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South Bear Creek
River
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 60°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temperature is 60°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 89 ft³/s over 63 years).
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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 60°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temperature is 60°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. — USGS gauge 09352900, as of Aug 22, 7:45 PM gauge-local time
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 89 ft³/s over 63 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 7:45 PM gauge-local time
Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 89 ft³/s over 63 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Colorado yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge VALLECITO CREEK NEAR BAYFIELD, CO. (0.9 mi away), as of Aug 22, 7:45 PM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is South Bear Creek?
- South Bear Creek is a river in Colorado.
- What is the water temperature at South Bear Creek?
- As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at South Bear Creek in Colorado is 60°F (15°C), measured by USGS gauge 09352900, 0.9 miles away.
- Can you swim at South Bear Creek?
- Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 60°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 22, 2026.
- What amenities does South Bear Creek have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at South Bear Creek include camping-nearby.
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