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Aikens 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 Humboldt 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 11523000, as of Aug 21, 4:30 PM gauge-local time
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 1,850 ft³/s over 98 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 4:30 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
1,400 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.69 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 1,850 ft³/s over 98 years).

Official advisories

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge KLAMATH R A ORLEANS (8 mi away), as of Aug 21, 4:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Aikens Creek

H: 76° L: 54°
Sunny
Sunny
74°
|
Feels like 73°
Precipitation
9%
Humidity
53%
Wind
6 mph
UV Index
2.4
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Overcast
61°
3 AM
Overcast
58°
6 AM
Overcast
57°
9 AM
Overcast
60°
12 PM
Sunny
75°
3 PM
Sunny
76°
6 PM
Sunny
71°
9 PM
Clear
56°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Aikens Creek?
Aikens Creek is a river in California.
Can you swim at Aikens Creek?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.
What amenities does Aikens Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Aikens Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby