Horsetooth Reservoir Water: 47° F Air H: 88° F L: 52° F Today: Water Temp: 38 Air Temp: 58. As of 6/22/2020, fishing has been good at Horsetooth Reservoir.
Swimming is prohibited except at the swim beach at Carter Lake at Dam 2. Swim beach hours vary. Call 970-619-4570 for current schedule. Cliff diving or jumping in the water is extremely dangerous and prohibited in all areas.
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Horsetooth Mountain is a mountain summit in the foothills of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains of North America. The 7,259-foot (2,213 m) peak is located in the Horsetooth Mountain Open Space, 7.0 miles (11.2 km) west (bearing 265°) of downtown Fort Collins in Larimer County, Colorado, United States.
Dogs are permitted at the reservoir with the only rules for bringing your pooch being that you must keep them on a leash that is ten feet in length or shorter at all times, tidy up any mess they make, and keep them from the swimming beach.
Dump stations: Horsetooth Reservoir dump stations are located at Inlet Bay and South Bay campgrounds. Fires: Campfires in approved fire rings at designated campsites only. No fireworks at any time. Check upon arrival for possible fire restrictions or call 970-619-4570.
Greeley drinking water comes from surface water located in four river basins: Cache la Poudre River, Laramie River, Big Thompson River, and Colorado River.
The NMFS —an agency of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration—conserves and protects living marine resources in California coastal areas, provides scientific and policy leadership, and implements international conservation and management programs.
The City of Fort Collins obtains its drinking water from two surface water intakes on the Upper Cache La Poudre River and the Horsetooth Reservoir, a terminal reservoir on the Colorado-Big Thompson System. The Source Water Protection Areas for these water sources include the watershed boundaries of each source.
Your drinking water is safe to use from your tap as usual, as confirmed by the World Health Organization (WHO), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and American Water Works Association (AWWA).
Chimney Hollow Reservoir will be located just west of Carter Lake in Larimer County. Its 90,000 acre-feet of dedicated storage capacity will supply a reliable 30,000 acre-feet of water each year for future generations. Construction began in August 2021.
The Colorado–Big Thompson Project (abbreviated C-BT) is a federal water diversion project in Colorado designed to collect West Slope mountain water from the headwaters of the Colorado River and divert it to Colorado's Front Range and plains.
The Fort Collins water treatment services are one of the best globally, and the drinking water stored in your home or office is free from all contaminants.
Fluoride occurs naturally in our source water in the 0.15 to 0.20 ppm range. Currently, Fort Collins Utilities' drinking water fluoride levels are in the range of 0.60-0.75 ppm, with the fluoride system being monitored continuously.
Pets are allowed on Boyd Lake State Park but must be kept on 6 foot leash at all times.
At Horsetooth Reservoir, the South Bay is open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday and 6 a.m.- 7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Beginning May 15, boating hours will be extended to 6 a.m.-10 p.m on weekends.
Swimming at Aurora Reservoir is open on Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day in the designated swim beach area marked by a swim line. The beach area is available for picnics, sunbathing and general recreational activities.
No swimming is permitted in any of the RFSI lakes. Boats and float tubes are allowed on Crystal Lake and Lower Lone Pine Lake only. Boats must have one life jacket on board for each occupant. No gasoline motors may be used.
Timnath ResidentsYou will not be able to have access to the reservoir without a shore use pass. If you walk or jog to the reservoir be sure to carry your pass with you.
Swimming: Swimming is permitted in Turquoise Lake, however the bone-chilling alpine conditions rarely make the water desirable for visitors.
Trail Snapshot: Arthur's Rock Trail in Lory State Park
| Hike Distance | 3.4 miles RT |
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| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Duration | Approx 1 hr 15 min Round Trip |
| Trail Type | Out and Back |
| Starting Elevation | 5600′ |
Marina: Full service at the Carter Lake Marina Store. Call (970) 667-1062 or visit Overview: This quaint lake in downtown Windsor is a great family spot for beach play, swimming and trying out stand up paddleboards for the first time.
What kind of fish are in Horsetooth Reservoir?
Smallmouth bass
Brown trout
Walleye
Bluegill
Black crappie
