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Bear Creek

River

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.
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
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natural watercourse in Placer County, California, 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 10337810, as of Aug 22, 10:00 AM gauge-local time
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
Gage height
-0.15 ft
water level

Official advisories

Checked against California Water Boards — FHAB Reports — no advisory posted.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge NF WASHESHU C A OLYMPIC VALLEY CA (2.4 mi away), as of Aug 22, 10:00 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 76° L: 51°
Sunny
Sunny
72°
|
Feels like 63°
Precipitation
4%
Humidity
31%
Wind
11 mph
UV Index
4.5
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Partly Cloudy
51°
3 AM
Clear
57°
6 AM
Partly Cloudy
53°
9 AM
Sunny
69°
12 PM
Sunny
76°
3 PM
Sunny
76°
6 PM
Sunny
69°
9 PM
Overcast
53°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in California.
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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