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Bear Creek

River

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

natural watercourse in Garfield County, Colorado, United States of America

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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. USGS gauge 09071750, as of Aug 22, 6:45 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
71°F
22°C

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge COLORADO RIVER ABOVE GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO (2.4 mi away), as of Aug 22, 6:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 84° L: 52°
Overcast
Overcast
58°
|
Feels like 58°
Precipitation
57%
Humidity
82%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
0.1
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Cloudy
58°
3 AM
Overcast
56°
6 AM
Overcast
52°
9 AM
Sunny
68°
12 PM
Overcast
82°
3 PM
Light drizzle
62°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
59°
9 PM
Partly Cloudy
54°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in Colorado.
What is the water temperature at Bear Creek?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Bear Creek in Colorado is 71°F (22°C), measured by USGS gauge 09071750, 2.4 miles away.
Can you swim at Bear Creek?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 22, 2026.

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