Kansas swim report

Warmest water

The 5 warmest of 27 sensors reporting a water temperature in Kansas today. Station names open the official monitoring page.

1. #1
   25S 01W 07BCCC01 SMW-S11 NR CW36USGS gauge
   73°F 23°C20 hrs ago
2. #2
   BIG BLUE R NR MANHATTAN, KSUSGS gauge · 11,500 ft³/s
   66°F 19°C20 hrs ago
3. #3
   KANSAS R AT WAMEGO, KSUSGS gauge · 14,000 ft³/s
   64°F 18°C19 hrs ago
4. #4
   CHENEY RE NR CHENEY, KSUSGS gauge
   64°F 18°C19 hrs ago
5. #5
   ELK R NR ELK CITY, KSUSGS gauge
   63°F 17°C20 hrs ago

Active hazards in Kansas

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

Where to swim in Kansas

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

4.6(2,029)

Wyandotte County Lake Park

Park · Kansas City, Kansas

Tranquil 1,500-acre natural area with picnic shelters, hiking & horse trails, boating & fishing.

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4.6(1,053)

South Lake Park

Park · Overland Park, Kansas

⛺Camping nearby

This 14-acre park features a playground, a trail, a fishing lake, basketball, restrooms & more.

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4.7(373)

Wilson Lake

Lake · Kansas

⛺Camping nearby

Large recreational reservoir popular for sport fishing, plus camping & swimming at waterfront parks.

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4.5(312)

El Dorado Lake

Lake · Kansas

⛺Camping nearby

This 8,000-acre reservoir offers boating, a swimming beach & fishing, plus diverse wildlife.

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4.7(296)

Milford Lake

Lake · Kansas

⛺Camping nearby

Huge reservoir renowned for fishing, with campgrounds, boat ramps, beaches & an arboretum on shore.

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4.6(207)

Clinton Lake

Lake · Kansas

⛺Camping nearby

Large lake with a swimming beach, waterside parks & campsites, popular for water skiing & fishing.

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