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Gunlock Falls

4.3 (11 reviews)

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Nancy L.

Beautiful waterfalls seen from main highway!! Parking is directly off the road and just a short 5-10 minute walk/hike later, you will be at the falls. You will have to go down a hill after you park and walk through sand and rocks, it is an easy hike. Although not recommended, many people were wearing sandals and they still made it. Once you get to the water tho, the rocks can and will be very slippery so shoes are a better option. These falls only form when the reservoir is overflowing (apparently 2019 is the first time it's happened in 10 years!!) So make sure to check out the park's website (Gunlock State Park) to make sure whether or not the falls are currently running. Head out here fast and enjoy the beautiful views, refreshing water, and amazing photo ops!

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Shannon Y.

Beautiful falls! Next time I'll bring a suit and raft for the reservoir. Didn't realize it was an actual hike to get to the falls. Wish I would have worn shoes instead of sandals.

Kelsey H.

Amazing!!! The kids had a blast and not too crowded. Obviously I would recommend anyone that is going to make a trip out to the falls be cautious. The walk to the falls is steep-ish and sandy, be mindful of your steps. Also, if you're adventurous enough to venture into the water, be mindful! Slippery and heavy current in some spots.

Chantel M.

The vortex isn't on Yelp and it's in this general area so this is where my review goes. The Vortex is an awesome hike my sister found. We traveled about 45 minutes from where we were staying. Got blessed with an overcast day, started cold but we were so grateful as we got hiking, absolutely no shade on this trail. A bit hard to follow the trail, we ran into a few people who helped us find the way. You climb endless beautiful red rocks. It's about 2.5 miles round trip, the kids with us did great. Once you get to the top there is hundreds of cairns and a killer view. It was all worth it and very breathtaking. You climb up a few more red rocks and find the vortex. You climb down in and see how truly amazing Mother Nature is.

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Super fun and accessible for all ages. Great place to play in the water and climb around.

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(5 stars) This is…read morehands down one of the nicest RV resorts we've stayed at in all our years of traveling. Beautifully designed, thoughtfully maintained, and surprisingly affordable for the level of amenities. When you first pull in, you're greeted by a water feature and a large, gorgeous building that sets the tone. Inside is check-in (staff were super friendly and accommodating), as well as a mercantile open to both guests and locals. They serve coffee, have snacks, t-shirts, and small essentials -- a great little touch. Walk through that main building and you enter the guest community space, which is outstanding. There's a pool table, piano, movie-watching area, card tables, and even a huge kitchen for gatherings. In the back, there's a room with air hockey, ping pong, and pinball. The building also houses the laundry room, plus multiple guest bathrooms. Step outside and you'll find a barbecue and outdoor seating area for entertaining. The pool complex is resort-level. A zero-entry pool with a fountain cascading from the center, a very large (kidney-shaped) hot tub that's shaded in the afternoon, plenty of seating, and an outdoor shower and bathroom for convenience. The whole area is beautifully fenced and landscaped. Towels are even provided. The park itself has around 150 sites -- spacious, landscaped, and well thought-out. Some newer sections are still being finished, but what's completed shows the level of detail: plants, flowers, and green grass between sites. It feels open and inviting, not crammed in like so many other RV parks. Down at the lower end of the park is a gem -- a pond with a bridge, market lights, catch-and-release fishing, paddle boats, a kayak, and a walking path around it. At night, with the lights reflecting off the water, it's stunning. There's even a small dog park nearby for your pup to stretch out. Between the design, amenities, and the atmosphere, this resort is in a class of its own. We've stayed at plenty of "resorts" that charged more but offered half as much. This place is the real deal, and we loved every minute of it. We'll absolutely be back.

We had reservations a month ago we had to cancel our hitch broke, they were very…read moreaccommodating!! We arrived at our reservation site, the check in was easy and friendly, we got to meet the owner, family owned !! We support entrepreneurs and small business owners !! The grounds were beautiful !! Still under construction, the pool looked soo tempting but it was too cold to get in. We definitely will be back, My brother in law lives close by so it's perfect for a family visit. I would like to have first responders discounts most RV locations do. Other than that. 10 stars !! Thank you for your hospitality

Gunlock Falls - hiking - Updated May 2026

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