Swimmable water near you

Nearest live readings

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

1. FOSTER BRANCH NEAR JOPPATOWNE, MDUSGS gauge · Maryland · 1 ft³/s
   70°F12 mi1 day ago
2. PLUMTREE RUN NEAR BEL AIR, MDUSGS gauge · Maryland · 4 ft³/s
   70°F18 mi1 day ago
3. SCOTTS LEVEL BRANCH AT ROCKDALE, MDUSGS gauge · Maryland · 1 ft³/s
   70°F18 mi1 day ago
4. Patuxent R at Gov Bridge Natural Area nr Bowie MDUSGS gauge · Maryland
   75°F25 mi1 day ago
5. GUNPOWDER FALLS NEAR PARKTON, MDUSGS gauge · Maryland · 108 ft³/s
   59°F29 mi1 day ago
6. SUSQUEHANNA RIVER NEAR DARLINGTON, MDUSGS gauge · Maryland
   80°F30 mi1 day ago
7. PAINT BRANCH NEAR COLLEGE PARK, MDUSGS gauge · Maryland · 13 ft³/s
   72°F31 mi1 day ago
8. NORTHEAST BRANCH ANACOSTIA RIVER AT RIVERDALE, MDUSGS gauge · Maryland · 69 ft³/s
   74°F32 mi1 day ago

Nearest swimmable spots

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

4.3(2,055)

Rocky Point Park and Beach

Park · Essex, Maryland

⛺Camping nearby

On 375 acres on the Back & Middle Rivers, this park offers swimming, boating, fishing & picnicking.

2.4 mi from your location

4.5(3,496)

Gunpowder Falls State Park Hammerman Area

State park · Middle River, Maryland

Gunpowder River hub for picnics & kayaking, with rentable picnic shelters, fishing & swimming.

9.5 mi from your location

4.6(1,610)

Lake Waterford Park

Park · Severna Park, Maryland

County park with a lake, offering recreational & natural areas, plus an accessible playing field.

11 mi from your location

4.7(813)

Lake Roland Nature Council

Nature preserve · Baltimore, Maryland

🐾Dog-friendly

Multifaceted green space with trails, pavilions, waterfront activities & an off-leash dog park.

14 mi from your location

4.6(326)

Loch Raven Reservoir

Lake · Maryland

Sprawling, artificial lake with hiking trails & historic bridges, plus a fishing & boating center.

16 mi from your location

4.7(215)

Lake Elkhorn

Lake · Columbia, Maryland

Reservoir featuring a park with a picnic shelter & a popular, 2-mile walking circuit.

22 mi from your location

4.5(62)

Centennial Lake

Lake · Ellicott City, Maryland

Scenic manmade lake providing a variety of fish species & a launch for non-motorized boats.

22 mi from your location