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LaPlatte River Nature Park
Nature preserve · Shelburne, Vermont
Cool water — ease in carefully
Use cautionCool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 64°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 64°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 7 ft³/s over 36 years).
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Cool water — ease in carefully
Use cautionCool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 64°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 64°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — USGS gauge 04282795, as of Aug 22, 7:30 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 7 ft³/s over 36 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 7:30 AM gauge-local time
Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 7 ft³/s over 36 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Vermont yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge LAPLATTE RIVER AT SHELBURNE FALLS, VT (0.4 mi away), as of Aug 22, 7:30 AM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is LaPlatte River Nature Park?
- LaPlatte River Nature Park is a nature preserve in Shelburne, Vermont.
- What is the water temperature at LaPlatte River Nature Park?
- As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at LaPlatte River Nature Park in Shelburne, Vermont is 64°F (18°C), measured by USGS gauge 04282795, 0.4 miles away.
- Can you swim at LaPlatte River Nature Park?
- Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 64°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 22, 2026.
- How is LaPlatte River Nature Park rated?
- LaPlatte River Nature Park in Shelburne, Vermont has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 85 reviews.
- What amenities does LaPlatte River Nature Park have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at LaPlatte River Nature Park include camping-nearby.
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Location & Contact
247-277 Laplatte Cir, Shelburne, VT 05482
Shelburne, Vermont 05482
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