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Walnut Creek Beach
River · Erie, Pennsylvania
Cool water — ease in carefully
Use cautionCool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 14 ft³/s over 18 years).
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Cool water — ease in carefully
Use cautionCool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — USGS gauge 04213152, as of Aug 21, 11:45 PM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 14 ft³/s over 18 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 11:45 PM gauge-local time
Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 14 ft³/s over 18 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Pennsylvania yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Walnut Creek Upstream Pool, near Erie, PA (0.3 mi away), as of Aug 21, 11:45 PM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Walnut Creek Beach?
- Walnut Creek Beach is a river in Erie, Pennsylvania.
- What is the water temperature at Walnut Creek Beach?
- As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Walnut Creek Beach in Erie, Pennsylvania is 69°F (20°C), measured by USGS gauge 04213152, 0.3 miles away.
- Can you swim at Walnut Creek Beach?
- Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 21, 2026.
- How is Walnut Creek Beach rated?
- Walnut Creek Beach in Erie, Pennsylvania has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 11 reviews.
- What amenities does Walnut Creek Beach have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Walnut Creek Beach include camping-nearby.
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3QH7+6R, Erie, PA 16505
Erie, Pennsylvania 16505
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