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York River State Park
State park · Williamsburg, Virginia
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 56°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temp 56°F (14°C)
- Streamflow 17 ft³/s
- Gage height 4.96 ft
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge DRAGON SWAMP AT MASCOT, VA (15.4 mi away), as of Oct 29, 2:45 AM gauge-local time.
Why, sources & official advisories
- Water temperature is 56°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. — USGS gauge 01669520, as of Oct 29, 2:45 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Oct 29 (median 53 ft³/s over 44 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Oct 29, 2:45 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 56°F at York River State Park now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.
Fresh & saltwater meet at this marshy estuarine park, which hosts fishing, boating & hiking.
What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Oyster Toadfish and Kingfish.
2 fish species in 2 public records within 2 km of York River State Park since 2000.
- Oyster Toadfish Opsanus tau1 record · 2023
- Kingfish Menticirrhus americanus1 record · 2017
Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (GBIF dataset, iNaturalist research-grade observations). Common names: 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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Frequently asked questions
- Where is York River State Park?
- York River State Park is a state park in Williamsburg, Virginia.
- What is the water temperature at York River State Park?
- As of October 29, 2026, the water temperature at York River State Park in Williamsburg, Virginia is 56°F (14°C), measured by USGS gauge 01669520, 15.4 miles away.
- Can you swim at York River State Park?
- Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 56°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked October 29, 2026.
- How is York River State Park rated?
- York River State Park in Williamsburg, Virginia has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 1463 reviews.
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Location & Contact
9801 York River Park Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23188
Williamsburg, Virginia 23188
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+1 757-566-3036Popular Times
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- ›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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