Colorado swim report

Warmest water

The 5 warmest of 113 sensors reporting a water temperature in Colorado today. Station names open the official monitoring page.

1. #1
   ARKANSAS RIVER BELOW JOHN MARTIN RESERVOIR, CO.USGS gauge · 177 ft³/s
   76°F 24°C9 hrs ago
2. #2
   COLORADO RIVER NEAR COLORADO-UTAH STATE LINEUSGS gauge · 1,500 ft³/s
   75°F 24°C8 hrs ago
3. #3
   PURGATOIRE RIVER AT ROCK CROSSING NR TIMPAS, CO.USGS gauge · 2 ft³/s
   75°F 24°C9 hrs ago
4. #4
   CACHE LA POUDRE R ABV N 11TH AVE AT GREELEY, COUSGS gauge
   74°F 24°C9 hrs ago
5. #5
   SAN JUAN RIVER AT FOUR CORNERS, COUSGS gauge · 628 ft³/s
   74°F 23°C9 hrs ago

Active hazards in Colorado

Alerts cover counties or forecast zones — an alert for an area does not mean every river or beach inside it is affected. Times are local to the issuing office.

• CautionFlood Advisory

  A Flood Advisory is in effect for Ouray, CO.

  NWS Grand Junction CO · until Aug 21, 3:45 PM

Where to swim in Colorado

The most-reviewed, well-rated water destinations in Colorado — check each one’s live conditions before you go.

4.6(9,355)

Cherry Creek State Park

State park · Aurora, Colorado

⛺Camping nearby

Large park around a reservoir with camping, water sports & many other outdoor leisure activities.

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4.5(8,731)

Glenwood Hot Springs Pool

Public swimming pool · Glenwood Springs, Colorado

⛺Camping nearby

Massive, long-running hot-springs pool in serene mountain surrounds, open to the public.

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4.4(2,912)

Boyd Lake State Park

State park · Loveland, Colorado

⛺Camping nearby

Placid lakeside park featuring boating, fishing & other water sports plus a campground & more.

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4.6(2,042)

Sand Dunes Recreation

Public swimming pool · Hooper, Colorado

⛺Camping nearby

Outdoor pool for year-round use, with a water slide, volleyball, basketball & more, plus a hot tub.

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4.7(1,635)

Waneka Lake Park

Park · Lafayette, Colorado

Tree-dotted park with a small lake offering paddle boats, fishing & trails for bird-watching & jogs.

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4.5(1,576)

James M. Robb - Colorado River State Park

State park · Fruita, Colorado

⛺Camping nearby

Park boasting 5 ecological areas with river- & lake-based outdoor recreation activities.

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