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Little Bear Creek

River

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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.
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natural watercourse in La Plata County, Colorado, 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 09352800, as of Aug 22, 10:45 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
29 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.25 ft
water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge LOS PINOS R ABV VALLECITO RES NR BAYFIELD, CO (8.1 mi away), as of Aug 22, 10:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Little Bear Creek

H: 84° L: 56°
Overcast
Overcast
61°
|
Feels like 56°
Precipitation
36%
Humidity
55%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
58°
3 AM
Light drizzle
57°
6 AM
Light rain shower
56°
9 AM
Cloudy
71°
12 PM
Partly Cloudy
81°
3 PM
Cloudy
84°
6 PM
Partly Cloudy
80°
9 PM
Cloudy
64°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Little Bear Creek?
Little Bear Creek is a river in Colorado.
Can you swim at Little 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.

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Colorado

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