Swimmable water near you

Nearest live readings

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

1. NORTH SALUDA RIVER NEAR HIGHLAND, SCUSGS gauge · South Carolina · 10 ft³/s
   68°F23 mi12 hrs ago
2. N. SALUDA RIVER BL N. SALUDA RES. ABOVE SLATER, SCUSGS gauge · South Carolina · 7 ft³/s
   60°F27 mi12 hrs ago
3. CATAWBA R NR PLEASANT GARDENS, NCUSGS gauge · North Carolina · 761 ft³/s
   70°F30 mi12 hrs ago
4. NORTH SALUDA RIVER ABOVE SLATER, SCUSGS gauge · South Carolina · 21 ft³/s
   72°F30 mi12 hrs ago
5. CATAWBA R AT SR1223 BL LK JAMES NR BRIDGEWATER, NCUSGS gauge · North Carolina · 122 ft³/s
   57°F34 mi12 hrs ago
6. FRENCH BROAD RIVER NEAR FLETCHER, NCUSGS gauge · North Carolina · 1,620 ft³/s
   73°F35 mi12 hrs ago
7. NORTH FORK SWANNANOA RIVER NEAR WALKERTOWN, NCUSGS gauge · North Carolina · 16 ft³/s
   66°F36 mi12 hrs ago
8. MILLS RIVER NEAR MILLS RIVER, NCUSGS gauge · North Carolina · 88 ft³/s
   69°F36 mi12 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(71)

Lake Lure

Lake · Lake Lure, North Carolina

⛺Camping nearby

Surrounded by mountains, this manmade lake is popular for boating, swimming, fishing & hiking trips.

18 mi from your location

4.5(2,032)

Lake Lure Beach and Water Park

Temp Closed

Swimming lake · Lake Lure, North Carolina

Mountain lake featuring both a traditional beach & a kids' park with a waterslide & water games.

19 mi from your location

4.7(1,248)

Glendale Shoals Preserve & Waterfalls

Nature preserve · Glendale, South Carolina

13-acre natural area on the site of a former mill, with trails, a dam, waterfall & a 1928 bridge.

23 mi from your location