Swimmable water near you

Nearest live readings

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

1. JAMES RIVER AT CARTERSVILLE, VAUSGS gauge · Virginia · 2,390 ft³/s
   82°F15 mi12 hrs ago
2. HOLIDAY CREEK NEAR ANDERSONVILLE, VAUSGS gauge · Virginia · 3 ft³/s
   71°F20 mi12 hrs ago
3. APPOMATTOX RIVER AT MATOACA, VAUSGS gauge · Virginia · 156 ft³/s
   79°F50 mi11 hrs ago
4. PAMUNKEY RIVER NEAR HANOVER, VAUSGS gauge · Virginia · 94 ft³/s
   79°F55 mi11 hrs ago
5. ROANOKE RIVER AT BUGGS ISLAND, VAUSGS gauge · Virginia
   74°F65 mi11 hrs ago
6. MATTAPONI RIVER NEAR BEULAHVILLE, VAUSGS gauge · Virginia · 203 ft³/s
   79°F66 mi11 hrs ago
7. RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER NEAR FREDERICKSBURG, VAUSGS gauge · Virginia · 653 ft³/s
   80°F68 mi11 hrs ago
8. CHICKAHOMINY RIVER NEAR PROVIDENCE FORGE, VAUSGS gauge · Virginia · 209 ft³/s
   78°F68 mi12 hrs ago

Nearest swimmable spots

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

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.

1.6 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.

13 mi from your location

4.8(52)

Sandy River Reservoir

Lake · Virginia

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

21 mi from your location