Swimmable water near you

Nearest live readings

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

1. CATAWBA R NR PLEASANT GARDENS, NCUSGS gauge · North Carolina · 89 ft³/s
   76°F5.3 mi14 hrs ago
2. CATAWBA R AT SR1223 BL LK JAMES NR BRIDGEWATER, NCUSGS gauge · North Carolina · 122 ft³/s
   59°F7.9 mi14 hrs ago
3. NORTH FORK SWANNANOA RIVER NEAR WALKERTOWN, NCUSGS gauge · North Carolina · 14 ft³/s
   67°F20 mi14 hrs ago
4. YADKIN RIVER AT PATTERSON, NCUSGS gauge · North Carolina · 17 ft³/s
   74°F30 mi14 hrs ago
5. CATAWBA RIVER AT RHODHISS, NCUSGS gauge · North Carolina
   77°F31 mi14 hrs ago
6. FRENCH BROAD RIVER AT HAYWOOD RD AT ASHEVILLE, NCUSGS gauge · North Carolina
   78°F35 mi14 hrs ago
7. FRENCH BROAD RIVER AT ASHEVILLE, NCUSGS gauge · North Carolina · 887 ft³/s
   77°F35 mi14 hrs ago
8. HOMINY CREEK NR WEST ASHEVILLE, NCUSGS gauge · North Carolina · 65 ft³/s
   74°F37 mi14 hrs ago

Nearest swimmable spots

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

4.6(101)

Lake James

Reservoir · North Carolina

⛺Camping nearby

25 miles of trails surround this scenic, 6,812-acre lake for kayaking, boating, fishing & swimming.

5.8 mi from your location

4.7(2,890)

Lake James State Park

State park · Nebo, North Carolina

⛺Camping nearby

Large, lakefront park with swimming, camping, fishing & boating amid Appalachian Mountain views.

6.1 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.

23 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.

24 mi from your location