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Photo: Barton Creek Greenbelt - Gus Fruh Park - panoramio by Todd Dwyer (CC BY-SA 3.0) License

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for Llano; Burnet; Williamson; Travis; Bastrop; Lee; Caldwell; Fayette; Gonzales; Lavaca.
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Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 08155400, as of Aug 23, 5:20 AM gauge-local time
  • An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for Llano; Burnet; Williamson; Travis; Bastrop; Lee; Caldwell; Fayette; Gonzales; Lavaca. NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 0 ft³/s over 27 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 5:20 AM gauge-local time
  • No official beach advisory posted (Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) checked).
Streamflow
0 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.41 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 0 ft³/s over 27 years).

Official advisories

Checked against Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) — no advisory posted.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Barton Ck abv Barton Spgs at Austin, TX (1.1 mi away), as of Aug 23, 5:20 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Barton Creek

H: 110° L: 80°
Clear
Clear
82°
|
Feels like 84°
Precipitation
1%
Humidity
60%
Wind
6 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
90°
3 AM
Clear
85°
6 AM
Clear
81°
9 AM
Sunny
86°
12 PM
Sunny
106°
3 PM
Sunny
110°
6 PM
Partly Cloudy
104°
9 PM
Clear
96°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Barton Creek?
Barton Creek is a river in Texas.
Can you swim at Barton Creek?
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.
How is Barton Creek rated?
Barton Creek in Texas has an average visitor rating of 4.3 out of 5, based on 33 reviews.
What amenities does Barton Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Barton Creek include camping-nearby, pet-friendly.

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Amenities

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