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Bear Creek

River

Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 692 ft³/s over 81 years).
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tributary to the Tucannon River in Garfield County, Washington, United States

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Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. USGS gauge 13333000, as of Aug 22, 8:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 692 ft³/s over 81 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 8:00 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
68°F
20°C
Streamflow
469 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.81 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 692 ft³/s over 81 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge GRANDE RONDE RIVER AT TROY, OR (16.2 mi away), as of Aug 22, 8:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 91° L: 74°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
79°
|
Feels like 69°
Precipitation
17%
Humidity
33%
Wind
16 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏄Good for surfing/sailing🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Overcast
81°
3 AM
Overcast
81°
6 AM
Smoky haze
77°
9 AM
Cloudy
85°
12 PM
Overcast
85°
3 PM
Sunny
91°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
86°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
79°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in Washington.
What is the water temperature at Bear Creek?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Bear Creek in Washington is 68°F (20°C), measured by USGS gauge 13333000, 16.2 miles away.
Can you swim at Bear Creek?
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. 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