Swimmable water near you

Nearest live readings

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

1. HOLIDAY CREEK NEAR ANDERSONVILLE, VAUSGS gauge · Virginia · 1 ft³/s
   71°F14 mi18 hrs ago
2. JAMES RIVER AT CARTERSVILLE, VAUSGS gauge · Virginia · 2,180 ft³/s
   84°F32 mi19 hrs ago
3. ROANOKE RIVER AT BUGGS ISLAND, VAUSGS gauge · Virginia
   70°F49 mi18 hrs ago
4. APPOMATTOX RIVER AT MATOACA, VAUSGS gauge · Virginia · 148 ft³/s
   82°F52 mi18 hrs ago
5. CHERRYSTONE CK BELOW NR CO RD 1444 NR CHATHAM, VAUSGS gauge · Virginia
   73°F62 mi18 hrs ago
6. CHERRYSTONE CK ABOVE NR CO RD 1444 NR CHATHAM, VAUSGS gauge · Virginia
   73°F62 mi19 hrs ago
7. HYCO R BL ABAY D NR MCGEHEES MILL, NCUSGS gauge · North Carolina · 5 ft³/s
   86°F62 mi18 hrs ago
8. WHITE OAK CREEK ABOVE NEAR CHATHAM, VAUSGS gauge · Virginia
   73°F65 mi19 hrs ago

Nearest swimmable spots

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

4.8(52)

Sandy River Reservoir

Lake · Virginia

740-acre reservoir, open since 1994, with a kayak launch & fishing opportunities.

7.1 mi from your location

4.7(959)

Bear Creek Lake State Park

State park · Cumberland, Virginia

⛺Camping nearby

Set in Cumberland State Forest, this 40-acre lake hosts swimming, boating & fishing, plus cabins.

18 mi from your location

4.3(15)

Slate River

River · Virginia

The Slate River is a 48.8-mile-long tributary of the James River in the U.S. state of Virginia. It rises about 10 miles northeast of Appomattox and flows northeast past Buckingham, eventually reaching the James River near Bremo Bluff. The river's course is entirely within Buckingham County.

21 mi from your location