About Horsetooth Reservoir
Near Fort Collins in the Rocky Mountain front range, Horsetooth offers 40-80 foot depths, 15-35ft viz, with sunken boats and rock formations. Summer surface 70°F, deep 50°F; popular for night dives.
Safety Considerations
7,200ft elevation: FAA no-fly 18 hours, PADI deep/altitude certs. Shore access steep; use ramps. Zebra mussels snag fins, per Colorado invasive alerts. Night viz drops; redundant lights. REI gear checks vital for rentals.
Essential Gear
6/5/4mm trilam wetsuit (Pinnacle), primary/backup lights (Kraken NR2000), pony 19cf. Garmin Descent Mk2i altimeter watch.