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Black River Wild Forest

Park · Forestport, New York

Live flow only — judge the water in person

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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.
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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 04254500, as of Aug 22, 2:30 AM gauge-local time
Gage height
1.83 ft
water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge MOOSE RIVER AT MCKEEVER NY (9.2 mi away), as of Aug 22, 2:30 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Black River Wild Forest

H: 73° L: 55°
Clear
Clear
55°
|
Feels like 51°
Precipitation
36%
Humidity
54%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Clear
57°
3 AM
Clear
56°
6 AM
Clear
55°
9 AM
Sunny
63°
12 PM
Partly Cloudy
70°
3 PM
Partly Cloudy
73°
6 PM
Overcast
66°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
60°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Black River Wild Forest?
Black River Wild Forest is a park in Forestport, New York.
Can you swim at Black River Wild Forest?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Black River Wild Forest rated?
Black River Wild Forest in Forestport, New York has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 119 reviews.

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Location & Contact

Forestport, NY 13338

Forestport, New York 13338

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