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Photo: Fisheries field technicians Big Quilcene River by Dan Spencer/USFWS (Public domain) License

Big Quilcene 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 34 ft³/s over 32 years).
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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 12052210, as of Aug 21, 9:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 34 ft³/s over 32 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 9:30 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
27 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
0.98 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 34 ft³/s over 32 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge BIG QUILCENE RIVER BELOW DIVERSION NR QUILCENE, WA (1.1 mi away), as of Aug 21, 9:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Big Quilcene River

H: 87° L: 64°
Overcast
Overcast
71°
|
Feels like 70°
Precipitation
5%
Humidity
55%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Clear
69°
3 AM
Clear
71°
6 AM
Clear
64°
9 AM
Overcast
75°
12 PM
Partly Cloudy
78°
3 PM
Overcast
85°
6 PM
Overcast
85°
9 PM
Overcast
73°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Big Quilcene River?
Big Quilcene River is a river in Washington.
Can you swim at Big Quilcene 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 Big Quilcene River rated?
Big Quilcene River in Washington has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 6 reviews.
What amenities does Big Quilcene River have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Big Quilcene River include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby