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Photo: Marias River (9354062478) by U.S. Department of the Interior (CC BY-SA 2.0) License

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Use caution

Live flow only β€” 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 within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 280 ftΒ³/s over 121 years).
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Live flow only β€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only β€” 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. β€” USGS gauge 06099500, as of Aug 23, 12:30 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 280 ftΒ³/s over 121 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 12:30 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
227 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.73 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 280 ftΒ³/s over 121 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Montana yet β€” follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Marias River near Shelby MT (0.5 mi away), as of Aug 23, 12:30 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Marias River

H: 85Β° L: 62Β°
Overcast
Overcast
70Β°
|
Feels like 68Β°
Precipitation
59%
Humidity
52%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Overcast
72Β°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
69Β°
6 AM
Patchy rain nearby
63Β°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
73Β°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
78Β°
3 PM
Sunny
83Β°
6 PM
Sunny
82Β°
9 PM
Clear
72Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Marias River?
Marias River is a river in Montana.
Can you swim at Marias River?
Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.
How is Marias River rated?
Marias River in Montana has an average visitor rating of 4.4 out of 5, based on 12 reviews.
What amenities does Marias River have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Marias River include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

β›Ί Camping nearby