River sound effects

Free CC0 river sound effects for games, apps, videos, and podcasts. 372 sounds.

Most downloaded river sounds

Top 30
Soft babbling stream with flowing water up close·ambience, ambient
1:09
Gentle natural stream flowing in the Scottish countryside·flow, flowing
0:29
Flowing river recorded from a bridge above the water·a, bridge
0:13
Daytime jungle ambience with a river flowing nearby·flow, flowing
0:26
Night ambience near a river with crickets, frogs, and birds·amazona, amazonian
2:52
A gentle stream flowing, perfect for creating a calming natural ambiance.·water, ambient
0:31
Relaxing sound of a gentle stream in the Scottish Borders, ideal for meditation and relaxation.·ambience, ambient
1:04
A babbling creek sound that loops seamlessly, ideal for nature-themed projects.·babbling, brook
0:36
Bubbling sounds from a small river captured underwater, ideal for nature-themed projects.·bubbling, flowing
1:57
Gentle sounds of a nearby river, perfect for creating a calming atmosphere.·ambience, atmos
1:25
Early morning recording of dockside sounds in San Diego, including water and ambient city noise.·california, diego
0:50
Soft flowing water sounds, suitable for relaxation or meditation backgrounds.·creek, flow
0:15
Detailed gurgling from a small river, great for nature soundscapes.·babbling, flow
1:27
Sounds of a tranquil creek, ideal for enhancing outdoor scenes.·creek, flowing
0:56
Flowing river sounds that create a serene ambiance for any project.·ambience, atmos
1:25
Gentle water lapping against a dock at the shoreline, recorded at Portland, Oregon.·oregon, portland
0:45
A small river gurgling over stones, perfect for evoking a countryside feel.·babbling, brook
0:30
Distant gurgling of a river with birds chirping, great for nature recordings.·babbling, flow
1:57
Kayak paddling on a calm river after dark with water splashes·paddling, river
2:19
Sound of a small river flowing through a wooded area with rocks and greenery.·ambience, ambient
0:50
Flowing water from a small fountain, ideal for peaceful garden scenes.·ambient, babbling
0:31
A gentle stream murmuring in the Scottish countryside, great for relaxation.·babbling, brook
1:39
Sounds of a rocky mountain river with small rapids, perfect for adventure themes.·ambient, babbling
0:43
Soft trickling water sounds with nearby rapids, ideal for calming soundscapes.·brook, creek
0:30
A small river flowing into the Tevere, perfect for serene nature settings.·flow, river
1:00
Bubbling water from a pipe, suitable for urban soundscapes.·babbling, flow
0:25
Water cascading off a stone, ideal for enhancing waterfall scenes.·water, pouring
0:12
Stereo recording of kayaking through choppy waters with waves hitting the hull and paddles working. Captured during windy conditions on a fjord.·boat, canoe
1:39
A quiet stream recorded near a bridge, perfect for peaceful backgrounds.·bubbling, flowing
1:10
Fast flowing water sounds, great for creating immersive waterfall effects.·creek, field-recording
1:10

Lots of Sounds API

Get river sounds from code

Search the full CC0 catalog from your app, game or AI agent with the REST API or the MCP server.

curl
curl -G https://api.lotsofsounds.com/api/v1/sounds \
  -H "x-api-key: $LOS_API_KEY" \
  --data-urlencode "tags=river" \
  --data-urlencode "limit=10"

Questions

What are river sounds used for?
River sounds are commonly used in apps, games, videos, podcasts, and interactive media projects.
Can I use these sounds commercially?
Yes. Every sound is CC0: free for personal and commercial use, with no attribution required. A credit link to lotsofsounds.com is appreciated but optional.
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