Swimmable water near you

Nearest live readings

The closest USGS sensors currently reporting a water temperature, nearest first.

1. OCONALUFTEE RIVER AT BIRDTOWN, NCUSGS gauge · North Carolina · 295 ft³/s
   69°F19 mi20 hrs ago
2. CHATTOOGA RIVER AT BURRELLS FORD, NR PINE MTN, GAUSGS gauge · Georgia · 48 ft³/s
   72°F21 mi20 hrs ago
3. W F PIGEON R ABOVE LAKE LOGAN NR HAZELWOOD, NCUSGS gauge · North Carolina · 34 ft³/s
   66°F28 mi19 hrs ago
4. TALLULAH R AT TERRORA PWRHSE, NR TALLULAH FALLS,GAUSGS gauge · Georgia · 60 ft³/s
   76°F30 mi19 hrs ago
5. EASTATOEE CRK ON CLEO CHAPMAN HWY NEAR SUNSET, SCUSGS gauge · South Carolina · 21 ft³/s
   74°F33 mi19 hrs ago
6. CHEOAH RIVER NR BEARPEN GAP NR TAPOCO, NCUSGS gauge · North Carolina · 145 ft³/s
   75°F35 mi20 hrs ago
7. S. SALUDA RIVER NR SUNFISH MTN NR ROCKY BOTTOM, SCUSGS gauge · South Carolina
   66°F36 mi19 hrs ago
8. CATALOOCHEE CREEK NEAR CATALOOCHEE, NCUSGS gauge · North Carolina · 136 ft³/s
   64°F37 mi19 hrs ago

Nearest swimmable spots

Rated, photographed water destinations within 25 miles — pair one with the nearest sensor reading above before you go.

4.7(714)

Quarry Falls

Scenic spot · Highlands, North Carolina

⛺Camping nearby

Roadside waterfall, a popular spot for cliff jumping, swimming & clambering over rocks.

8.9 mi from your location

4.7(114)

Lake Glenville

Lake · North Carolina

High-elevation reservoir with mountain & forest views, offering boating, swimming & waterfall hikes.

13 mi from your location

4.8(79)

Nantahala Lake

Lake · North Carolina

⛺Camping nearby

Quiet lake ringed by forested hills, with kayak & pontoon boat rentals, plus trout & bass fishing.

17 mi from your location

4.9(1,868)

Whitewater Falls

Scenic spot · Cashiers, North Carolina

⛺Camping nearby

Highest waterfall east of the Rockies, offering 2 overlooks & steep, rugged forest hiking trails.

23 mi from your location