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Bear Creek

River

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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.
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river in Scotland County, North Carolina and Marlborough County, South Carolina, United States

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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 021305805, as of Aug 22, 6:00 PM gauge-local time
Gage height
13.41 ft
water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CROOKED CRK BL N MARLBORO ST AT BENNETTSVILLE, SC (9.2 mi away), as of Aug 22, 6:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 87° L: 70°
Sunny
Sunny
87°
|
Feels like 92°
Precipitation
37%
Humidity
60%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
0.5
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
71°
3 AM
Mist
71°
6 AM
Fog
71°
9 AM
Partly Cloudy
74°
12 PM
Cloudy
80°
3 PM
Overcast
85°
6 PM
Sunny
87°
9 PM
Clear
80°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in North Carolina.
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.

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  • Be aware of rapids and potential hazards
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Location & Contact

North Carolina

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