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Horsetooth Reservoir is an expansive reservoir within Colorado's Larimer County, located above the western edge of the city of Fort Collins along the Dakota Hogback. The reservoir, which was originally constructed in 1949 as part of the Bureau of Reclamation's Colorado-Big Thompson Project, stretches for 6.5 miles from north to south, spanning approximately one mile across. It serves as a municipal water source for area communities such as Fort Collins and Greeley, named in honor of the nearby Horsetooth Mountain.

During the summer months, the reservoir serves as a popular outdoor recreational destination, attracting more than 570,000 visitors each year. A designated swimming beach is maintained seasonally, with opportunities for boating, canoeing, kayaking, and shore fishing also offered. On the shoreline, visitors can hike and mountain bike in areas such as the Foothills Trail.

Address: 4200 W County Rd 38 E, Fort Collins, CO 80526, Phone: 970-498-5610

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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