Swimmable water near you

Nearest live readings

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

1. NORTHWEST BRANCH ANACOSTIA RIVER AT BRENTWOOD, MDUSGS gauge · Maryland · 57 ft³/s
   73°F15 mi10 hrs ago
2. NORTHEAST BRANCH ANACOSTIA RIVER AT RIVERDALE, MDUSGS gauge · Maryland · 48 ft³/s
   73°F15 mi10 hrs ago
3. ACCOTINK CREEK AT KEENE MILL RD AT SPRINGFIELD, VAUSGS gauge · Virginia · 178 ft³/s
   76°F16 mi9 hrs ago
4. SLIGO CREEK NEAR TAKOMA PARK, MDUSGS gauge · Maryland · 5 ft³/s
   72°F18 mi9 hrs ago
5. ACCOTINK CREEK NEAR ANNANDALE, VAUSGS gauge · Virginia · 73 ft³/s
   72°F18 mi9 hrs ago
6. LONG BRANCH NEAR ANNANDALE, VAUSGS gauge · Virginia · 5 ft³/s
   71°F18 mi10 hrs ago
7. Patuxent R at Gov Bridge Natural Area nr Bowie MDUSGS gauge · Maryland
   74°F18 mi10 hrs ago
8. POTOMAC RIVER NEAR WASH, DC LITTLE FALLS PUMP STAUSGS gauge · Maryland · 3,170 ft³/s
   80°F19 mi9 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(2,458)

National Harbor

Tourist attraction · Oxon Hill, Maryland

Development along the Potomac River featuring a large Ferris wheel, restaurants, shopping & events.

6.5 mi from your location

4.7(324)

Patuxent River Park - Jug Bay Natural Area

Nature preserve · Upper Marlboro, Maryland

⛺Camping nearby

This 7,000-acre park offers a variety of trails & water activities, plus a rural-history museum.

11 mi from your location

4.4(219)

Riverdale Community Park

Park · Riverdale, Maryland

⛺Camping nearby🐾Dog-friendly

Large park with a range of athletic fields & courts plus a trail, playground & recreation center.

16 mi from your location

4.8(261)

Lake Artemesia

Lake · College Park, Maryland

⛺Camping nearby

Reservoir covering 38 acres, with fishing piers, aquatic gardens & trails in the surrounding area.

17 mi from your location

4.7(1,760)

Buddy Attick Lake Park

Park · Greenbelt, Maryland

Named after the city's first policeman, this lake-centered park offers picnic areas & nature trails.

18 mi from your location

4.7(16)

Lake Braddock

Lake · Burke, Virginia

A 19-acre lake in a residential area featuring a paved walking trail with water views.

20 mi from your location

4.6(121)

Burke Lake

Lake · Virginia

⛺Camping nearby

Wooded park around a dam with boat rentals & fishing spots, plus hiking on a lakeside loop trail.

21 mi from your location

4.7(4,612)

Burke Lake Park

Park · Fairfax Station, Virginia

⛺Camping nearby

County recreational park featuring a fishing lake, picnic areas, a miniature train & playgrounds.

21 mi from your location