Swimmable water near you

Nearest live readings

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

1. Scioto River above Shadeville OHUSGS gauge · Ohio
   74°F18 mi22 hrs ago
2. Raccoon Creek near Granville OHUSGS gauge · Ohio · 580 ft³/s
   70°F24 mi23 hrs ago
3. Hoover Reservoir at Central College OHUSGS gauge · Ohio
   79°F27 mi22 hrs ago
4. Griggs Reservoir at Columbus OHUSGS gauge · Ohio
   73°F29 mi22 hrs ago
5. Clover Groff Ditch below Alton OHUSGS gauge · Ohio · 134 ft³/s
   75°F29 mi23 hrs ago
6. Big Darby Creek above Georgesville OHUSGS gauge · Ohio
   71°F30 mi23 hrs ago
7. Alum Creek at Africa OHUSGS gauge · Ohio · 8 ft³/s
   77°F34 mi23 hrs ago
8. Big Walnut Creek at Sunbury OHUSGS gauge · Ohio · 286 ft³/s
   71°F35 mi22 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(894)

Pickerington Ponds Metro Park

Park · Canal Winchester, Ohio

A popular destination for bird watching, this park also has trails for hiking, jogging & biking.

12 mi from your location

4.4(2,466)

Buckeye Lake State Park

State park · Millersport, Ohio

Swimming, fishing, boating, picnicking & grilling offered in Ohio's oldest state park.

14 mi from your location

4.7(50)

Buckeye Lake

Lake · Ohio

⛺Camping nearby

A 3,100-care state park lake formed in 1826 with boat ramps & popular water sport & picnic area.

17 mi from your location

4.4(1,097)

Lake Logan State Park

State park · Logan, Ohio

⛺Camping nearby

Wooded recreation area on 300+ acres anchored by a large lake for fishing, swimming & boating.

18 mi from your location

4.6(39)

Mirror Lake

Lake · Columbus, Ohio

⛺Camping nearby

Surrounded by woods, this celebrated lake is a popular destination for outdoor recreation & picnics.

25 mi from your location