Minnesota swim report

Warmest water

The 5 warmest of 18 sensors reporting a water temperature in Minnesota today. Station names open the official monitoring page.

1. #1
   ST. CROIX RIVER AT STILLWATER, MNUSGS gauge · 1,540 ft³/s
   75°F 24°C9 hrs ago
2. #2
   ST. LOUIS RIVER AT SCANLON, MNUSGS gauge · 207 ft³/s
   73°F 23°C9 hrs ago
3. #3
   MINNEHAHA CREEK AT HIAWATHA AVE. IN MINNEAPOLIS,MNUSGS gauge · 4 ft³/s
   72°F 22°C9 hrs ago
4. #4
   RICE CREEK BLW OLD HWY. 8 IN MOUNDS VIEW, MNUSGS gauge · 5 ft³/s
   70°F 21°C9 hrs ago
5. #5
   RAINY RIVER AT MANITOU RAPIDS, MNUSGS gauge · 4,140 ft³/s
   70°F 21°C9 hrs ago

Active hazards in Minnesota

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

Where to swim in Minnesota

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

4.6(7,027)

Mississippi National River & Recreation Area

National reserve · St Paul, Minnesota

🐾Dog-friendly

72 miles of canoeing & boating, plus hiking, biking, fishing, birdwatching & visitor centers.

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4.7(4,446)

Bde Maka Ska

Lake · Minneapolis, Minnesota

🐾Dog-friendly

Swimming, water sports & watercraft rentals, plus separate 3-mile loop paths for walkers & bikers.

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4.7(4,213)

Centennial Lakes Park

Park · Edina, Minnesota

Placid, 24-acre urban park featuring a large lake, seating areas, fishing, boat rentals & more.

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4.7(2,936)

Lake Nokomis Park

Park · Minneapolis, Minnesota

Popular park providing sailing, paddlesport rentals, concessions, a community center & playground.

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4.8(2,824)

Lake Harriet Bandshell Park

Park · Minneapolis, Minnesota

Scenic setting providing biking & walking trails, water activities & a castle-inspired band shell.

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4.8(1,941)

Lake of the Isles Park

Tourist attraction · Minneapolis, Minnesota

🐾Dog-friendly

Path-lined park offers areas for ice skating, canoeing & picnicking, plus an off-leash dog park.

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