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    Lake Nighthorse

    Lake Nighthorse Recreation Area, Durango, ColoradoLake on Lake Nighthorse ReservoirPublic seasonal swimming

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    Lake Nighthorse has a seasonal public swim beach and floating Wibit Aqua Park near Durango.

    Water
    Lake, Lake Nighthorse Reservoir
    Entry
    $10 per vehicle or $5 on foot or by bicycle; Wibit Aqua Park costs $5 per person per session., booking required in season
    Swim hours
    Seasonal hours; June 1–September 7, 7 am–7 pm daily. Swim beach hours match operating hours.
    Facilities
    Swim beach, wibit Aqua Park, lifeguarded swim area, parking
    Lifeguard
    On duty daily 10 am–6 pm during the summer swim season.
    Dogs
    No pets at the swim beach; pets must be leashed elsewhere.
    Managed by
    City of Durango with the Bureau of Reclamation

    When you can swim

    Open to swimmersClosed to swimmers

    Getting there

    At 1795 County Road 210, about two miles southwest of Durango.

    37.2271, -107.9256

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    Rules to know before you go

    • No pets at the swim beach.
    • No fishing in the swim area.
    • No glass containers, alcohol or drugs, or grilling.
    • Children aged 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult at the Wibit Aqua Park.

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    Questions about Lake Nighthorse

    Can you swim at Lake Nighthorse?

    Yes, swimming is allowed at the public swim beach during the seasonal operating period. The guarded swim beach starts June 1.

    Do you need to book Lake Nighthorse?

    In-person reservations open daily at 9:30 am for Wibit sessions.

    Does it cost anything to swim at Lake Nighthorse?

    $10 per vehicle or $5 on foot or by bicycle; Wibit Aqua Park costs $5 per person per session.

    Are dogs allowed at Lake Nighthorse?

    No pets at the swim beach; pets must be leashed elsewhere.

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