Swimmable water near you

Nearest live readings

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

1. INCLINE CK NR CRYSTAL BAY, NVUSGS gauge · Nevada · 3 ft³/s
   53°F1.9 mi12 hrs ago
2. THIRD CK NR CRYSTAL BAY, NVUSGS gauge · Nevada · 1 ft³/s
   55°F2.0 mi12 hrs ago
3. GLENBROOK CK AT GLENBROOK, NVUSGS gauge · Nevada · 0 ft³/s
   53°F12 mi12 hrs ago
4. TRUCKEE R A FARAD CAUSGS gauge · California · 503 ft³/s
   61°F13 mi12 hrs ago
5. WARD C AT HWY 89 NR TAHOE PINES CAUSGS gauge · California · 0 ft³/s
   56°F15 mi12 hrs ago
6. BLACKWOOD C NR TAHOE CITY CAUSGS gauge · California · 1 ft³/s
   59°F17 mi12 hrs ago
7. GENERAL C NR MEEKS BAY CAUSGS gauge · California · 1 ft³/s
   54°F18 mi12 hrs ago
8. TRUCKEE RV NR SPARKS, NVUSGS gauge · Nevada · 284 ft³/s
   66°F20 mi12 hrs ago

Nearest swimmable spots

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

4.5(902)

Sand Harbor Beach

Beach · Nevada

Swimming, boating & nearby hiking trails on a Lake Tahoe beach with views of the mountains.

4.1 mi from your location

4.8(8,811)

Sand Harbor State Park

State park · Incline Village, Nevada

Popular Lake Tahoe site for swimming, boating & seasonal open-air entertainment with mountain views.

4.3 mi from your location

4.7(2,429)

Kings Beach State Recreation Area

Beach · Kings Beach, California

Mountain views are offered from this lakeside park featuring a sandy beach with kayak rentals.

5.9 mi from your location

4.4(59)

Washoe Lake

Lake · Nevada

Boating, fishing & birding are the highlights at this scenic lake located in a state park.

6.7 mi from your location

4.6(1,152)

Commons Beach

Beach · Tahoe City, California

⛺Camping nearby

Lake beach & park for swimming & sunbathing, with picnic/BBQ areas, family movie nights & concerts.

13 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.

19 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.

19 mi from your location

4.7(734)

Truckee River

River · Nevada

⛺Camping nearby

The sole outlet of Lake Tahoe, the 121-mile Truckee River flows northeast through the Sierra Nevada to Pyramid Lake in Nevada, passing through Reno and Sparks. The river offers world-class Lahontan cutthroat trout fishing, casual summer tubing from Mayberry Park in Reno, and kayaking with Class I-III rapids. Downtown Reno's Truckee River Whitewater Park features a half-mile of progressive drop pools for practice. A 121-mile water trail with marked public access points spans the entire river from Lake Tahoe to Wadsworth.

20 mi from your location

4.6(1,003)

West End Beach

Park · Truckee, California

10-acre recreational park featuring a sandy beach area, sports courts, boat rentals & a snack bar.

20 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.

22 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.

22 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.

23 mi from your location