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Chimney Rock Village River Park

Park · Chimney Rock, North Carolina

Live flow only — judge the water in person

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Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 74 ft³/s over 75 years).
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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 02149000, as of Aug 21, 10:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 74 ft³/s over 75 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 10:30 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
72 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.15 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 74 ft³/s over 75 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge COVE CREEK NEAR LAKE LURE, NC (7.3 mi away), as of Aug 21, 10:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Chimney Rock Village River Park

H: 87° L: 70°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
73°
|
Feels like 79°
Precipitation
75%
Humidity
85%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
73°
3 AM
Light drizzle
72°
6 AM
Patchy rain nearby
71°
9 AM
Light rain
75°
12 PM
Light rain
82°
3 PM
Sunny
84°
6 PM
Sunny
86°
9 PM
Clear
76°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Chimney Rock Village River Park?
Chimney Rock Village River Park is a park in Chimney Rock, North Carolina.
Can you swim at Chimney Rock Village River Park?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.
How is Chimney Rock Village River Park rated?
Chimney Rock Village River Park in Chimney Rock, North Carolina has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 396 reviews.

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Location & Contact

195 Main St, Chimney Rock, NC 28720

Chimney Rock, North Carolina 28720

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