Lake Nighthorse, Live Webcam
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- Location: Lake Nighthorse, Durango, Colorado, United States
- Source: City of Durango
- Info: Live streaming webcam at Lake Nighthorse in Colorado, United States. Lake Nighthorse is located just outside of downtown Durango in La Plata County. Lake Nighthorse is a man-made reservoir which is stocked with sportfish and is a hotspot for boating, swimming, and other outdoor activities.
More info: Lake Nighthorse is a reservoir which was created by the 270 feet (82 m) high Ridges Basin Dam southwest of Durango in La Plata County, Colorado. Lake Nighthorse was built by the Bureau of Reclamation in 2003 as part of the Animas-La Plata Project, which pumps water from the Animas River.
The reservoir which spans more than 1,500 acres, is two miles from downtown Durango and is a popular recreational area for activities and has on site rentals of paddleboards, kayaks, and canoes. Lake Nighthorse is a perfect spot for fishing, as the lake has been stocked since 2011 with Sockeye (Kokanee) Salmon, Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout.