Swimmable water near you

Nearest live readings

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

1. NORTH BRANCH PARK RIVER AT HARTFORD, CTUSGS gauge · Connecticut · 33 ft³/s
   69°F20 mi1 day ago
2. WEST BRANCH FARMINGTON RIVER AT RIVERTON, CTUSGS gauge · Connecticut · 177 ft³/s
   50°F22 mi1 day ago
3. CONNECTICUT RIVER AT MIDDLE HADDAM, CTUSGS gauge · Connecticut · 2,100 ft³/s
   78°F27 mi1 day ago
4. HOUSATONIC RIVER NR NELLS ISLAND NR STRATFORD, CTUSGS gauge · Connecticut
   75°F32 mi1 day ago
5. CONNECTICUT RIVER AT THOMPSONVILLE, CTUSGS gauge · Connecticut · 5,990 ft³/s
   77°F33 mi1 day ago
6. SAUGATUCK RIVER US RTE 136 NEAR SAUGATUCK, CTUSGS gauge · Connecticut
   75°F40 mi1 day ago
7. EAST BRANCH EIGHTMILE RIVER NEAR NORTH LYME, CTUSGS gauge · Connecticut · 93 ft³/s
   67°F40 mi1 day ago
8. CONNECTICUT RIVER AT ESSEX, CTUSGS gauge · Connecticut
   78°F40 mi1 day ago

Nearest swimmable spots

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

4.6(1,020)

Burr Pond State Park

State park · Torrington, Connecticut

Placid, verdant park with hiking trails, a pond for swimming & fishing & picnic areas.

15 mi from your location

4.8(374)

West Hartford Reservoir

Park · West Hartford, Connecticut

Recreation area offering forested walking trails around a working water reservoir.

15 mi from your location

4.5(2,222)

Wadsworth Falls State Park

State park · Middletown, Connecticut

Swimming pool & trails in a picnic-ready park that contains a waterfall, streams & a pond.

20 mi from your location

4.5(46)

Wethersfield Cove

Bay · Wethersfield, Connecticut

Tranquil inlet bay featuring a marina with a boat launch & slip rentals, fishing spots & park areas.

21 mi from your location

4.5(193)

River Highlands State Park

State park · Cromwell, Connecticut

Forested park on the Connecticut River featuring trails, campsites & bluffs with scenic views.

22 mi from your location