Montana swim report

Warmest water

The 5 warmest of 76 sensors reporting a water temperature in Montana today. Station names open the official monitoring page.

1. #1
   Milk River at Nashua MTUSGS gauge · 153 ft³/s
   74°F 23°C9 hrs ago
2. #2
   Tongue R bl Brandenberg bridge nr Ashland MTUSGS gauge · 230 ft³/s
   73°F 23°C9 hrs ago
3. #3
   Missouri River near Landusky MTUSGS gauge · 5,820 ft³/s
   73°F 23°C8 hrs ago
4. #4
   Yellowstone River near Sidney MTUSGS gauge · 3,080 ft³/s
   73°F 23°C9 hrs ago
5. #5
   Yellowstone River Fish Bypass Channel nr Intake MTUSGS gauge · 570 ft³/s
   73°F 23°C9 hrs ago

Active hazards in Montana

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

Where to swim in Montana

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

4.8(2,547)

Giant Springs State Park

Spring · Great Falls, Montana

Home to one of the largest freshwater springs in North America, the Rainbow Dam & 30 miles of trail.

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4.4(1,087)

Lake Elmo State Park

State park · Billings, Montana

🐾Dog-friendly

This 64-acre park features a lake with swimming, boating & fishing, plus a 1.4-mi. hiking trail.

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4.8(384)

Lake McDonald

Lake · Montana

⛺Camping nearby

This scenic alpine lake, the largest lake in Glacier National Park, offers kayaking & canoeing.

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4.8(178)

Hyalite Reservoir

Lake · Montana

⛺Camping nearby

Artificial lake with campgrounds, forest hikes & kayaking, plus cross-country ski trails in winter.

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4.8(114)

Fort Peck Lake

Lake · Montana

Enormous man-made lake offering campsites, fishing spots, hiking trails & a wildlife refuge.

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4.4(79)

Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge

Wildlife refuge · Lima, Montana

Mountains provide a scenic backdrop to this remote refuge meant for viewing wildlife & nature.

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