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Photo: ELEVATION OF SOUTHWESTERN PORTAL - Neal Lane Bridge, Spanning South Myrtle Creek, Neal Lane (CR 124), Myrtle Creek, Douglas County, OR by Lowe, Jet Related names: Frear, Floyd C Gallup, Homer Oregon State Highway Commission Douglas County Engineering Department Covered Bridge Society of Oregon Federal Highway Administration, sponsor Marston, Christopher, project manager O'Connell, Kristen, transmitter (Public domain) License

Myrtle Creek

River · Myrtle Creek, Oregon

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Current water conditions

Comfortable
Water temp
73°F
23°C
Streamflow
12 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.66 ft
water level
Comfortable water. Generally comfortable for swimming. Still check depth, currents, and the weather before getting in.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge S UMPQUA RIVER AT CANYONVILLE, OR (5.5 mi away), as of Aug 21, 8:45 AM gauge-local time. Conditions are for general information only and can change quickly — always judge the water in person and follow posted advisories and local guidance before swimming or paddling.

Weather at Myrtle Creek

H: 82° L: 60°
Overcast
Overcast
67°
|
Feels like 66°
Precipitation
8%
Humidity
60%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
1.1
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Overcast
71°
3 AM
Overcast
67°
6 AM
Overcast
64°
9 AM
Overcast
67°
12 PM
Overcast
74°
3 PM
Overcast
81°
6 PM
Sunny
78°
9 PM
Clear
65°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Myrtle Creek?
Myrtle Creek is a river in Myrtle Creek, Oregon.
What is the water temperature at Myrtle Creek?
As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Myrtle Creek in Myrtle Creek, Oregon is 73°F (23°C), measured by USGS gauge 14308910, 5.5 miles away.
Can you swim at Myrtle Creek?
There is no fixed answer for Myrtle Creek: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at Myrtle Creek in Myrtle Creek, Oregon. Check current water conditions before you go, and follow posted signs and local guidance.
How is Myrtle Creek rated?
Myrtle Creek in Myrtle Creek, Oregon has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 5 reviews.
What amenities does Myrtle Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Myrtle Creek include camping-nearby.

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Myrtle Creek, OR 97457

Myrtle Creek, Oregon 97457

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