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Riverbend Park Visitor's Center
Park · Great Falls, Virginia
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 54°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temp 54°F (12°C)
- Streamflow 15 ft³/s
- Gage height 2.70 ft
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge DIFFICULT RUN NEAR GREAT FALLS, VA (3 mi away), as of Oct 29, 6:15 AM gauge-local time.
Why, sources & official advisories
- Water temperature is 54°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. — USGS gauge 01646000, as of Oct 29, 6:15 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Oct 29 (median 25 ft³/s over 91 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Oct 29, 6:15 AM gauge-local time
No official beach-advisory feed for Virginia yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Get an email when it’s warm enough
It’s 54°F at Riverbend Park Visitor's Center now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.
The Potomac River cuts through this park which offers hiking, fishing, canoeing & other activities.
What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Common Carp, Banded Killifish, Smallmouth Bass and 1 more species.
4 fish species in 4 public records within 2 km of Riverbend Park Visitor's Center since 2000.
- 1 record · 2026
- Banded Killifish Fundulus diaphanus1 record · 2024
- 1 record · 2024
- 1 record · 2024
Non-native: the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database lists the species as introduced to the Middle Potomac-Catoctin watershed.
Caught one? Make it a card.Snap your catch in Reelio and collect every species. Free on iPhone.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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Boat ramps and fishing access near here
1 boat ramp mapped at or near Riverbend Park Visitor's Center
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Riverbend Park Visitor's Center?
- Riverbend Park Visitor's Center is a park in Great Falls, Virginia.
- What is the water temperature at Riverbend Park Visitor's Center?
- As of October 29, 2026, the water temperature at Riverbend Park Visitor's Center in Great Falls, Virginia is 54°F (12°C), measured by USGS gauge 01646000, 3 miles away.
- Can you swim at Riverbend Park Visitor's Center?
- Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 54°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked October 29, 2026.
- How is Riverbend Park Visitor's Center rated?
- Riverbend Park Visitor's Center in Great Falls, Virginia has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 1333 reviews.
- What amenities does Riverbend Park Visitor's Center have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Riverbend Park Visitor's Center include camping-nearby.
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Location & Contact
8700 Potomac Hills St, Great Falls, VA 22066
Great Falls, Virginia 22066
Phone
+1 703-759-9018💡 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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