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Photo: Black swan river on new holland, opposite rottnest island, from van keulen by Johannes van Keulen (Public domain) License

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.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 1,280 ft³/s over 142 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 05211000, as of Aug 23, 12:15 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 1,280 ft³/s over 142 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 12:15 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
202 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
0.83 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 1,280 ft³/s over 142 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT GRAND RAPIDS, MN (13.1 mi away), as of Aug 23, 12:15 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Swan River

H: 73° L: 51°
Clear
Clear
56°
|
Feels like 53°
Precipitation
6%
Humidity
67%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Clear
57°
3 AM
Overcast
54°
6 AM
Overcast
51°
9 AM
Overcast
56°
12 PM
Partly Cloudy
69°
3 PM
Sunny
73°
6 PM
Sunny
72°
9 PM
Overcast
63°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Swan River?
Swan River is a river in Minnesota.
Can you swim at Swan River?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.
How is Swan River rated?
Swan River in Minnesota has an average visitor rating of 4.4 out of 5, based on 40 reviews.
What amenities does Swan River have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Swan River include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

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