Updated
Virgin River
River
Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionLive flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Streamflow 1 ft³/s
- Gage height 0.46 ft
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge ROGERS SPNG NR OVERTON BEACH, NV (16 mi away), as of Oct 29, 2:10 AM gauge-local time.
Why, sources & official advisories
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 09419550, as of Oct 29, 2:10 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Oct 29 (median 2 ft³/s over 41 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Oct 29, 2:10 AM gauge-local time
No official beach-advisory feed for Nevada yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
tributary of the Colorado River in Utah, Arizona, and Nevada in the United States
Interactive map not available
What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Largemouth Bass and Black Crappie.
2 fish species in 2 public records within 2 km of Virgin River since 2000.
- 1 record · 2001
- 1 record · 2001
Non-native: the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database lists the species as introduced to the Lake Mead watershed.
Caught one? Make it a card.Snap your catch in Reelio and collect every species. Free on iPhone.Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (GBIF dataset). Common names: USGS NAS; GBIF.org (The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species). Non-native flags: USGS NAS. These are sightings and specimens people reported, not a survey: a fish missing from the list may still live here.
Advertisement
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Virgin River?
- Virgin River is a river in Nevada.
- Can you swim at Virgin River?
- Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked October 29, 2026.
Advertisement
Pack smarter for Virgin River
SponsoredCompare current options on Amazon. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Location & Contact
Nevada
🌊 Best times & visiting tips
- ›Check water levels and current conditions before visiting
- ›Wear life jackets when on the water
- ›Be aware of rapids and potential hazards
- ›Respect private property along riverbanks
</> Embed this location on your site
Paste this snippet into your website to show a live badge for Virgin River — free to use with the included credit link.