Horsetooth Reservoir (often known locally as Horsetooth) is a large reservoir in southern Larimer County, Colorado, just west of the city of Fort Collins, Colorado. The reservoir sits in the foothills above the town on the western side of the Dakota Hogback, which contains the reservoir along its eastern side. The reservoir runs north-south for approximately 6.5 miles (10 km) and is approximately one-half mile (1 km) wide. It was constructed in 1949 by the Bureau of Reclamation as part of its federal Colorado-Big Thompson Project or "C-BT". Water distribution is currently managed by Reclamation and operated by the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District. Horsetooth and Carter Lake serve as the two principal reservoirs for water diverted eastward under the continental divide via the C-BT.Put Horsetooth Reservoir and other Fort Collins attractions into our Fort Collins vacation planner, and watch your holiday take shape.
The reservoir is a supplementary source of municipal water for Fort Collins, Greeley and other communities in the region, as well as for irrigation in the lower South Platte River basin. The reservoir takes its name from Horsetooth Mountain, a summit in the foothills west of the southern end of the reservoir.
Source
Create an itinerary including Horsetooth Reservoir
© OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors
Horsetooth Reservoir reviews
-
It's a shame this park has not done more for the campground when you can see the money that has been spent on all the park rangers, support staff, vehicles, a beautiful visitor center with free WIFI..... more »
-
there are many trails that lead to or away from the parking lot. but the hike isn't too bad. it is moderate but short if you just go to the waterfall. however this time of year, there wasn't any... more »
-
We love right above the place we can see it from our front porch
-
Great place
Plan your trip to Fort Collins
Get a personalized trip
A complete day by day itinerary
based on your preferencesCustomize it
Refine your trip. We'll find the
best routes and schedulesBook it
Choose from the best hotels
and activities. Up to 50% offManage it
Everything in one place.
Everyone on the same page.
Popular things to do in Fort Collins
Side trips from Fort Collins
Breweries & Distilleries in Fort Collins
Parks in Fort Collins
Hidden gems in Fort Collins
Nearby attractions in Fort Collins
Featured attractions
Trips to Horsetooth Reservoir by other users
8 days in Fort Collins
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
Milner Pass
Old Fall River Road
Alluvial Fan
35 days in Fort Collins
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
Gregory Allicar Museum of Art at Colorado State University
Annual Flower Trial Garden
Jessup Farm Artisan Village
40 days in Fort Collins
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
Veteran's Plaza of Northern Colorado
Cub Lake Trail
Fern Falls
30 days in Fort Collins
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
Milner Pass
Alluvial Fan
Old Fall River Road
10 days in Fort Collins
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
The Farm at Lee Martinez Park
Rolland Moore Park
Gardens on Spring Creek
15 days in Fort Collins
BY A USER FROM SOUTH KOREA
Gardens on Spring Creek
Veteran's Plaza of Northern Colorado
Horsetooth Mountain Open Space
