Swimmable water near you

Nearest live readings

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

1. McDonalds Branch in Byrne State Forest NJUSGS gauge · New Jersey · 1 ft³/s
   68°F1.4 mi12 hrs ago
2. Greenwood Branch at New Lisbon NJUSGS gauge · New Jersey · 25 ft³/s
   70°F7.4 mi12 hrs ago
3. North Branch Rancocas Creek at Pemberton NJUSGS gauge · New Jersey · 67 ft³/s
   73°F10 mi12 hrs ago
4. Crosswicks Ck at Hockamik Rd near Cookstown NJUSGS gauge · New Jersey · 6 ft³/s
   73°F11 mi12 hrs ago
5. NB Rancocas C at Iron Works Park at Mount Holly NJUSGS gauge · New Jersey
   73°F15 mi12 hrs ago
6. Southwest Branch Rancocas Creek at Medford NJUSGS gauge · New Jersey
   76°F16 mi12 hrs ago
7. Crosswicks Creek at Extonville NJUSGS gauge · New Jersey · 51 ft³/s
   73°F18 mi12 hrs ago
8. Barnegat Bay near Waretown NJUSGS gauge · New Jersey
   76°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.

4.6(270)

Atsion Lake

Lake · Shamong, New Jersey

⛺Camping nearby

Boating, swimming & fishing are popular at this big lake, along with hiking & cross-country skiing.

15 mi from your location

4.6(92)

Lake Carasaljo

Lake · Lakewood, New Jersey

Prominent lake featuring multiuse trails, ice-skating, fishing, swimming & a place in urban legend.

22 mi from your location

4.5(405)

Strawbridge Lake Park

Park · Moorestown, New Jersey

70-acre park featuring an artificial lake with boat launches, a playground, picnic tables & more.

23 mi from your location

4.7(893)

Island Beach State Park

State park · Seaside Park, New Jersey

Narrow, 10-mile barrier island for swimming, biking, nature walks, fishing, diving, surfing & more.

24 mi from your location

4.8(4,669)

Barnegat Lighthouse State Park

State park · Barnegat Light, New Jersey

🐾Dog-friendly

Scenic park with a maritime forest, trails & a lighthouse with panoramic views & a visitor center.

24 mi from your location

4.4(136)

Perrineville Lake Park

Park · Millstone, New Jersey

This large natural area features multi-use trails, wildlife viewing & a fishing pond.

24 mi from your location

4.5(3,734)

Seaside Heights Beach

Beach · New Jersey

Seaside Heights Beach sits along one of New Jersey's most iconic boardwalks, stretching over a mile along the coast. Casino Pier offers 30+ amusement rides including four roller coasters, a 1910 carousel, and the Breakwater Beach water park. The boardwalk buzzes with arcades like Lucky Leo's, classic Jersey Shore eats from pizza to funnel cakes, and a lively nighttime atmosphere with rides and lights. The beach draws up to 65,000 visitors during peak summer.

25 mi from your location