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Bear Creek

River

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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 49 ft³/s over 67 years).
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natural watercourse in Custer County, Idaho, United States of America; geonames ID = 5584906

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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 13118700, as of Aug 22, 7:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 49 ft³/s over 67 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 7:30 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
40 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.09 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 49 ft³/s over 67 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge LITTLE LOST RIVER BL WET CREEK NR HOWE ID (16.7 mi away), as of Aug 22, 7:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 77° L: 57°
Overcast
Overcast
57°
|
Feels like 56°
Precipitation
69%
Humidity
81%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
64°
3 AM
Overcast
58°
6 AM
Patchy rain nearby
57°
9 AM
Overcast
64°
12 PM
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
72°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
76°
6 PM
Light rain
70°
9 PM
Light rain shower
57°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in Idaho.
Can you swim at Bear Creek?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
What amenities does Bear Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Bear Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

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