How much does it cost to get into Lake Nighthorse?

2021 Park Entrance Pass Options 1st for Household $80. Multiple Vehicle (Same Household) $40.

How many acres is Lake Nighthorse?

approximately 1,500 acres
Lake Nighthorse was constructed by the Bureau of Reclamation as part of the Animas La Plata (ALP) Project. The lake is full and the surface area is approximately 1,500 acres at maximum elevation and the reservoir area includes a total of approximately 5,500 acres.

When was Lake Nighthorse made?

2003
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 to fill a 123,541-acre-foot reservoir for tribes and water rights holders. Recreation on the lake, for various reasons, has remained off-limits to the public.

Are dogs allowed at Lake Nighthorse?

Dogs are allowed. But they must be kept on a leash. They are also allowed on boats. But they are not allowed to run into the lake and swim.

Where was Ben Nighthorse reservoir in Colorado named?

Completed in 2011, Lake Nighthorse, a 120,000-acre-foot reservoir in southwestern Colorado, is named in his honor. Campbell is a member of the ReFormers Caucus of Issue One.

Who was Ben Nighthorse Campbell and what did he do?

Jump to navigation Jump to search. Politician, athlete and rancher. Ben Nighthorse Campbell (born April 13, 1933) is a Cheyenne-American politician who served as a U.S. Representative from 1987 to 1993, and a U.S. Senator from Colorado from 1993 to 2005.

How did Lake Nighthorse in Durango get its name?

Named for former U.S. Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell, Lake Nighthorse was established by the Bureau of Reclamation as part of the Animas La Plata Project. Lake Nighthorse meets Native American water rights in the area. Today this body of water is jointly managed by the Bureau of Reclamation and the City of Durango.

When was Ben Nighthorse Campbell elected to the Colorado State Legislature?

Campbell was elected to the Colorado State Legislature as a Democrat in November 1982, where he served two terms. He was voted one of the 10 Best Legislators by his colleagues in a 1986 Denver Post – News Center 4 survey.