Can you swim here today?
Bear Creek Spring
Texas · Spring
Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionAs of August 22, 2026, USGS gauge 08166700, 6.4 miles away, reports a gage height of 5.15 ft near Bear Creek Spring but no water-temperature reading.
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 08166700, as of Aug 22, 2:05 PM gauge-local time
- No official beach advisory posted (Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) checked).
Gage height
5.15 ft
water level
Official advisories
Checked against Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) — no advisory posted.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Cypress Ck at Saur Farm nr Comfort, TX (6.4 mi away), as of Aug 22, 2:05 PM gauge-local time.
Before you get in
- Never swim alone — and keep weaker swimmers within arm's reach.
- Scout depth and entry/exit points before you get in.
- Read the current: avoid fast, rising, or murky water.
- Check the forecast — get out well before storms or lightning.
- Obey posted signs, flags, and lifeguard guidance.
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Conditions are for general information only and can change quickly. Always judge the water in person and follow posted advisories and local guidance before swimming or paddling.