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Bear Creek

River

Live flow only — judge the water in person

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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 64 ft³/s over 90 years).
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natural watercourse in Cumberland County, Virginia, 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 02030500, as of Aug 22, 4:15 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 64 ft³/s over 90 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 4:15 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
13 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.24 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 64 ft³/s over 90 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SLATE RIVER NEAR ARVONIA, VA (12.1 mi away), as of Aug 22, 4:15 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 84° L: 69°
Sunny
Sunny
84°
|
Feels like 88°
Precipitation
36%
Humidity
60%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
1.8
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Overcast
71°
3 AM
Cloudy
70°
6 AM
Mist
69°
9 AM
Partly Cloudy
72°
12 PM
Overcast
75°
3 PM
Cloudy
82°
6 PM
Sunny
84°
9 PM
Overcast
77°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in Virginia.
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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Amenities

Camping nearby