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Bear 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; geonames ID = 5559361

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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 11469000, as of Aug 22, 7:30 PM gauge-local time
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 36 ft³/s over 77 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 7:30 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
12 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
11.05 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 36 ft³/s over 77 years).

Official advisories

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge MATTOLE R NR PETROLIA CA (3.2 mi away), as of Aug 22, 7:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 82° L: 51°
Sunny
Sunny
76°
|
Feels like 73°
Precipitation
7%
Humidity
48%
Wind
8 mph
UV Index
0.2
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Mist
56°
3 AM
Clear
53°
6 AM
Partly Cloudy
51°
9 AM
Cloudy
60°
12 PM
Sunny
78°
3 PM
Sunny
81°
6 PM
Sunny
79°
9 PM
Clear
62°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in California.
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

Camping nearby