Utah swim report

Warmest water

The 5 warmest of 25 sensors reporting a water temperature in Utah today. Station names open the official monitoring page.

1. #1
   COLORADO RIVER AT GYPSUM CANYON NEAR HITE, UTUSGS gauge · 3,340 ft³/s
   81°F 27°C8 hrs ago
2. #2
   COLORADO RIVER NEAR CISCO, UTUSGS gauge · 1,660 ft³/s
   79°F 26°C9 hrs ago
3. #3
   SAN JUAN RIVER NEAR BLUFF, UTUSGS gauge · 539 ft³/s
   78°F 26°C8 hrs ago
4. #4
   DOLORES RIVER NEAR CISCO, UTUSGS gauge · 10 ft³/s
   78°F 25°C8 hrs ago
5. #5
   GOGGIN DRAIN NEAR MAGNA UTAHUSGS gauge · 12 ft³/s
   78°F 25°C9 hrs ago

Active hazards in Utah

Alerts cover counties or forecast zones — an alert for an area does not mean every river or beach inside it is affected. Times are local to the issuing office.

• CautionHeat Advisory

  A Heat Advisory is in effect for Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains; Tooele and Rush Valleys; Eastern Box Elder County; Northern Wasatch Front; Salt Lake Valley; Utah Valley.

  NWS Salt Lake City UT · until Aug 22, 7:00 AM

Where to swim in Utah

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

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Utah Lake State Park

State park · Provo, Utah

⛺Camping nearby

Reserve encompassing Utah's largest freshwater lake, with fishing, boating & camping access.

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4.7(1,078)

Lake Powell

Reservoir · Utah

Popular man-made reservoir featuring Rainbow Bridge & other rock formations, plus boating & fishing.

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4.3(745)

Riverside Park

Park · Salt Lake City, Utah

⛺Camping nearby🐾Dog-friendly

A peaceful green space along the Jordan River in Salt Lake City, Riverside Park offers paved walking and biking trails that connect to the larger Jordan River Parkway Trail system. The park features picnic areas, a playground, sports courts, and river access for fishing and wildlife watching. Its location along the Jordan River corridor provides a natural escape within the city, with cottonwood-lined paths and views of the Wasatch Mountains.

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Jordanelle Reservoir

Lake · Utah

⛺Camping nearby

Recreational reservoir at Jordanelle State Park, popular for fishing, boating & shoreline camping.

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Cecret Lake

Lake · Alta, Utah

Alpine lake at the end of a gentle hiking trail, known for seasonal wildflowers & moose spotting.

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