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Big Creek

River

Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 133 ft³/s over 51 years).
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river in Oregon, United States of America - Geonames ID = 5713934

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Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. USGS gauge 14307620, as of Aug 23, 12:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 133 ft³/s over 51 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 12:00 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
69°F
21°C
Streamflow
69 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.78 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 133 ft³/s over 51 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SIUSLAW RIVER NEAR MAPLETON, OR (13.9 mi away), as of Aug 23, 12:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Big Creek

H: 68° L: 54°
Patchy light rain
Patchy light rain
63°
|
Feels like 64°
Precipitation
85%
Humidity
88%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
6.1
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🧴High UV - use sunscreen🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Light drizzle
58°
3 AM
Light drizzle
58°
6 AM
Light rain
57°
9 AM
Light rain
60°
12 PM
Patchy light rain
63°
3 PM
Sunny
67°
6 PM
Sunny
64°
9 PM
Mist
55°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Big Creek?
Big Creek is a river in Oregon.
What is the water temperature at Big Creek?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Big Creek in Oregon is 69°F (21°C), measured by USGS gauge 14307620, 13.9 miles away.
Can you swim at Big Creek?
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 23, 2026.
What amenities does Big Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Big Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby