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Bear Creek

River

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
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natural watercourse in Skamania County, Washington, United States of America; geonames ID = 5786603

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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. USGS gauge 453630122021400, as of Aug 22, 2:00 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
72°F
22°C

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge COLUMBIA RIVER, LEFT BANK, NEAR DODSON, OR (12.2 mi away), as of Aug 22, 2:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 81° L: 57°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
81°
|
Feels like 81°
Precipitation
25%
Humidity
42%
Wind
7 mph
UV Index
5.2
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Clear
62°
3 AM
Clear
58°
6 AM
Overcast
59°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
61°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
73°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
81°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
78°
9 PM
Clear
63°

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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 72°F (22°C), measured by USGS gauge 453630122021400, 12.2 miles away.
Can you swim at Bear Creek?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. 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