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 · 318 ft³/s
   67°F17 mi11 hrs ago
2. W F PIGEON R ABOVE LAKE LOGAN NR HAZELWOOD, NCUSGS gauge · North Carolina · 31 ft³/s
   63°F25 mi11 hrs ago
3. EASTATOEE CRK ON CLEO CHAPMAN HWY NEAR SUNSET, SCUSGS gauge · South Carolina · 18 ft³/s
   71°F32 mi11 hrs ago
4. PIGEON RIVER NEAR CANTON, NCUSGS gauge · North Carolina · 123 ft³/s
   72°F34 mi11 hrs ago
5. CATALOOCHEE CREEK NEAR CATALOOCHEE, NCUSGS gauge · North Carolina · 96 ft³/s
   63°F34 mi11 hrs ago
6. S. SALUDA RIVER NR SUNFISH MTN NR ROCKY BOTTOM, SCUSGS gauge · South Carolina
   64°F34 mi11 hrs ago
7. DAVIDSON RIVER NEAR BREVARD, NCUSGS gauge · North Carolina · 39 ft³/s
   68°F35 mi11 hrs ago
8. SOUTH SALUDA RIVER NEAR ROCKY BOTTOM, SCUSGS gauge · South Carolina · 8 ft³/s
   69°F36 mi11 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.

9.3 mi from your location

4.7(114)

Lake Glenville

Lake · North Carolina

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

10 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.

20 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.

21 mi from your location