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Bend in the River Park

Park · Canton, New York

Live flow only — judge the water in person

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Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 486 ft³/s over 110 years).
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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 04263000, as of Aug 22, 10:15 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 486 ft³/s over 110 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 10:15 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
440 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.23 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 486 ft³/s over 110 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge OSWEGATCHIE RIVER NEAR HEUVELTON NY (10.1 mi away), as of Aug 22, 10:15 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bend in the River Park

H: 79° L: 52°
Sunny
Sunny
75°
|
Feels like 73°
Precipitation
6%
Humidity
55%
Wind
9 mph
UV Index
4.9
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
57°
3 AM
Clear
56°
6 AM
Clear
52°
9 AM
Sunny
66°
12 PM
Sunny
76°
3 PM
Overcast
78°
6 PM
Sunny
79°
9 PM
Clear
69°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bend in the River Park?
Bend in the River Park is a park in Canton, New York.
Can you swim at Bend in the River Park?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Bend in the River Park rated?
Bend in the River Park in Canton, New York has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 4 reviews.

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Canton, NY 13617

Canton, New York 13617

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