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Markleeville Creek

River

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.
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
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natural watercourse in Alpine County, California, United States of America

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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 10308200, as of Aug 21, 4:00 PM gauge-local time
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 21 (median 102 ft³/s over 65 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 4:00 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
59 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.26 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 21 (median 102 ft³/s over 65 years).

Official advisories

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge E FK CARSON RV BLW MARKLEEVILLE CK NR MARKLEEVILLE (0.5 mi away), as of Aug 21, 4:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Markleeville Creek

H: 78° L: 56°
Overcast
Overcast
75°
|
Feels like 63°
Precipitation
9%
Humidity
21%
Wind
14 mph
UV Index
5
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Cloudy
56°
3 AM
Overcast
56°
6 AM
Overcast
57°
9 AM
Overcast
67°
12 PM
Cloudy
77°
3 PM
Overcast
77°
6 PM
Overcast
69°
9 PM
Overcast
57°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Markleeville Creek?
Markleeville Creek is a river in California.
Can you swim at Markleeville Creek?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.
What amenities does Markleeville Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Markleeville Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby