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Bear Creek

River

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.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 33 ft³/s over 31 years).
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natural watercourse in Montrose County, Colorado, United States of America

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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 09174600, as of Aug 22, 9:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 33 ft³/s over 31 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 9:30 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
4 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.20 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 33 ft³/s over 31 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SAN MIGUEL RIVER AT BROOKS BRIDGE NEAR NUCLA CO (19.9 mi away), as of Aug 22, 9:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 83° L: 57°
Clear
Clear
63°
|
Feels like 58°
Precipitation
36%
Humidity
51%
Wind
7 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Overcast
62°
3 AM
Cloudy
58°
6 AM
Overcast
57°
9 AM
Overcast
71°
12 PM
Sunny
80°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
73°
6 PM
Cloudy
75°
9 PM
Cloudy
65°

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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 — 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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Location & Contact

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Amenities

Camping nearby