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Photo: Eastern Boxelder Bug - Boisea trivittata, Riverbend Park, Great Falls, Virginia, April 8, 2022 (52260566986) by Judy Gallagher (CC BY 2.0) License

Riverbend Park

Park · Conover, North Carolina

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 80°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 80°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
Good to swimGreat conditions todayBarbecue grillPicnic tablesPublic restroomWheelchair accessible entrance
Editor's Notes
A 690-acre county park on the Catawba River, Riverbend has 1.25 miles of shoreline and close to 20 miles of trails — about 15 of them open to mountain bikes. Bass, bream and catfish are the usual catch, taken from the river bank or a three-quarter-acre pond at the park's far end.

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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 80°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 80°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. USGS gauge 0214196125, as of Aug 23, 8:15 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
80°F
27°C
Streamflow
3,340 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
6.82 ft
water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CATAWBA RIVER AT NC HIGHWAY 16 NR MILLERSVILLE, NC (0.2 mi away), as of Aug 23, 8:15 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Riverbend Park

H: 88° L: 64°
Sunny
Sunny
76°
|
Feels like 75°
Precipitation
4%
Humidity
49%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
68°
3 AM
Clear
65°
6 AM
Clear
66°
9 AM
Sunny
73°
12 PM
Sunny
86°
3 PM
Sunny
88°
6 PM
Sunny
84°
9 PM
Clear
73°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Riverbend Park?
Riverbend Park is a park in Conover, North Carolina.
What is the water temperature at Riverbend Park?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Riverbend Park in Conover, North Carolina is 80°F (27°C), measured by USGS gauge 0214196125, 0.2 miles away.
Can you swim at Riverbend Park?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 80°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 23, 2026.
How is Riverbend Park rated?
Riverbend Park in Conover, North Carolina has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 762 reviews.

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Location & Contact

6700 NC-16, Conover, NC 28613

Conover, North Carolina 28613

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Highlights

Picnics

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Amenities

🍖 Barbecue grill🧺 Picnic tables🚻 Public restroom

Family & Children

👶 Good for kids👶 Kid-friendly hikes