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Crystal Springs Creek

River · Portland, Oregon

Cool water — ease in carefully

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Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
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Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. USGS gauge 14211542, as of Aug 22, 4:00 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
65°F
18°C
Streamflow
13 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
0.84 ft
water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CRYSTAL SPRINGS CREEK AT BYBEE ST, PORTLAND, OR (0.2 mi away), as of Aug 22, 4:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Crystal Springs Creek

H: 84° L: 57°
Sunny
Sunny
82°
|
Feels like 82°
Precipitation
5%
Humidity
43%
Wind
12 mph
UV Index
2
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
64°
3 AM
Clear
60°
6 AM
Clear
57°
9 AM
Sunny
62°
12 PM
Sunny
73°
3 PM
Sunny
84°
6 PM
Sunny
81°
9 PM
Clear
68°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Crystal Springs Creek?
Crystal Springs Creek is a river in Portland, Oregon.
What is the water temperature at Crystal Springs Creek?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Crystal Springs Creek in Portland, Oregon is 65°F (18°C), measured by USGS gauge 14211542, 0.2 miles away.
Can you swim at Crystal Springs Creek?
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Crystal Springs Creek rated?
Crystal Springs Creek in Portland, Oregon has an average visitor rating of 5 out of 5, based on 4 reviews.

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Portland, OR 97202

Portland, Oregon 97202

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