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Dead Horse Creek

River

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Live flow only β€” 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 within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 1 ftΒ³/s over 60 years).
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natural watercourse in Douglas County, Oregon, United States of America

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Live flow only β€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only β€” 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. β€” USGS gauge 14308500, as of Aug 23, 12:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 1 ftΒ³/s over 60 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 12:45 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
0 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.99 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 1 ftΒ³/s over 60 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge ELK CREEK NR DREW, OR (14.1 mi away), as of Aug 23, 12:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Dead Horse Creek

H: 88Β° L: 57Β°
Sunny
Sunny
86Β°
|
Feels like 82Β°
Precipitation
1%
Humidity
21%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
7.7
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Clear
63Β°
3 AM
Clear
59Β°
6 AM
Clear
57Β°
9 AM
Sunny
68Β°
12 PM
Sunny
82Β°
3 PM
Sunny
88Β°
6 PM
Sunny
85Β°
9 PM
Clear
75Β°

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Frequently asked questions

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

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  • β€ΊWear life jackets when on the water
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  • β€ΊRespect private property along riverbanks
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Location & Contact

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Amenities

β›Ί Camping nearby