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Little Bear Creek

River

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use 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 Heat Advisory is in effect for San Bernardino County Mountains.
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natural watercourse in San Bernardino County, California, United States; geonames ID = 5366759

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Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use 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 10260855, as of Aug 22, 4:15 PM gauge-local time
  • A Heat Advisory is in effect for San Bernardino County Mountains. NWS San Diego CA
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 0 ft³/s over 17 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 4:15 PM gauge-local time
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
Streamflow
0 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
0.85 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 0 ft³/s over 17 years).

Official advisories

Checked against California Water Boards — FHAB Reports — no advisory posted.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge GRASS VALLEY LK TUNNEL OUTLET A LAKE ARROWHEAD CA (0.8 mi away), as of Aug 22, 4:15 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Little Bear Creek

H: 87° L: 67°
Sunny
Sunny
84°
|
Feels like 75°
Precipitation
1%
Humidity
23%
Wind
12 mph
UV Index
2.1
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Overcast
68°
3 AM
Clear
68°
6 AM
Clear
68°
9 AM
Sunny
81°
12 PM
Sunny
86°
3 PM
Sunny
87°
6 PM
Sunny
81°
9 PM
Clear
68°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Little Bear Creek?
Little Bear Creek is a river in California.
Can you swim at Little 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 Little Bear Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Little Bear Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby