Swimmable water near you

Nearest live readings

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

1. TROUT CK NR TAHOE VALLEY, CAUSGS gauge · California · 14 ft³/s
   60°F18 mi13 hrs ago
2. UPPER TRUCKEE RV AT SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CAUSGS gauge · California · 4 ft³/s
   61°F19 mi13 hrs ago
3. GLENBROOK CK AT GLENBROOK, NVUSGS gauge · Nevada · 0 ft³/s
   53°F28 mi13 hrs ago
4. GENERAL C NR MEEKS BAY CAUSGS gauge · California · 1 ft³/s
   54°F30 mi13 hrs ago
5. BLACKWOOD C NR TAHOE CITY CAUSGS gauge · California · 1 ft³/s
   59°F35 mi13 hrs ago
6. WARD C AT HWY 89 NR TAHOE PINES CAUSGS gauge · California · 0 ft³/s
   56°F36 mi13 hrs ago
7. INCLINE CK NR CRYSTAL BAY, NVUSGS gauge · Nevada · 3 ft³/s
   53°F38 mi13 hrs ago
8. THIRD CK NR CRYSTAL BAY, NVUSGS gauge · Nevada · 1 ft³/s
   55°F38 mi13 hrs ago

Nearest swimmable spots

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

4.4(15)

Echo Lake

Lake · California

Glacial lake in a picturesque mountain setting, used for fishing, swimming & recreational boating.

19 mi from your location

4.6(1,808)

Lakeview Commons

Beach · South Lake Tahoe, California

⛺Camping nearby

Public beach offering lakeside picnic tables, BBQ grills & a boat ramp, plus summer concerts.

20 mi from your location

4.6(1,910)

Thomas F. Regan Memorial City Beach

Public beach · South Lake Tahoe, California

⛺Camping nearby

Secluded lakefront park often used for weddings, with a playground & a seasonal restaurant.

20 mi from your location

4.8(48)

North River Fork Ranch Trailhead

Nature preserve · Minden, Nevada

The trail system at River Fork Ranch provides an unprecedented opportunity to access the Carson River, visit its wetland and wet meadow habitats and see TNC's restoration work first-hand. Interpretive signage on the deck of the Whit Hall Interpretive Center gives visitors access to the preserve's story and demonstrates a more sustainable way of life in the Carson Valley and beyond. Please note that dogs are not allowed.

20 mi from your location

4.7(2,004)

Pope Beach

Beach pavillion · South Lake Tahoe, California

⛺Camping nearby

This quaint beach with dunes & pine trees lends itself to swimming, boating, cycling & picnics.

21 mi from your location

4.8(899)

Nevada Beach

Public beach · Zephyr Cove, Nevada

⛺Camping nearby

Sandy strip & popular swimming spot edging Lake Tahoe, backed by pine forest & ringed by mountains.

21 mi from your location

4.7(604)

Baldwin Beach

Beach · South Lake Tahoe, California

⛺Camping nearby

Popular family beach with picnic tables, paddle board rentals & views of nearby mountains.

23 mi from your location

4.8(6,385)

Emerald Bay State Park

State park · California

⛺Camping nearby

Landmarked in 1994 for its glacier-carved granite, this park features panoramic views of the lake.

25 mi from your location