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Laurel 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 Mariposa 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 11266500, as of Aug 23, 7:00 PM gauge-local time
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 24 (median 60 ft³/s over 109 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 7:00 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
29 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.25 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 24 (median 60 ft³/s over 109 years).

Official advisories

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge MERCED R A POHONO BRIDGE NR YOSEMITE CA (13.9 mi away), as of Aug 23, 7:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Laurel Creek

H: 90° L: 69°
Overcast
Overcast
78°
|
Feels like 76°
Precipitation
6%
Humidity
29%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0.1
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
71°
3 AM
Cloudy
69°
6 AM
Clear
69°
9 AM
Cloudy
82°
12 PM
Overcast
87°
3 PM
Overcast
90°
6 PM
Overcast
85°
9 PM
Overcast
72°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Laurel Creek?
Laurel Creek is a river in California.
Can you swim at Laurel Creek?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.
What amenities does Laurel Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Laurel Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby