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River & Trail North Branch Dam Release Put-in
Boat ramp · Elk Garden, West Virginia
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 223 ft³/s over 42 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. — USGS gauge 01595800, as of Aug 22, 8:25 PM gauge-local time
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 223 ft³/s over 42 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 8:25 PM gauge-local time
Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 223 ft³/s over 42 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for West Virginia yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge NORTH BRANCH POTOMAC RIVER AT BARNUM, WV (0.3 mi away), as of Aug 22, 8:25 PM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is River & Trail North Branch Dam Release Put-in?
- River & Trail North Branch Dam Release Put-in is a boat ramp in Elk Garden, West Virginia.
- What is the water temperature at River & Trail North Branch Dam Release Put-in?
- As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at River & Trail North Branch Dam Release Put-in in Elk Garden, West Virginia is 57°F (14°C), measured by USGS gauge 01595800, 0.3 miles away.
- Can you swim at River & Trail North Branch Dam Release Put-in?
- Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 22, 2026.
- How is River & Trail North Branch Dam Release Put-in rated?
- River & Trail North Branch Dam Release Put-in in Elk Garden, West Virginia has an average visitor rating of 4.5 out of 5, based on 13 reviews.
- What amenities does River & Trail North Branch Dam Release Put-in have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at River & Trail North Branch Dam Release Put-in include camping-nearby.
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Barnum Rail Trail, Elk Garden, WV 26717
Elk Garden, West Virginia 26717
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