Swimmable water near you

Nearest live readings

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

1. DAVIDSON RIVER NEAR BREVARD, NCUSGS gauge · North Carolina · 39 ft³/s
   68°F7.2 mi14 hrs ago
2. W F PIGEON R ABOVE LAKE LOGAN NR HAZELWOOD, NCUSGS gauge · North Carolina · 31 ft³/s
   63°F12 mi13 hrs ago
3. SLICKING CREEK NEAR ROCKY BOTTOM, SCUSGS gauge · South Carolina · 3 ft³/s
   71°F15 mi14 hrs ago
4. S. SALUDA RIVER NR SUNFISH MTN NR ROCKY BOTTOM, SCUSGS gauge · South Carolina
   64°F15 mi14 hrs ago
5. SOUTH SALUDA RIVER NEAR ROCKY BOTTOM, SCUSGS gauge · South Carolina · 8 ft³/s
   69°F15 mi13 hrs ago
6. TABLE ROCK RESERVOIR TAILRACE NR CLEVELAND, SCUSGS gauge · South Carolina · 3 ft³/s
   73°F16 mi14 hrs ago
7. SOUTH SALUDA RIVER NEAR CLEVELAND, SCUSGS gauge · South Carolina · 5 ft³/s
   72°F16 mi13 hrs ago
8. MILLS RIVER NEAR MILLS RIVER, NCUSGS gauge · North Carolina · 92 ft³/s
   67°F17 mi14 hrs ago

Nearest swimmable spots

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

4.9(357)

Mills River Valley Overlook

Scenic spot · Candler, North Carolina

This Blue Ridge Parkway lookout point has panoramic mountain views from an elevation of 4,085 ft.

15 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.

18 mi from your location

4.8(969)

Mills River Park

Park · Mills River, North Carolina

🐾Dog-friendly

Sizable green space featuring a playground, dog park, fishing pier & kayak/canoe launch.

18 mi from your location

4.7(114)

Lake Glenville

Lake · North Carolina

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

19 mi from your location