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HorseThief Reservoir is a 450-acre lake set in 1,600 acres of prairie in Hodgeman County, about 9 miles west of Jetmore in southwest Kansas. Opened in 2010, it is the largest body of water in southwest Kansas and a popular spot for boating, skiing and jet skiing. Invert Sports offers HorseThief Reservoir boat rentals, jet ski rentals, water toys and private boat charters, ready and waiting at the lake.
HorseThief Reservoir Boat Rentals
HorseThief Reservoir’s open water is great for tubing, skiing and cruising, and calm mornings are perfect for wakesurfing. Our HorseThief Reservoir boat rentals include:
- MasterCraft wakesurf and wakeboard boats for family and friends
- Ski boat rentals for water skiing, slalom and tubing
- Tubes, wakeboards and wakesurf boards for every age
- Paddle boards and water trampolines for a summer day near Jetmore
Rather have someone else drive? Book a private boat charter and our captain will handle the boat. Damage waiver coverage is available on every rental.
HorseThief Reservoir Jet Ski Rentals
Jet skiing on HorseThief Reservoir means open prairie water and big Kansas skies. Most of our jet ski rentals can pull a tube, depending on the model, and guided rides are available. See our jet ski models to pick your ride.
Pontoons, Marinas and Boat Service
A public boat ramp at the park makes it easy to get on the water. We don't rent pontoons or service boats, but we offer surf boats, jet skis and water toys to go with your pontoon day or lake house stay.
Named for Horsethief Canyon
The reservoir takes its name from Horsethief Canyon near the dam, and it was first discussed back in the 1930s before finally being built.
New Lake on the Prairie
The earthen dam across Buckner Creek was finished in 2009, and the lake opened to boating in 2010, bringing big water to the high plains.
Yurts and Camping
The park offers yurts, a cabin and campsites, plus hiking, biking and a disc golf course, so it is easy to make a weekend of it.
Getting to HorseThief Reservoir
HorseThief Reservoir sits along Kansas Highway 156, about 9 miles west of Jetmore and about 35 minutes north of Dodge City. See all of our Kansas lakes.
Good to Know Before You Go
- Kansas boating rules: anyone born on or after January 1, 1989 who is under 21 needs an approved boater education certificate to drive a boat or jet ski, and no one under 12 may drive without direct adult supervision. Jet skis can't be ridden between sunset and sunrise, and our rental drivers must be 18 or older.
- Life jackets: everyone on a jet ski must wear a life jacket, and children 12 and under must wear one at all times on a boat or while being towed.
- Wind on the prairie: the lake sits on open prairie, and strong winds can kick up rough water quickly, so watch the forecast and plan watersports for calm mornings.
- Book early: summer weekends and holidays fill up fast.
Lakes Near HorseThief Reservoir
Wilson Lake is about an hour and 45 minutes northeast.
