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Bear Creek

River

Cool water — ease in carefully

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Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 61°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 61°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 2,200 ft³/s over 101 years).
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natural watercourse in Lane County, Oregon, United States of America

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Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 61°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 61°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. USGS gauge 14162500, as of Aug 22, 6:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 2,200 ft³/s over 101 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 6:45 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
61°F
16°C
Streamflow
1,740 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
0.92 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 2,200 ft³/s over 101 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge MCKENZIE RIVER NEAR VIDA, OR (0.8 mi away), as of Aug 22, 6:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 78° L: 50°
Sunny
Sunny
77°
|
Feels like 75°
Precipitation
7%
Humidity
48%
Wind
7 mph
UV Index
0.9
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
57°
3 AM
Clear
53°
6 AM
Clear
50°
9 AM
Sunny
58°
12 PM
Sunny
71°
3 PM
Sunny
77°
6 PM
Sunny
77°
9 PM
Clear
62°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in Oregon.
What is the water temperature at Bear Creek?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Bear Creek in Oregon is 61°F (16°C), measured by USGS gauge 14162500, 0.8 miles away.
Can you swim at Bear Creek?
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 61°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 22, 2026.

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