Gunnison Reservoir Day Use Site

Facility · Utah ·

Managed by the Bureau of Land Management

Richfield Field Office (Bureau of Land Management UT) · Open Access

5,443 ft
Elevation
Gunnison Reservoir is located northeast of the town of Gunnison and access from public land is available on the west side. The new Gunnison Reservoir Day Use Area offers improved gravel boat access to the reservoir, picnic tables, fire rings, and beautiful views. There are also multiple roads and routes to and around the reservoir. Please stay on designated roads and routes and respect other users when you visit.

Getting there

Approaching from the south, from Gunnison, travel East toward Manti. After passing Satterwhite Log Homes and a private residence, take a left onto a dirt road road. Stay right at the fork and continue onto Gunnison Reservoir road. Remain on the dirt road to the reservoir and continue up the west side to the day use area.

39.22367, -111.70621 · 39°13'25.2"N 111°42'22.4"W

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Typical weather

Typically 90°F in Jul, down to 37°F in Jan.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F374455627083908879665138
Low °F142126303743504941302013
Precip in1.01.01.21.21.60.81.01.11.11.41.01.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Gunnison Reservoir Day Use Site

Can you reserve a site at Gunnison Reservoir Day Use Site?
No. Gunnison Reservoir Day Use Site is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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