Can you swim here today?
Bear Creek
Montana · River
Cool water — ease in carefully
Use cautionAs of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Bear Creek is 60°F (16°C), measured by USGS gauge 06043120, 9 miles away.
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 60°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 60°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — USGS gauge 06043120, as of Aug 22, 7:30 PM gauge-local time
- Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Water temp
60°F
16°C
Streamflow
289 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
4.92 ft
water level
No official beach-advisory feed for Montana yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Gallatin River above Deer Creek, near Big Sky, MT (9 mi away), as of Aug 22, 7:30 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.