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Why Go
Gunlock sits 15 miles northwest of St. George at 3,600 feet, which puts it in the warm low corner of the state rather than up in the trees. The dam went in during 1970 for irrigation and flood control, and that is the key to the waterfalls: they only run when the reservoir fills enough to spill, so a dry winter means no falls. Fishing here is bass and catfish, not trout. It is a short enough drive from St. George to work as a half-day trip.
Do this: Bass fishing, paddling, cliff scenery
Family note: Waterfall years are magic
Fees and hours: stateparks.utah.gov
Yes, You Can Fish Here
This park has fishing. Bring the loadout:
Closest waters: Gunlock Reservoir (Fishing, 0 mi) · Baker Reservoir (Fishing, 11 mi) · Tawa Ponds / Razor Ridge (St. George area) (Fishing, 17 mi) · Enterprise Reservoirs (Fishing, 18 mi)
Build Your Day
Add to the trip: Petrified Dunes (Hike, 8 mi) · Hidden Pinyon Overlook (Hike, 8 mi) · Red Cliffs Campground (Camping, 21 mi) · Kanarra Falls (Hike, 38 mi)
Quick Answers
- What is there to do at Gunlock State Park?
- Bass fishing, paddling, cliff scenery
- Is Gunlock State Park good for kids?
- Waterfall years are magic
- Why visit Gunlock State Park?
- For red rock reflected in open water 15 miles from St. George, and for the chance at the falls in a wet year. The reservoir dates to a 1970 irrigation and flood-control dam, sits at 3,600 feet, and holds bass and catfish. Check whether the falls are flowing before you make the drive for them.