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Bear Creek

River

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 101 ft³/s over 86 years).
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natural watercourse in Lincoln County, Oregon, United States of America

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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. USGS gauge 14306500, as of Aug 22, 4:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 101 ft³/s over 86 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 4:00 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
71°F
22°C
Streamflow
63 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.08 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 101 ft³/s over 86 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge ALSEA RIVER NEAR TIDEWATER, OR (2.2 mi away), as of Aug 22, 4:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 69° L: 55°
Cloudy
Cloudy
69°
|
Feels like 64°
Precipitation
29%
Humidity
64%
Wind
11 mph
UV Index
3.8
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Cloudy
58°
3 AM
Overcast
57°
6 AM
Overcast
57°
9 AM
Overcast
61°
12 PM
Cloudy
66°
3 PM
Cloudy
68°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
64°
9 PM
Fog
55°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in Oregon.
What is the water temperature at Bear Creek?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Bear Creek in Oregon is 71°F (22°C), measured by USGS gauge 14306500, 2.2 miles away.
Can you swim at Bear Creek?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 71°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

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