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Crystal River Preserve State Park
State park · Crystal River, Florida
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date
Use cautionUse caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Oct 29 (median 954 ft³/s over 18 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
- Water temp 72°F (22°C)
- Streamflow 4,710 ft³/s
- Gage height 2.33 ft
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CRYSTAL RIVER NEAR CRYSTAL RIVER FL (0.3 mi away), as of Oct 29, 6:00 AM gauge-local time.
Why, sources & official advisories
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Oct 29 (median 954 ft³/s over 18 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Oct 29, 6:00 AM gauge-local time
- Water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 02310750, as of Oct 29, 6:00 AM gauge-local time
No official beach-advisory feed for Florida yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Get an email when it’s warm enough
It’s 72°F at Crystal River Preserve State Park now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.
20 miles of coastline with islands, inlets, trails, wildlife viewing, fishing & a visitor center.
What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Sailfin Molly, Pinfish, Hardhead Sea Catfish and 2 more species.
5 fish species in 8 public records within 2 km of Crystal River Preserve State Park since 2000.
- Sailfin Molly Poecilia latipinna4 records · 2025
- Pinfish Lagodon rhomboides1 record · 2024
- Hardhead Sea Catfish Ariopsis felis1 record · 2020
- Gulf Killifish Fundulus grandis1 record · 2014
- Florida Gar Lepisosteus platyrhincus1 record · 2013
Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (iNaturalist research-grade observations). 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Crystal River Preserve State Park?
- Crystal River Preserve State Park is a state park in Crystal River, Florida.
- What is the water temperature at Crystal River Preserve State Park?
- As of October 29, 2026, the water temperature at Crystal River Preserve State Park in Crystal River, Florida is 72°F (22°C), measured by USGS gauge 02310750, 0.3 miles away.
- Can you swim at Crystal River Preserve State Park?
- Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Oct 29 (median 954 ft³/s over 18 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. Checked October 29, 2026.
- How is Crystal River Preserve State Park rated?
- Crystal River Preserve State Park in Crystal River, Florida has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 553 reviews.
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Location & Contact
3266 N Sailboat Ave, Crystal River, FL 34428
Crystal River, Florida 34428
Phone
+1 352-228-6028💡 Best times & visiting tips
- ›Weekday mornings (8–10 AM) are typically less crowded
- ›Check the forecast 2–3 days ahead for best planning
- ›Avoid holiday weekends for a quieter experience
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