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Fool Bear Creek

River

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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 4 ft³/s over 17 years).
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natural watercourse in Sioux County, North Dakota, 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 06354815, as of Aug 22, 3:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 4 ft³/s over 17 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 3:00 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
2 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.71 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 4 ft³/s over 17 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge PORCUPINE CREEK NEAR FORT YATES, ND (10.1 mi away), as of Aug 22, 3:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Fool Bear Creek

H: 82° L: 53°
Sunny
Sunny
82°
|
Feels like 78°
Precipitation
3%
Humidity
27%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
6.4
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Clear
67°
3 AM
Clear
62°
6 AM
Clear
55°
9 AM
Sunny
60°
12 PM
Sunny
75°
3 PM
Sunny
82°
6 PM
Sunny
82°
9 PM
Overcast
72°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Fool Bear Creek?
Fool Bear Creek is a river in North Dakota.
Can you swim at Fool 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 Fool Bear Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Fool Bear Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby