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Bad Bear Creek
River
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Use cautionLive 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 within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 430 ft³/s over 84 years).
natural watercourse in Boise County, Idaho, United States of America
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Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionLive 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 13235000, as of Aug 22, 10:30 PM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 430 ft³/s over 84 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 10:30 PM gauge-local time
Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 430 ft³/s over 84 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Idaho yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SOUTH FORK PAYETTE RIVER AT LOWMAN, ID (13.5 mi away), as of Aug 22, 10:30 PM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bad Bear Creek?
- Bad Bear Creek is a river in Idaho.
- Can you swim at Bad 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 Bad Bear Creek have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Bad Bear Creek include camping-nearby.
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