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Bear Creek

River

Cool water — ease in carefully

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Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 62°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 62°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
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natural watercourse in Yakima County, Washington, United States of America; geonames ID = 5786615

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Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 62°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 62°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. USGS gauge 12492900, as of Aug 22, 9:00 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
62°F
17°C
Streamflow
3 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
4.62 ft
water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge OAK CREEK ABOVE TIETON RIVER NEAR NACHES, WA (18.1 mi away), as of Aug 22, 9:00 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 71° L: 47°
Sunny
Sunny
62°
|
Feels like 59°
Precipitation
17%
Humidity
66%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
1.6
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
61°
3 AM
Clear
54°
6 AM
Clear
50°
9 AM
Sunny
62°
12 PM
Sunny
70°
3 PM
Sunny
70°
6 PM
Sunny
65°
9 PM
Clear
50°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in Washington.
What is the water temperature at Bear Creek?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Bear Creek in Washington is 62°F (17°C), measured by USGS gauge 12492900, 18.1 miles away.
Can you swim at Bear Creek?
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 62°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 22, 2026.
What amenities does Bear Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Bear Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

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