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Baxter Creek
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Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimComfortable 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.
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 560 ft³/s over 29 years).
river in Haywood County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimComfortable 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 03460795, as of Aug 23, 3:00 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 560 ft³/s over 29 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 3:00 AM gauge-local time
Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 560 ft³/s over 29 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for North Carolina yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge PIGEON R BL POWER PLANT NR WATERVILLE, NC (2.7 mi away), as of Aug 23, 3:00 AM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Baxter Creek?
- Baxter Creek is a river in North Carolina.
- What is the water temperature at Baxter Creek?
- As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Baxter Creek in North Carolina is 72°F (22°C), measured by USGS gauge 03460795, 2.7 miles away.
- Can you swim at Baxter Creek?
- Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 23, 2026.
- What amenities does Baxter Creek have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Baxter Creek include camping-nearby.
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