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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.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 30 ft³/s over 12 years).
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natural watercourse in Conejos County, Colorado, 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 08281400, as of Aug 22, 10:00 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 30 ft³/s over 12 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 10:00 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
10 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.09 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 30 ft³/s over 12 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge RIO CHAMA ABOVE CHAMA, NM (17.4 mi away), as of Aug 22, 10:00 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 78° L: 51°
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
72°
|
Feels like 68°
Precipitation
40%
Humidity
29%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
4.6
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Overcast
53°
3 AM
Cloudy
53°
6 AM
Overcast
52°
9 AM
Sunny
68°
12 PM
Overcast
77°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
78°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
67°
9 PM
Overcast
54°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in Colorado.
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.
What amenities does Bear Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Bear Creek include camping-nearby.

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Location & Contact

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Amenities

Camping nearby