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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 64 ft³/s over 25 years).
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natural watercourse in Ouray 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 09146020, as of Aug 22, 1:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 64 ft³/s over 25 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 1:00 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
33 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
0.71 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 64 ft³/s over 25 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER NEAR OURAY, CO (3.3 mi away), as of Aug 22, 1:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 70° L: 49°
Moderate rain
Moderate rain
53°
|
Feels like 51°
Precipitation
75%
Humidity
80%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
7.5
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🧴High UV - use sunscreen🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
51°
3 AM
Overcast
50°
6 AM
Patchy rain nearby
49°
9 AM
Cloudy
61°
12 PM
Light drizzle
65°
3 PM
Light rain shower
52°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
62°
9 PM
Partly Cloudy
56°

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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