Aerial view of Lake Nighthorse and its dam, with forested hills around the water.

Elevated’s guide to boating Nighthorse

Durango · Colorado

Lake Nighthorse

A reservoir on the south side of Durango. Listed with Southwest Colorado. Rules and amenities are not verified on this page.

Lake Nighthorse is included so Durango-area boaters can find it with Vallecito, Navajo, and McPhee. This page does not confirm launch rules, wake rules, marinas, camping, or which activities are allowed. Check the current managing agency before you go.

Suggested trips: Day Trip, Weekend Getaway. A lake can fit more than one.

No amenities are confirmed on this page. Anything not listed as confirmed is unverified, not a no.

Lake Nighthorse

Colorado

Lake Nighthorse

What boaters actually want to know.

Trailer / access

South of Durango. Confirm the current public launch before you hitch up.

Nearby

Durango

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