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Bear Creek

River

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Live flow only β€” 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 7 ftΒ³/s over 50 years).

natural watercourse in Routt County, Colorado, United States of America; geonames ID = 5574570

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Live flow only β€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only β€” 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. β€” USGS gauge 09238900, as of Aug 21, 9:45 AM UTC
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 7 ftΒ³/s over 50 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 9:45 AM UTC
Streamflow
8 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
0.35 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 7 ftΒ³/s over 50 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Colorado yet β€” follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge FISH CR AT UPPER STA NR STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO (4.5 mi away), as of Aug 21, 9:45 AM UTC.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 81Β° L: 54Β°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
56Β°
|
Feels like 53Β°
Precipitation
57%
Humidity
71%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
πŸ₯ΆToo cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Cloudy
59Β°
3 AM
Overcast
57Β°
6 AM
Overcast
58Β°
9 AM
Cloudy
69Β°
12 PM
Cloudy
77Β°
3 PM
Light rain
56Β°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
70Β°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
56Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in Colorado.
Can you swim at Bear Creek?
Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.

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