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Scott River

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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.
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
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river in Siskiyou County, California, United States

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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 11519500, as of Aug 21, 9:30 PM gauge-local time
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 38 ft³/s over 84 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 9:30 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
6 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.74 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 38 ft³/s over 84 years).

Official advisories

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SCOTT R NR FORT JONES CA (9.6 mi away), as of Aug 21, 9:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Scott River

H: 95° L: 67°
Clear
Clear
70°
|
Feels like 65°
Precipitation
4%
Humidity
30%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Overcast
75°
3 AM
Overcast
72°
6 AM
Overcast
68°
9 AM
Overcast
75°
12 PM
Overcast
87°
3 PM
Sunny
95°
6 PM
Sunny
86°
9 PM
Clear
72°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Scott River?
Scott River is a river in California.
Can you swim at Scott River?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.
What amenities does Scott River have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Scott River include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby