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 · 3 ft³/s
   71°F20 mi6 hrs ago
2. JAMES RIVER AT CARTERSVILLE, VAUSGS gauge · Virginia · 2,390 ft³/s
   82°F27 mi6 hrs ago
3. APPOMATTOX RIVER AT MATOACA, VAUSGS gauge · Virginia · 156 ft³/s
   79°F46 mi5 hrs ago
4. ROANOKE RIVER AT BUGGS ISLAND, VAUSGS gauge · Virginia
   74°F50 mi5 hrs ago
5. PAMUNKEY RIVER NEAR HANOVER, VAUSGS gauge · Virginia · 94 ft³/s
   79°F61 mi5 hrs ago
6. HYCO R BL ABAY D NR MCGEHEES MILL, NCUSGS gauge · North Carolina · 6 ft³/s
   85°F67 mi5 hrs ago
7. CHERRYSTONE CK BELOW NR CO RD 1444 NR CHATHAM, VAUSGS gauge · Virginia
   72°F68 mi5 hrs ago
8. CHERRYSTONE CK ABOVE NR CO RD 1444 NR CHATHAM, VAUSGS gauge · Virginia
   72°F69 mi6 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.

5.5 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.

15 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.

22 mi from your location