlock/ (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager / waterbodyName / elevationFt / access.hours / access.roadNote / access.amenities / access.boatLaunches / hazardNote / healthNote / swimmerNotes, rules.camping / swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed, access.parking, swimmerNotes.algalBloomLevel, access.roadSurface)
- https://stateparks.utah.gov/parks/gunlock/park-fees/ (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.fee)
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