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 · 2,180 ft³/s
   84°F24 mi18 hrs ago
2. HOLIDAY CREEK NEAR ANDERSONVILLE, VAUSGS gauge · Virginia · 1 ft³/s
   71°F28 mi17 hrs ago
3. WAR BRANCH BELOW TRIB NEAR TENTH LEGION, VAUSGS gauge · Virginia · 1 ft³/s
   68°F54 mi17 hrs ago
4. SMITH CREEK NEAR NEW MARKET, VAUSGS gauge · Virginia · 20 ft³/s
   73°F62 mi18 hrs ago
5. RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER NEAR FREDERICKSBURG, VAUSGS gauge · Virginia · 679 ft³/s
   81°F63 mi17 hrs ago
6. PAMUNKEY RIVER NEAR HANOVER, VAUSGS gauge · Virginia · 104 ft³/s
   81°F63 mi17 hrs ago
7. N F SHENANDOAH RIVER AT MOUNT JACKSON, VAUSGS gauge · Virginia · 108 ft³/s
   75°F66 mi17 hrs ago
8. APPOMATTOX RIVER AT MATOACA, VAUSGS gauge · Virginia · 148 ft³/s
   82°F68 mi17 hrs ago

Nearest swimmable spots

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

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.

15 mi from your location

4.6(786)

Riverview Park

Park · Charlottesville, Virginia

A 27-acre riverfront preserve offering a playground, picnic areas & adjacent biking & walking trail.

16 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.

22 mi from your location