Swimmable water near you

Nearest live readings

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

1. WARE RIVER AT INTAKE WORKS NEAR BARRE, MAUSGS gauge · Massachusetts · 29 ft³/s
   71°F11 mi12 hrs ago
2. QUINAPOXET RIVER AT CANADA MILLS NEAR HOLDEN, MAUSGS gauge · Massachusetts · 7 ft³/s
   70°F19 mi12 hrs ago
3. GATES BROOK NEAR WEST BOYLSTON, MAUSGS gauge · Massachusetts · 3 ft³/s
   61°F21 mi12 hrs ago
4. STILLWATER RIVER NEAR STERLING, MAUSGS gauge · Massachusetts · 6 ft³/s
   67°F22 mi12 hrs ago
5. NASHUA RIVER, WATER STREET BRIDGE, AT CLINTON, MAUSGS gauge · Massachusetts · 45 ft³/s
   66°F28 mi12 hrs ago
6. CONNECTICUT RIVER AT THOMPSONVILLE, CTUSGS gauge · Connecticut · 5,990 ft³/s
   77°F29 mi12 hrs ago
7. PONAGANSET RIVER AT RSVR OUTLET AT GLOCESTER, RIUSGS gauge · Rhode Island · 0 ft³/s
   72°F33 mi12 hrs ago
8. CONNECTICUT RIVER NEAR NORTHFIELD, MAUSGS gauge · Massachusetts · 5,880 ft³/s
   78°F35 mi12 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(237)

Lake Chaubunagungamaug

Lake · Webster, Massachusetts

Natural lake known for its long name offering fishing, marinas, boating & beaches for swimming.

21 mi from your location

4.5(530)

Puffers Pond

Park · Amherst, Massachusetts

Swimming, fishing & boating are popular in this 11-acre pond with a perimeter trail & beaches.

22 mi from your location

4.6(322)

Mill River Recreation Area

Park · Amherst, Massachusetts

Park with basketball/tennis courts, a toddlers' play area & pool, plus trails, picnic tables & BBQs.

23 mi from your location

4.6(140)

Lake Wyola State Park

State park · Shutesbury, Massachusetts

Nature trails, picnic sites with grills & playing fields, plus lake for swimming & fishing.

24 mi from your location