Where is Rock Creek Lake?

Rock Creek Lake is a lake in Washington.

What is the water temperature at Rock Creek Lake?

As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Rock Creek Lake in Washington is 72°F (22°C), measured by USGS gauge 453845121564001, 8.4 miles away.

What amenities does Rock Creek Lake have?

Visitor-listed amenities at Rock Creek Lake include camping-nearby.

Updated June 13, 2026

Rock Creek Lake

Lake

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

Water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

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lake in Skamania County, Washington, United States

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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

Water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 453845121564001, as of Aug 23, 2:00 AM gauge-local time

Water temp

72°F

22°C

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge COLUMBIA RIVER AT CASCADE ISLAND, WA (8.4 mi away), as of Aug 23, 2:00 AM gauge-local time.

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Weather at Rock Creek Lake

H: 73° L: 55°

Partly Cloudy

60°

Feels like 59°

Precipitation

18%

Humidity

76%

Wind

5 mph

UV Index

Water Conditions:

🥶Too cold for most swimmers

12 AM

62°

3 AM

61°

6 AM

61°

9 AM

62°

12 PM

70°

3 PM

71°

6 PM

72°

9 PM

59°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Rock Creek Lake?: Rock Creek Lake is a lake in Washington.
What is the water temperature at Rock Creek Lake?: As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Rock Creek Lake in Washington is 72°F (22°C), measured by USGS gauge 453845121564001, 8.4 miles away.
Can you swim at Rock Creek Lake?: Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 23, 2026.
What amenities does Rock Creek Lake have?: Visitor-listed amenities at Rock Creek Lake include camping-nearby.

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