Swimmable water near you

Nearest live readings

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

1. FRENCH BROAD RIVER AT ASHEVILLE, NCUSGS gauge · North Carolina · 887 ft³/s
   77°F5.7 mi10 hrs ago
2. FRENCH BROAD RIVER AT HAYWOOD RD AT ASHEVILLE, NCUSGS gauge · North Carolina
   78°F6.7 mi10 hrs ago
3. HOMINY CREEK NR WEST ASHEVILLE, NCUSGS gauge · North Carolina · 65 ft³/s
   74°F9.0 mi10 hrs ago
4. NORTH FORK SWANNANOA RIVER NEAR WALKERTOWN, NCUSGS gauge · North Carolina · 14 ft³/s
   67°F10 mi10 hrs ago
5. FRENCH BROAD RIVER NEAR FLETCHER, NCUSGS gauge · North Carolina · 834 ft³/s
   75°F17 mi10 hrs ago
6. MILLS RIVER NEAR MILLS RIVER, NCUSGS gauge · North Carolina · 71 ft³/s
   70°F19 mi10 hrs ago
7. PIGEON RIVER NEAR CANTON, NCUSGS gauge · North Carolina · 115 ft³/s
   74°F22 mi10 hrs ago
8. CATAWBA R NR PLEASANT GARDENS, NCUSGS gauge · North Carolina · 89 ft³/s
   76°F25 mi10 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.

20 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

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.

23 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.

24 mi from your location