Swimmable water near you

Nearest live readings

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

1. FOX RIVER NEAR MCHENRY, ILUSGS gauge · Illinois
   76°F19 mi17 hrs ago
2. CHICAGO S & S CANAL AT WESTERN AVE AT CHICAGO, ILUSGS gauge · Illinois
   77°F24 mi17 hrs ago
3. CHICAGO SANITARY AND SHIP CANAL AT ROMEOVILLE, ILUSGS gauge · Illinois
   84°F33 mi18 hrs ago
4. FOX RIVER NEAR NEW MUNSTER, WIUSGS gauge · Wisconsin · 469 ft³/s
   73°F36 mi18 hrs ago
5. DES PLAINES RIVER AT ROUTE 53 AT JOLIET, ILUSGS gauge · Illinois · 4,130 ft³/s
   75°F41 mi17 hrs ago
6. GRAND CALUMET RIVER AT COLUMBIA AV AT HAMMOND, INUSGS gauge · Indiana · 33 ft³/s
   71°F42 mi18 hrs ago
7. DES PLAINES RIVER AT ROCKDALE, ILUSGS gauge · Illinois
   77°F43 mi18 hrs ago
8. LITTLE CALUMET RIVER AT BURR STREET AT GARY, INUSGS gauge · Indiana
   71°F48 mi17 hrs ago

Nearest swimmable spots

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

4.7(1,286)

Lake Park

City park · Des Plaines, Illinois

⛺Camping nearby

Charming 76-acre park on the banks of Lake Opeka known for its fishing, boating & golf.

8.3 mi from your location

4.6(623)

Volkening Lake

Reservoir · Schaumburg, Illinois

Public recreation area with boat rentals, fishing & picnic spots, along with a concession stand.

9.3 mi from your location

4.6(653)

Fox River Shores Forest Preserve

Nature preserve · Carpentersville, Illinois

Lush riverside nature preserve featuring a boat launch, bike trail & a picnic shelter.

16 mi from your location

4.4(334)

Fox River

River · Illinois

The Fox River is a 202-mile-long tributary of the Illinois River, flowing from southeastern Wisconsin to Ottawa, Illinois in the United States. The Wisconsin section was known as the Pishtaka River in the 19th century. There is another Fox River in Wisconsin that flows through Lake Winnebago into Green Bay.

17 mi from your location

4.6(858)

River Park

City park · Chicago, Illinois

🐾Dog-friendly

Park with a water playground, pool & sports facilities plus fishing, wildlife & a canoe launch.

17 mi from your location

4.6(20)

Chain O'Lakes

Lake · Grant Township, Illinois

Series of river-linked lakes for boating & fishing, plus beaches & sheltered coves for water sports.

21 mi from your location

4.6(21)

Loon Lake

Lake · Antioch Township, Illinois

Recreational lake with a launch used for boating, fishing & other water activities.

24 mi from your location

4.8(20,843)

Riverwalk

Tourist attraction · Chicago, Illinois

🐾Dog-friendly

Riverside pedestrian path featuring city views & dining, plus bridges, fishing piers & boat docks.

24 mi from your location