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Bear Creek

River

Live flow only — judge the water in person

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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.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 328 ft³/s over 38 years).
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tributary to the Chewuch River in Okanogan County, Washington, United States

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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 12448500, as of Aug 22, 9:15 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 328 ft³/s over 38 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 9:15 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
200 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
9.80 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 328 ft³/s over 38 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge METHOW RIVER AT WINTHROP, WA (1.9 mi away), as of Aug 22, 9:15 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 92° L: 58°
Overcast
Overcast
83°
|
Feels like 81°
Precipitation
64%
Humidity
27%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
1.6
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Overcast
79°
3 AM
Overcast
75°
6 AM
Overcast
75°
9 AM
Overcast
83°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
86°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
92°
6 PM
Light drizzle
89°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
63°

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Frequently asked questions

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