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°F12 mi21 hrs ago
2. FOX RIVER NEAR NEW MUNSTER, WIUSGS gauge · Wisconsin · 469 ft³/s
   73°F29 mi21 hrs ago
3. CHICAGO S & S CANAL AT WESTERN AVE AT CHICAGO, ILUSGS gauge · Illinois
   77°F32 mi21 hrs ago
4. CHICAGO SANITARY AND SHIP CANAL AT ROMEOVILLE, ILUSGS gauge · Illinois
   84°F39 mi21 hrs ago
5. Root River at W. Eight Mile Rd near Caledonia, WIUSGS gauge · Wisconsin · 40 ft³/s
   71°F44 mi21 hrs ago
6. ROOT RIVER AT 60TH ST NEAR CALEDONIA, WIUSGS gauge · Wisconsin
   71°F45 mi21 hrs ago
7. DES PLAINES RIVER AT ROUTE 53 AT JOLIET, ILUSGS gauge · Illinois · 4,130 ft³/s
   75°F47 mi21 hrs ago
8. DES PLAINES RIVER AT ROCKDALE, ILUSGS gauge · Illinois
   77°F49 mi22 hrs ago

Nearest swimmable spots

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

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.

13 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.

13 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.

13 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.

14 mi from your location

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.

16 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.

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.

24 mi from your location