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Deer Creek Conservation Area

Park · Forest Hill, Maryland

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 64 ft³/s over 99 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 01580000, as of Aug 22, 4:15 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 64 ft³/s over 99 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 4:15 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
44 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.04 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 64 ft³/s over 99 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge DEER CREEK AT ROCKS, MD (4.7 mi away), as of Aug 22, 4:15 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Deer Creek Conservation Area

H: 82° L: 65°
Overcast
Overcast
65°
|
Feels like 67°
Precipitation
57%
Humidity
85%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Overcast
68°
3 AM
Overcast
66°
6 AM
Overcast
66°
9 AM
Overcast
70°
12 PM
Cloudy
75°
3 PM
Sunny
79°
6 PM
Light rain shower
68°
9 PM
Fog
69°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Deer Creek Conservation Area?
Deer Creek Conservation Area is a park in Forest Hill, Maryland.
Can you swim at Deer Creek Conservation Area?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Deer Creek Conservation Area rated?
Deer Creek Conservation Area in Forest Hill, Maryland has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 41 reviews.

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Walters Mill Rd, Forest Hill, MD 21050

Forest Hill, Maryland 21050

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