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Sunrise River Park

Park · North Branch, Minnesota

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 74°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 74°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 2,330 ft³/s over 119 years).
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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 74°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 74°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. USGS gauge 05340500, as of Aug 22, 7:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 2,330 ft³/s over 119 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 7:00 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
74°F
23°C
Streamflow
1,330 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.45 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 2,330 ft³/s over 119 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge ST. CROIX RIVER AT ST. CROIX FALLS, WI (14 mi away), as of Aug 22, 7:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Sunrise River Park

H: 78° L: 57°
Sunny
Sunny
75°
|
Feels like 69°
Precipitation
4%
Humidity
42%
Wind
12 mph
UV Index
6
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Clear
63°
3 AM
Clear
59°
6 AM
Clear
57°
9 AM
Sunny
65°
12 PM
Sunny
75°
3 PM
Sunny
77°
6 PM
Sunny
77°
9 PM
Clear
64°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sunrise River Park?
Sunrise River Park is a park in North Branch, Minnesota.
What is the water temperature at Sunrise River Park?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Sunrise River Park in North Branch, Minnesota is 74°F (23°C), measured by USGS gauge 05340500, 14 miles away.
Can you swim at Sunrise River Park?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 74°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Sunrise River Park rated?
Sunrise River Park in North Branch, Minnesota has an average visitor rating of 4.5 out of 5, based on 21 reviews.
What amenities does Sunrise River Park have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Sunrise River Park include camping-nearby.

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Location & Contact

12274 Wilcox Rd, North Branch, MN 55056

North Branch, Minnesota 55056

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Amenities

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