Wakesurf Spot · Colorado
Horsetooth Reservoir
Long, narrow foothills reservoir just west of Fort Collins with a public marina and active wake-sports scene.
Horsetooth Reservoir is a wakesurfing reservoir in Colorado, near Fort Collins. It covers roughly 1,899 acres. Long, narrow foothills reservoir just west of Fort Collins with a public marina and active wake-sports scene.
About 1,900 acres and 6.5 miles long with multiple boat ramps and a public marina offering wakesurf/wakeboard rentals. Narrow shape gives sheltered water; busy on summer weekends with the Fort Collins crowd.
The typical warm-weather window here is June–September, based on Open-Meteo 2019–2023 daily-high climatology. Wakesurfing is a fair-weather sport, so plan around water and air temperatures — and always confirm the current local wake-boat rules before you ride.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The typical warm-weather window at Horsetooth Reservoir runs June–September, based on Open-Meteo 2019–2023 daily-high climatology. Mornings are usually calmest.
About 1,900 acres and 6.5 miles long with multiple boat ramps and a public marina offering wakesurf/wakeboard rentals. Narrow shape gives sheltered water; busy on summer weekends with the Fort Collins crowd. Colorado: No wake-surf-specific rule. Always confirm the current local rules before launching.