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SB Cove Swimming Area
Swimming basin · Rio Verde, Arizona
Use caution — no live reading, and an advisory is in effect
Use cautionUse caution — no live reading, and an advisory is in effect: an Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for Aguila Valley; Tonopah Desert; Gila Bend; Cave Creek/New River; New River Mesa; Rio Verde/Salt River and other areas.
- An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for Aguila Valley; Tonopah Desert; Gila Bend; Cave Creek/New River; New River Mesa; Rio Verde/Salt River and other areas.
- No live water-temperature reading for this spot.
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Use caution — no live reading, and an advisory is in effect
Use cautionUse caution — no live reading, and an advisory is in effect: an Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for Aguila Valley; Tonopah Desert; Gila Bend; Cave Creek/New River; New River Mesa; Rio Verde/Salt River and other areas.
- An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for Aguila Valley; Tonopah Desert; Gila Bend; Cave Creek/New River; New River Mesa; Rio Verde/Salt River and other areas. — NWS Phoenix AZ
- No live water-temperature reading for this spot.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is SB Cove Swimming Area?
- SB Cove Swimming Area is a swimming basin in Rio Verde, Arizona.
- Can you swim at SB Cove Swimming Area?
- Use caution — no live reading, and an advisory is in effect: an Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for Aguila Valley; Tonopah Desert; Gila Bend; Cave Creek/New River; New River Mesa; Rio Verde/Salt River and other areas. Checked August 22, 2026.
- How is SB Cove Swimming Area rated?
- SB Cove Swimming Area in Rio Verde, Arizona has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 109 reviews.
- What amenities does SB Cove Swimming Area have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at SB Cove Swimming Area include camping-nearby.
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