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Bear Creek
River
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionUse caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- A Beach Hazards Statement is in effect for Mason; Oceana; Muskegon; Ottawa; Allegan; Van Buren.
stream in Muskegon County, Michigan, United States of America
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Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionUse caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 04122100, as of Aug 22, 5:30 PM gauge-local time
- A Beach Hazards Statement is in effect for Mason; Oceana; Muskegon; Ottawa; Allegan; Van Buren. — NWS Grand Rapids MI
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 5 ft³/s over 60 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 5:30 PM gauge-local time
- Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 5 ft³/s over 60 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Michigan yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge BEAR CREEK NEAR MUSKEGON, MI (2.7 mi away), as of Aug 22, 5:30 PM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bear Creek?
- Bear Creek is a river in Michigan.
- Can you swim at Bear Creek?
- Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
- What amenities does Bear Creek have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Bear Creek include camping-nearby.
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