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°F14 mi22 hrs ago
2. CONNECTICUT RIVER AT THOMPSONVILLE, CTUSGS gauge · Connecticut · 5,990 ft³/s
   77°F15 mi21 hrs ago
3. CONNECTICUT RIVER AT MIDDLE HADDAM, CTUSGS gauge · Connecticut · 2,100 ft³/s
   78°F19 mi21 hrs ago
4. EAST BRANCH EIGHTMILE RIVER NEAR NORTH LYME, CTUSGS gauge · Connecticut · 93 ft³/s
   67°F27 mi21 hrs ago
5. WEST BRANCH FARMINGTON RIVER AT RIVERTON, CTUSGS gauge · Connecticut · 177 ft³/s
   50°F32 mi21 hrs ago
6. CONNECTICUT RIVER AT ESSEX, CTUSGS gauge · Connecticut
   78°F32 mi21 hrs ago
7. CONNECTICUT RIVER AT OLD LYME, CTUSGS gauge · Connecticut
   77°F35 mi22 hrs ago
8. PONAGANSET RIVER AT RSVR OUTLET AT GLOCESTER, RIUSGS gauge · Rhode Island · 0 ft³/s
   72°F36 mi21 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(46)

Wethersfield Cove

Bay · Wethersfield, Connecticut

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

13 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.

16 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.

18 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.

23 mi from your location

4.5(102)

Higganum Reservoir State Park

State park · Higganum, Connecticut

Sprawling reservoir & walk-in park offering fishing, hiking & hunting, plus a car-top boat launch.

23 mi from your location