Horsetooth Reservoir

Horsetooth Reservoir is a large reservoir in southern Larimer County, Colorado, offering various outdoor activities such as boating, fishing, swimming, stand-up paddleboarding, water skiing, sailing, and picnicking. The reservoir is surrounded by 1,900 acres of public lands and has several miles of trails for mountain biking, horseback riding, and hiking. It's a popular recreation destination, with approximately 570,000 visitors per year. The reservoir has a capacity of 156,735 acre-feet and is managed by Larimer County for recreation, while water levels are managed by the Bureau of Reclamation and the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District for irrigation, municipal, and industry use