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Camp Creek

River · Independence, Missouri

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 76°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 76°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 13 ft³/s over 16 years).
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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 76°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 76°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. USGS gauge 06893820, as of Aug 23, 5:15 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 13 ft³/s over 16 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 5:15 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
76°F
25°C
Streamflow
8 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.31 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 13 ft³/s over 16 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Little Blue R. at Lees Summit Rd in Independence (1.4 mi away), as of Aug 23, 5:15 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Camp Creek

H: 84° L: 62°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
82°
|
Feels like 78°
Precipitation
36%
Humidity
29%
Wind
6 mph
UV Index
0.6
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Clear
69°
3 AM
Cloudy
66°
6 AM
Clear
63°
9 AM
Sunny
72°
12 PM
Overcast
82°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
84°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
81°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
74°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Camp Creek?
Camp Creek is a river in Independence, Missouri.
What is the water temperature at Camp Creek?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Camp Creek in Independence, Missouri is 76°F (25°C), measured by USGS gauge 06893820, 1.4 miles away.
Can you swim at Camp Creek?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 76°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 23, 2026.
How is Camp Creek rated?
Camp Creek in Independence, Missouri has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 5 reviews.

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Independence, MO 64055

Independence, Missouri 64055

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