Swimmable water near you

Nearest live readings

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

1. BLACK EARTH CR NR PARK ST BRIDGE @ BLACK EARTH, WIUSGS gauge · Wisconsin
   61°F6.4 mi15 hrs ago
2. BLACK EARTH CK NR TREATMENT PLNT @ CROSS PLAINS,WIUSGS gauge · Wisconsin · 11 ft³/s
   57°F10 mi15 hrs ago
3. BLACK EARTH CREEK NR BREWERY RD AT CROSS PLAINS,WIUSGS gauge · Wisconsin · 8 ft³/s
   55°F11 mi15 hrs ago
4. PHEASANT BRANCH AT MIDDLETON, WIUSGS gauge · Wisconsin · 2 ft³/s
   69°F17 mi15 hrs ago
5. SPRING HARBOR STORM SEWER AT MADISON, WIUSGS gauge · Wisconsin · 0 ft³/s
   69°F20 mi15 hrs ago
6. BADGER MILL CREEK AT VERONA, WIUSGS gauge · Wisconsin · 5 ft³/s
   59°F21 mi15 hrs ago
7. SUGAR RIVER NEAR VERONA, WIUSGS gauge · Wisconsin · 39 ft³/s
   62°F23 mi15 hrs ago
8. LAKE MONONA AT MADISON, WIUSGS gauge · Wisconsin
   76°F24 mi15 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(41)

Lake Wisconsin

Lake · Wisconsin

⛺Camping nearby

Large reservoir offering boating, swimming areas & fishing for walleye, bluegill, bass & more.

15 mi from your location

4.7(72)

Lake Mendota

Lake · Wisconsin

Expansive lake with several boat launches & marinas, also popular for winter ice sports.

21 mi from your location

4.6(25)

Lake Wingra

Lake · Madison, Wisconsin

This small lake in Madison is adjacent to parks & the University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum.

23 mi from your location

4.8(114)

Yahara River Parkway

Park · Madison, Wisconsin

Located on the Yahara River, this park offers 7 acres of open green space & areas for fishing.

24 mi from your location