Veyo and Gunlock lie northwest of St. George in a rural, higher-elevation stretch of the county known for open country, the Gunlock Reservoir and a scenic backroad route toward Dammeron Valley and Pine Valley. Parcels here tend to be rural and larger, appealing to buyers who want privacy and space.
Expect wells and, in places, community or spring water, plus the usual rural due diligence on access, power reach and septic feasibility. The payoff is quiet, scenery and recreation — Gunlock's reservoir and waterfalls are a local favorite in spring.
This area fits buyers seeking a rural home site or acreage with a recreation-first lifestyle, still within about 25–35 minutes of St. George depending on the exact location.
Do your homework before you buy in Veyo & Gunlock
Whatever the area, the same five checks protect your investment. Each links to a full guide:
The 5-point land checklist
1. Water rights & wells 2. Zoning & buildability 3. Septic, utilities & access 4. Cost to build 5. Financing the purchaseFor deeper local data on Veyo & Gunlock — demographics, climate, schools and livability — see the companion Washington County Atlas.
Frequently asked questions
What is land like around Gunlock and Veyo?
It's rural and higher-elevation, with larger parcels, open country and recreation nearby (Gunlock Reservoir). Most parcels rely on wells or community/spring water, so confirm water, access and utilities for any property.
Is Gunlock Reservoir near the land there?
Gunlock Reservoir and its seasonal waterfalls are a well-known local recreation spot in the Gunlock area, adding recreation appeal to nearby rural parcels.
Buying or selling land in Washington County?
Aurora Serrano is a St. George REALTOR® with Abundant Real Estate Group at Keller Williams — helping buyers find buildable lots, acreage, view parcels and off-grid ground across St. George, Ivins, Hurricane, Apple Valley, Enterprise and all of Southern Utah. She knows the questions that make or break a raw-land deal: water rights, culinary vs. secondary water, zoning, access, septic feasibility and utility reach. Bilingual (English & Spanish) and a licensed financial-planning perspective most agents can’t match.
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