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North Fork Bear Creek

River

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • A Heat Advisory is in effect for San Bernardino County Mountains.
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Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 11051502, as of Aug 21, 10:45 AM UTC
  • A Heat Advisory is in effect for San Bernardino County Mountains. NWS San Diego CA
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
Streamflow
10 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
9.20 ft
water level

Official advisories

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SAR SUPP GAGE NR MENTONE CA (9.6 mi away), as of Aug 21, 10:45 AM UTC.

Weather at North Fork Bear Creek

H: 87° L: 67°
Clear
Clear
69°
|
Feels like 65°
Precipitation
1%
Humidity
42%
Wind
6 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Overcast
68°
3 AM
Clear
68°
6 AM
Clear
68°
9 AM
Sunny
81°
12 PM
Sunny
86°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
87°
6 PM
Sunny
81°
9 PM
Clear
68°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is North Fork Bear Creek?
North Fork Bear Creek is a river in California.
Can you swim at North Fork Bear Creek?
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.
What amenities does North Fork Bear Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at North Fork Bear Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby