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Cortez 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 10 ft³/s over 65 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 06622700, as of Aug 23, 5:30 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 10 ft³/s over 65 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 5:30 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
7 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.86 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 10 ft³/s over 65 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge NORTH BRUSH CREEK NEAR SARATOGA, WY (1.9 mi away), as of Aug 23, 5:30 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Cortez Creek

H: 86° L: 57°
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
57°
|
Feels like 52°
Precipitation
17%
Humidity
72%
Wind
7 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
60°
3 AM
Overcast
58°
6 AM
Partly Cloudy
57°
9 AM
Sunny
68°
12 PM
Sunny
83°
3 PM
Overcast
86°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
66°
9 PM
Clear
61°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cortez Creek?
Cortez Creek is a river in Wyoming.
Can you swim at Cortez 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 Cortez Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Cortez Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby