Gunlock State Park

Gunlock State Park Gunlock State Park: A Hidden Gem in South Western Utah. See our comments policy here: https://naturalresources.utah.gov/social-media-comments-policy

Discover an idyllic retreat from the chaos of everyday life surrounded by breathtaking red rocks, enchanting waterfalls in season, and shimmering waters. While this is an open forum, we ask that all who contribute do so in a manner that is respectful of others.

08/31/2026
08/26/2026

POV: You’re a lizard. You found a rock. You have decided this is your entire afternoon.

This behavior is called basking, which is the scientific term for sitting on a warm rock until your body temperature improves.

Lizards are ectotherms, meaning they use external heat sources to regulate their body temperature. A warm rock helps with that.

You may see lizards basking on rocks, logs, and other sunny surfaces throughout many state parks. They are not necessarily resting. They are warming up, getting their metabolism moving, and making what appears to be a very reasonable use of an afternoon.

Please enjoy wildlife from a respectful distance. The lizard has plans. The plans are rock.

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Gunlock Road
Gunlock, UT
84733

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