Gunlock Falls
For today’s newsletter I would like to enthusiastically recommend a visit to Gunlock State Park. This hidden gem is in south-west Utah, located near Saint George and a two-hour drive from Las Vegas. It contains a reservoir and a network of waterfalls and pools below the point water leaves it. Assuming the water is running well, it’s a great place to cool off and have fun during the long hot days in spring and summer. Pictures speak better than words sometimes, so here are some from my visit on June 9.
In closing, the parking fee is $10 per vehicle. I think it is on the honor system. On the short trail leading to the falls, there was a table with two rangers collecting money for which they stamped the driver’s hand. There were also signs with a QR code to pay.
There is nothing to eat there and I didn’t notice any source of purified water, so bring everything you might need. If you pass through Saint George afterward, I recommend a visit to Viva Chicken
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Utah State Parks. This web site seems to indicate the waterfalls are not always flowing and sometimes they close them if there is too much debris at the top. Small branches and logs must sometimes flow down. I would check this web site before going.