The Top 19 Lakes around Fort Collins
Looking to visit the best lakes around Fort Collins? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Fort Collins’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: December 3, 2025
Frank State Wildlife Area
Highlight • Trail
The Frank State Wildlife Area has several ponds and is a great place for birdwatching, as well as fishing. A large stretch of the Poudre River Trail runs through the wildlife area, making for a very scenic ride.
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Prospect Ponds Natural Area
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Over 100 species of birds live here, including black-crowned night-herons, bald eagles, Swainsons hawks, great horned owls, wood ducks, and hooded mergansers.
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Horsetooth Reservoir
Highlight • Lake
The Horstooth Reservoir is located at the West of Fort Collines. It is 6,5 milles long, which is great for a bike ride !
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View of Boyd Lake
Highlight • Lake
Boyd Lake is a huge lake around which a State Park has been created. It is a natural area that controls activities such as fishing, hiking, swimming, biking but also …
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Fossil Creek Wetland Natural Area
Highlight • Natural
More than 140 species of birds have been spotted in this wetlands area; keep an eye out for terrestrial wildlife, too.
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