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Columbia River Park

Park · Columbia, Pennsylvania

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 77°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 77°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Good to swimGood conditions todayPicnic tablesPublic restroomWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Editor's Notes
Columbia Borough owns this park on the east bank of the Susquehanna and runs it under an agreement with the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission. A boat launch and a separate canoe and kayak launch open onto the 53-mile lower section of the Susquehanna Water Trail.

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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 77°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 77°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. USGS gauge 01576003, as of Aug 23, 8:15 PM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Water temp
77°F
25°C

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Susquehanna River at Columbia, PA (0.5 mi away), as of Aug 23, 8:15 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Columbia River Park

H: 83° L: 64°
Clear
Clear
69°
|
Feels like 67°
Precipitation
74%
Humidity
67%
Wind
7 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
68°
3 AM
Moderate rain
66°
6 AM
Fog
65°
9 AM
Sunny
69°
12 PM
Sunny
77°
3 PM
Sunny
82°
6 PM
Sunny
80°
9 PM
Clear
67°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Columbia River Park?
Columbia River Park is a park in Columbia, Pennsylvania.
What is the water temperature at Columbia River Park?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Columbia River Park in Columbia, Pennsylvania is 77°F (25°C), measured by USGS gauge 01576003, 0.5 miles away.
Can you swim at Columbia River Park?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 77°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 23, 2026.
How is Columbia River Park rated?
Columbia River Park in Columbia, Pennsylvania has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 770 reviews.

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Columbia, PA 17512

Columbia, Pennsylvania 17512

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Highlights

Picnics

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Amenities

🧺 Picnic tables🚻 Public restroom

Family & Children

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