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Stoney Creek Swim Area

Picnic ground · Trinity Center, California

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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.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 2 ft³/s over 23 years).
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Stoney Swim Day Use Area is located on the Stuart Fork Arm of Trinity Lake, it has a swimming hole and flush restrooms. It is a day use fee per vehicle/day.

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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 11525530, as of Aug 22, 6:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 2 ft³/s over 23 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 6:00 PM gauge-local time
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
Streamflow
1 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
0.17 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 2 ft³/s over 23 years).

Official advisories

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge RUSH C NR LEWISTON CA (8.8 mi away), as of Aug 22, 6:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Stoney Creek Swim Area

H: 88° L: 59°
Sunny
Sunny
84°
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Feels like 77°
Precipitation
1%
Humidity
22%
Wind
9 mph
UV Index
0.9
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
68°
3 AM
Clear
62°
6 AM
Clear
59°
9 AM
Sunny
71°
12 PM
Sunny
85°
3 PM
Overcast
88°
6 PM
Sunny
84°
9 PM
Clear
71°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Stoney Creek Swim Area?
Stoney Creek Swim Area is a picnic ground in Trinity Center, California.
Can you swim at Stoney Creek Swim Area?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Stoney Creek Swim Area rated?
Stoney Creek Swim Area in Trinity Center, California has an average visitor rating of 4.5 out of 5, based on 10 reviews.
What amenities does Stoney Creek Swim Area have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Stoney Creek Swim Area include camping-nearby.

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CA-3, Trinity Center, CA 96091

Trinity Center, California 96091

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