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Appomattox River Wayside

Park · Appomattox, Virginia

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 2 ft³/s over 60 years).
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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. USGS gauge 02038850, as of Aug 22, 11:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 2 ft³/s over 60 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 11:45 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
71°F
22°C
Streamflow
4 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.06 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 2 ft³/s over 60 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Virginia yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge HOLIDAY CREEK NEAR ANDERSONVILLE, VA (8.7 mi away), as of Aug 22, 11:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Appomattox River Wayside

H: 86° L: 65°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
69°
|
Feels like 71°
Precipitation
36%
Humidity
79%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
70°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
67°
6 AM
Patchy rain nearby
65°
9 AM
Sunny
70°
12 PM
Sunny
80°
3 PM
Sunny
86°
6 PM
Sunny
84°
9 PM
Clear
74°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Appomattox River Wayside?
Appomattox River Wayside is a park in Appomattox, Virginia.
What is the water temperature at Appomattox River Wayside?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Appomattox River Wayside in Appomattox, Virginia is 71°F (22°C), measured by USGS gauge 02038850, 8.7 miles away.
Can you swim at Appomattox River Wayside?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Appomattox River Wayside rated?
Appomattox River Wayside in Appomattox, Virginia has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 5 reviews.

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Appomattox River Brg, Appomattox, VA 24522

Appomattox, Virginia 24522

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