Swimmable water near you

Nearest live readings

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

1. Whippany River near Pine Brook NJUSGS gauge · New Jersey · 245 ft³/s
   72°F6.0 mi5 hrs ago
2. Canoe Brook near Summit NJUSGS gauge · New Jersey · 18 ft³/s
   72°F6.6 mi5 hrs ago
3. Passaic River below Pompton Riv at Two Bridges NJUSGS gauge · New Jersey
   73°F6.7 mi5 hrs ago
4. Newark Bay at PVSC at Newark NJUSGS gauge · New Jersey
   78°F9.0 mi5 hrs ago
5. Ramapo River at Dawes Highway at Pompton NJUSGS gauge · New Jersey
   74°F13 mi5 hrs ago
6. Ramapo River at Pompton Lakes NJUSGS gauge · New Jersey · 391 ft³/s
   74°F13 mi5 hrs ago
7. Ramapo River above dam at Pompton Lakes NJUSGS gauge · New Jersey
   75°F13 mi5 hrs ago
8. BRONX RIVER AT NY BOTANICAL GARDEN AT BRONX NYUSGS gauge · New York · 385 ft³/s
   69°F20 mi1 day ago

Nearest swimmable spots

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

4.5(10,673)

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

National park · Paterson, New Jersey

National historical park known for a 77-ft. waterfall that sparked water-power development in 1792.

8.9 mi from your location

4.6(1,318)

Echo Lake Park

Lake · Mountainside, New Jersey

🐾Dog-friendly

Park with lots of room for sports, from ice-skating to softball, plus a snack bar for refueling.

10.0 mi from your location

4.5(106)

River Barge Park and Marina

Park · Carlstadt, New Jersey

🐾Dog-friendly

A 5.5-acre accessible riverfront park with a marina, known for boating, picnicking & bird watching.

10 mi from your location

4.2(162)

Elizabeth River Parkway

Park · Elizabeth, New Jersey

Large riverfront park featuring sports fields & courts, fishing banks, shuffleboard & 2 playgrounds.

10 mi from your location

4.8(418)

Mill Creek Point Park

Park · Secaucus, New Jersey

🐾Dog-friendly

3 acres of green space along the Hackensack River with a boat ramp & wildlife, plus a 43-acre marsh.

11 mi from your location

4.7(4,043)

Saddle River County Park

Park · Saddle Brook, New Jersey

Multi-use pathways connect 5 different parks featuring ponds, playgrounds & athletic fields.

12 mi from your location

4.5(565)

Speedwell Lake Park

Park · Morristown, New Jersey

🐾Dog-friendly

Green space with a playground & an open field, plus a waterfall & fishing lake with a walking trail.

12 mi from your location

4.6(528)

Newport Sand Beach

Park · Jersey City, New Jersey

⛺Camping nearby🐾Dog-friendly

Landlocked "beach" for playing & sunbathing, with chairs & umbrellas, plus views of lower Manhattan.

12 mi from your location

4.8(1,693)

Hudson River Waterfront Walkway

Scenic spot · Hoboken, New Jersey

🐾Dog-friendly

Long, paved riverside cycling & walking path offering dramatic views of the Manhattan skyline.

12 mi from your location

4.8(2,336)

Pier C Park

Park · Hoboken, New Jersey

🐾Dog-friendly

This park with scenic views of NYC features a fishing pier, playground, water play area & promenade.

12 mi from your location

4.6(2,964)

Rahway River Park

Park · Rahway, New Jersey

Park with a wide range of athletic & recreational facilities, including an outdoor swimming pool.

13 mi from your location

4.7(72)

The Pier 62 Carousel

Tourist attraction · New York, New York

🐾Dog-friendly

Hudson River Park’s waterfront carousel features 33 hand-carved animals, LED lights & a chariot.

13 mi from your location