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Pecos River Park
Park · Carlsbad, New Mexico
Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimComfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 83°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temperature is 83°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 17 ft³/s over 56 years).
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Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimComfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 83°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temperature is 83°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 08405200, as of Aug 21, 2:45 PM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 17 ft³/s over 56 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 2:45 PM gauge-local time
Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 17 ft³/s over 56 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for New Mexico yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge PECOS RIVER BELOW DARK CANYON AT CARLSBAD, NM (1.1 mi away), as of Aug 21, 2:45 PM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pecos River Park?
- Pecos River Park is a park in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
- What is the water temperature at Pecos River Park?
- As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Pecos River Park in Carlsbad, New Mexico is 83°F (29°C), measured by USGS gauge 08405200, 1.1 miles away.
- Can you swim at Pecos River Park?
- Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 83°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 21, 2026.
- How is Pecos River Park rated?
- Pecos River Park in Carlsbad, New Mexico has an average visitor rating of 4.9 out of 5, based on 7 reviews.
- What amenities does Pecos River Park have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Pecos River Park include camping-nearby.
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