State Park · Utah, United States
Gunlock State Park
Gunlock State Park is a state park in Utah, United States, covering 549 acres (222 ha), established in 1970.
State Park · Utah, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Washington, Utah, United States |
| Area | 549 acres (222 ha) |
| Established | 1970 |
| Coordinates | 37.2536° N, 113.7840° W |
| Managed by | Utah state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Gunlock State Park
Gunlock State Park is a state park of Utah, United States, adjoining the 266-acre (108 ha) Gunlock Reservoir that impounds the Santa Clara River. The park is located approximately 15 miles (24 km) northwest of St George. The reservoir dam was constructed in 1970 for irrigation water and flood control. Gunlock State Park is a primitive area; there are facilities. The park offers camping, swimming, boating, and fishing. The park and reservoir are named after the nearby community of Gunlock. The town was named after William "Gunlock Will" Hamblin, its first settler.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | St George, Utah |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 15 miles northwest of St George |
Airports near this park
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- Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) · Las Vegas, United States · 110.8 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Utah
Frequently asked questions
Where is Gunlock State Park?
Gunlock State Park is in Utah, United States (37.2536° N, 113.7840° W).
When was Gunlock State Park established?
Gunlock State Park was established in 1970, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Gunlock State Park?
Gunlock State Park covers 549 acres (222 ha).
How do I get to Gunlock State Park?
The nearest town is St George, Utah. about 15 miles northwest of St George.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Utah_State_Parks — Wikipedia list of Utah state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gunlock_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).