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Bruin Creek

River

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.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 104 ft³/s over 28 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 12413875, as of Aug 23, 4:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 104 ft³/s over 28 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 4:00 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
84 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.59 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 104 ft³/s over 28 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge St Joe River at Red Ives Ranger Station, ID (8.5 mi away), as of Aug 23, 4:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bruin Creek

H: 76° L: 60°
Sunny
Sunny
76°
|
Feels like 67°
Precipitation
17%
Humidity
29%
Wind
13 mph
UV Index
2.9
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
70°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
67°
6 AM
Clear
62°
9 AM
Sunny
65°
12 PM
Sunny
72°
3 PM
Sunny
76°
6 PM
Sunny
75°
9 PM
Clear
65°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bruin Creek?
Bruin Creek is a river in Idaho.
Can you swim at Bruin Creek?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.
What amenities does Bruin Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Bruin Creek include camping-nearby.

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Location & Contact

Idaho

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Amenities

Camping nearby