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Bear Creek

River

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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 22 (median 75 ft³/s over 18 years).
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natural watercourse in Pennington County, South Dakota, United States of America

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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 06408650, as of Aug 22, 11:15 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 75 ft³/s over 18 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 11:15 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
39 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
5.95 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 75 ft³/s over 18 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CHEYENNE RIVER NEAR SCENIC, SD (3 mi away), as of Aug 22, 11:15 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 87° L: 61°
Sunny
Sunny
75°
|
Feels like 69°
Precipitation
36%
Humidity
50%
Wind
13 mph
UV Index
6.3
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Clear
72°
3 AM
Partly Cloudy
67°
6 AM
Overcast
62°
9 AM
Overcast
68°
12 PM
Sunny
78°
3 PM
Overcast
85°
6 PM
Partly Cloudy
87°
9 PM
Overcast
79°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in South Dakota.
Can you swim at Bear Creek?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.

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