About This Spot
War Horse Lake, Montana (USA) is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Montana (USA).
Situated in North America, the spot offers Shallow and Flat water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With N–NE–E winds throughout the season, War Horse Lake, Montana (USA) delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Any wind direction works for this lake. If its 12+ you can pick your location. All public land. Be able to self launch/land. Use your pickup to launch from. Wind is clean from any direction but definitely check the forecast before going. It's good when it's good and dead when it's not.
When to Go
Year-round destination with seasonal peaks.
What to Expect
May not always have water, the lake was mostly dry for about 15 years prior to 2008. As of 7/09 its completely full. No boats, no people at all. You will have the whole lake to yourself. Lake bottom is grassy and solid. Long walk-out shore line and shallow for extended distance throughout the whole lake.
Wind & Conditions
N · NE · E · SE · S · SW · W · NW
Best wind direction
Any wind direction works for this lake. If its 12+ you can pick your location. All public land. Be able to self launch/land. Use your pickup to launch from. Wind is clean from any direction but definitely check the forecast before going. It's good when it's good and dead when it's not.
Best Months
Water Conditions
May not always have water, the lake was mostly dry for about 15 years prior to 2008. As of 7/09 its completely full. No boats, no people at all. You will have the whole lake to yourself. Lake bottom is grassy and solid. Long walk-out shore line and shallow for extended distance throughout the whole lake.
Check Conditions
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚗No walk to the beach
If its rained much recently you may not want to try, bad gumbo once you leave the county road, you'll get stuck. If its dry you don't really need 4wd, just decent clearance(tall grass & sage, small ruts . From Grass Range, MT go east on highway 200 for about 12 miles. In Teigen turn North on gravel, Blakeslee Rd. Go 5 miles north, you'll see the lake on the right. Best access to the lake is a small jeep trail on the south side of lake, hardly any prickly pear on the South shore of the lake.
Location
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