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Photo: Red Rock Creek, Red Rock Lakes NWR, Montana. (13587500535) by USFWS Mountain-Prairie (Public domain) License

Rock Creek Lake

Lake

Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 146 ft³/s over 17 years).
Use cautionGreat conditions today

Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. USGS gauge 12324400, as of Aug 21, 12:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 146 ft³/s over 17 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 12:45 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
68°F
20°C
Streamflow
108 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.86 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 146 ft³/s over 17 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Clark Fork ab Little Blackfoot R nr Garrison MT (9.8 mi away), as of Aug 21, 12:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Rock Creek Lake

H: 88° L: 60°
Sunny
Sunny
85°
|
Feels like 79°
Precipitation
5%
Humidity
16%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
8.2
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Overcast
66°
3 AM
Cloudy
63°
6 AM
Cloudy
60°
9 AM
Sunny
70°
12 PM
Sunny
82°
3 PM
Overcast
88°
6 PM
Overcast
87°
9 PM
Cloudy
72°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Rock Creek Lake?
Rock Creek Lake is a lake in Montana.
What is the water temperature at Rock Creek Lake?
As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Rock Creek Lake in Montana is 68°F (20°C), measured by USGS gauge 12324400, 9.8 miles away.
Can you swim at Rock Creek Lake?
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 21, 2026.
How is Rock Creek Lake rated?
Rock Creek Lake in Montana has an average visitor rating of 4.9 out of 5, based on 9 reviews.

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