Swimmable water near you

Nearest live readings

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

1. CHRISTINA RIVER AT COOCHS BRIDGE, DEUSGS gauge · Delaware · 38 ft³/s
   73°F4.7 mi11 hrs ago
2. C AND D CANAL NR DELAWARE CITY, DEUSGS gauge · Delaware · 14,400 ft³/s
   83°F6.0 mi10 hrs ago
3. WHITE CLAY CREEK AT NEWARK, DEUSGS gauge · Delaware · 119 ft³/s
   71°F8.3 mi11 hrs ago
4. WHITE CLAY CREEK NEAR NEWARK, DEUSGS gauge · Delaware · 157 ft³/s
   72°F9.4 mi11 hrs ago
5. APPOQUINIMINK RIVER NEAR ODESSA, DEUSGS gauge · Delaware
   80°F9.5 mi10 hrs ago
6. PIKE CREEK NEAR NEWARK, DEUSGS gauge · Delaware · 6 ft³/s
   70°F9.6 mi10 hrs ago
7. SILVER LAKE TRIBUTARY AT MIDDLETOWN, DEUSGS gauge · Delaware · 4 ft³/s
   67°F9.7 mi11 hrs ago
8. Delaware River at Reedy Island Jetty, DEUSGS gauge · Delaware
   82°F9.9 mi10 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(3,435)

Lums Pond State Park

State park · Bear, Delaware

⛺Camping nearby

1,790-acre preserve featuring freshwater pond, multipurpose trails, fishing, boat rentals & more.

0.1 mi from your location

4.8(122)

Newark Reservoir

Lake · Newark, Delaware

Reservoir lake surrounded by a paved waterfront walking trail with access to an adjacent park.

8.6 mi from your location

3.9(91)

Deemers Beach

Beach · Delaware

Riverfront area with a simple stretch of coarse sand used as a fishing spot, plus nearby parking.

9.7 mi from your location

4.6(1,275)

Riverview Beach Park

Park · Pennsville, New Jersey

A historic waterfront park along the Delaware River in Pennsville, New Jersey, Riverview Beach Park has been a community gathering spot since the early 1900s. The park offers a sandy beach, playground, picnic areas, walking paths, and expansive river views. A seasonal splash pad and open green space make it a popular family destination, while the waterfront promenade provides scenic views of passing ships and the Delaware Memorial Bridge.

13 mi from your location

4.6(28)

Brandywine Creek

River · Wilmington, Delaware

A Revolutionary War battle area, this landmark creek features historic sites & outdoor recreation.

15 mi from your location

4.7(1,493)

Brandywine Creek State Park

State park · Wilmington, Delaware

933-acre preserve divided by 19th-century stone walls, with tulip poplar forest & nature center.

18 mi from your location