Can you swim here today?
Crystal River Preserve State Park
Crystal River, Florida · State park
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date
Use cautionAs of October 29, 2026, the water temperature at Crystal River Preserve State Park is 72°F (22°C), measured by USGS gauge 02310750, 0.3 miles away.
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Oct 29 (median 954 ft³/s over 18 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Oct 29 (median 954 ft³/s over 18 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Oct 29, 6:00 AM gauge-local time
- Water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 02310750, as of Oct 29, 6:00 AM gauge-local time
Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Oct 29 (median 954 ft³/s over 18 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Florida yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CRYSTAL RIVER NEAR CRYSTAL RIVER FL (0.3 mi away), as of Oct 29, 6:00 AM gauge-local time.
Before you get in
- Never swim alone — and keep weaker swimmers within arm's reach.
- Scout depth and entry/exit points before you get in.
- Read the current: avoid fast, rising, or murky water.
- Check the forecast — get out well before storms or lightning.
- Obey posted signs, flags, and lifeguard guidance.
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Conditions are for general information only and can change quickly. Always judge the water in person and follow posted advisories and local guidance before swimming or paddling.