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Photo: 2025-10-04, Sheep Lake of Yakima County, Washington, 110241 by Steven Pavlov (CC BY-SA 4.0) License

Rainier Fork American River

River

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.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 47 ft³/s over 14 years).
Use cautionGood conditions todaycamping-nearby

tributary of the Bumping River

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 12096865, as of Aug 21, 7:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 47 ft³/s over 14 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 7:45 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
35 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
36.90 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 47 ft³/s over 14 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge HUCKLEBERRY CREEK NEAR GREENWATER, WA (13.5 mi away), as of Aug 21, 7:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Rainier Fork American River

H: 84° L: 65°
Overcast
Overcast
74°
|
Feels like 69°
Precipitation
7%
Humidity
27%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Clear
66°
3 AM
Overcast
67°
6 AM
Overcast
65°
9 AM
Overcast
76°
12 PM
Overcast
83°
3 PM
Overcast
84°
6 PM
Overcast
81°
9 PM
Overcast
74°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Rainier Fork American River?
Rainier Fork American River is a river in Washington.
Can you swim at Rainier Fork American River?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.
How is Rainier Fork American River rated?
Rainier Fork American River in Washington has an average visitor rating of 4.5 out of 5, based on 4 reviews.
What amenities does Rainier Fork American River have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Rainier Fork American River include camping-nearby.

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Washington 98937

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Amenities

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