Iowa swim report

Warmest water

The 5 warmest of 13 sensors reporting a water temperature in Iowa today. Station names open the official monitoring page.

1. #1
   Des Moines River at Ottumwa, IAUSGS gauge · 22,700 ft³/s
   62°F 17°C19 hrs ago
2. #2
   Des Moines River near Pella, IAUSGS gauge · 21,800 ft³/s
   62°F 17°C19 hrs ago
3. #3
   Mississippi River at Keokuk, IAUSGS gauge
   61°F 16°C19 hrs ago
4. #4
   Des Moines River at Keosauqua, IAUSGS gauge · 22,400 ft³/s
   61°F 16°C19 hrs ago
5. #5
   Beaver Slough at 3rd Street at Clinton, IAUSGS gauge
   59°F 15°C19 hrs ago

Active hazards in Iowa

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

Where to swim in Iowa

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

4.7(2,296)

Gray's Lake Park

Park · Des Moines, Iowa

167-acre park featuring a 1.9-mi. lighted walking path around a lake with small boat rentals.

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4.5(757)

Clear Lake State Park

State park · Clear Lake, Iowa

⛺Camping nearby

Park covering 55 acres, with a beach, picnic grounds, a historic lodge, camping & lake activities.

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4.7(625)

Copper Creek Lake Park

Temp Closed

Park · Pleasant Hill, Iowa

⛺Camping nearby

Large park with a lake for fishing & boating, a playground, a picnic/grill pavilion & forest trails.

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4.6(294)

North River Valley Park

City park · Ames, Iowa

⛺Camping nearby

Public park offering rental picnic pavilions, BBQ grills, horseshoes pits & sand volleyball courts.

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4.7(207)

Lake Red Rock

Lake · Iowa

⛺Camping nearby

Expansive recreational area surrounded by parks, with hiking & biking trails, plus campsites.

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4.7(40)

Clear Lake

Lake · Iowa

⛺Camping nearby

Popular lake with water sports, boating, fishing, picnic areas & a seasonal swimming beach.

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