Swimmable water near you

Nearest live readings

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

1. NORTH FORK SWANNANOA RIVER NEAR WALKERTOWN, NCUSGS gauge · North Carolina · 16 ft³/s
   66°F10 mi23 hrs ago
2. CATAWBA R NR PLEASANT GARDENS, NCUSGS gauge · North Carolina · 761 ft³/s
   70°F15 mi23 hrs ago
3. FRENCH BROAD RIVER AT HAYWOOD RD AT ASHEVILLE, NCUSGS gauge · North Carolina
   74°F18 mi1 day ago
4. FRENCH BROAD RIVER AT ASHEVILLE, NCUSGS gauge · North Carolina · 2,230 ft³/s
   74°F18 mi1 day ago
5. FRENCH BROAD RIVER NEAR FLETCHER, NCUSGS gauge · North Carolina · 1,620 ft³/s
   73°F18 mi1 day ago
6. HOMINY CREEK NR WEST ASHEVILLE, NCUSGS gauge · North Carolina · 142 ft³/s
   73°F19 mi1 day ago
7. MILLS RIVER NEAR MILLS RIVER, NCUSGS gauge · North Carolina · 88 ft³/s
   69°F22 mi1 day ago
8. NORTH SALUDA RIVER NEAR HIGHLAND, SCUSGS gauge · South Carolina · 10 ft³/s
   68°F27 mi1 day ago

Nearest swimmable spots

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

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.

8.5 mi from your location

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.

8.7 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.

20 mi from your location