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Bethel Creek

River

Cool water — ease in carefully

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Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 3,390 ft³/s over 29 years).
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river in Lafayette County, Florida, United States of America

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Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. USGS gauge 02319800, as of Aug 23, 4:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 3,390 ft³/s over 29 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 4:00 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
65°F
18°C
Streamflow
1,890 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
22.33 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 3,390 ft³/s over 29 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SUWANNEE RIVER AT DOWLING PARK, FLORIDA (0.7 mi away), as of Aug 23, 4:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bethel Creek

H: 91° L: 76°
Cloudy
Cloudy
90°
|
Feels like 101°
Precipitation
16%
Humidity
62%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
5.9
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Overcast
77°
3 AM
Mist
76°
6 AM
Fog
76°
9 AM
Sunny
79°
12 PM
Sunny
89°
3 PM
Overcast
89°
6 PM
Overcast
87°
9 PM
Clear
81°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bethel Creek?
Bethel Creek is a river in Florida.
What is the water temperature at Bethel Creek?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Bethel Creek in Florida is 65°F (18°C), measured by USGS gauge 02319800, 0.7 miles away.
Can you swim at Bethel Creek?
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 23, 2026.
What amenities does Bethel Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Bethel Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby