Illinois swim report

Warmest water

The 5 warmest of 26 sensors reporting a water temperature in Illinois today. Station names open the official monitoring page.

1. #1
   OHIO RIVER AT OLMSTED, ILUSGS gauge · 121,000 ft³/s
   70°F 21°C19 hrs ago
2. #2
   CHICAGO SANITARY AND SHIP CANAL AT ROMEOVILLE, ILUSGS gauge
   65°F 18°C20 hrs ago
3. #3
   DES PLAINES RIVER AT CHANNAHON, ILUSGS gauge
   65°F 18°C20 hrs ago
4. #4
   Mississippi River Pool Lock and Dam 26 at Alton,ILUSGS gauge
   64°F 18°C19 hrs ago
5. #5
   CHICAGO S & S CANAL AT WESTERN AVE AT CHICAGO, ILUSGS gauge
   64°F 18°C19 hrs ago

Active hazards in Illinois

No water-related NWS hazards are active in Illinois right now. Checked live against the National Weather Service alert feed.

Where to swim in Illinois

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

4.8(20,843)

Riverwalk

Tourist attraction · Chicago, Illinois

🐾Dog-friendly

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

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4.8(3,871)

Riverwalk Park

Park · Naperville, Illinois

⛺Camping nearby

Classic urban park offering a playground, ice rink, trails, horseshoe pit & a paddle boat pier.

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4.7(2,067)

Kankakee River State Park

State park · Bourbonnais, Illinois

⛺Camping nearby

4,000 acres along 11 miles of river for year-round outdoor sporting & recreation plus horse stables.

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4.5(1,456)

Crystal Lake Park

Park · Urbana, Illinois

Waterside park featuring seasonal boat rentals, a fishing pier, picnic sites & ball fields.

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4.6(1,441)

Clinton Lake State Recreation Area

Park · De Witt, Illinois

Large park offering fishing & boating at Clinton Lake, plus camping, hiking, hunting & more.

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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.

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