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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 Ravalli County, Montana, United States of America; geonames ID = 5638887

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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 12345500, as of Aug 23, 12:30 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
292 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
5.10 ft
water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Bitterroot Irrigation District Canal nr Darby, MT (6.8 mi away), as of Aug 23, 12:30 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 86° L: 56°
Overcast
Overcast
65°
|
Feels like 66°
Precipitation
4%
Humidity
80%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Overcast
65°
3 AM
Clear
62°
6 AM
Clear
60°
9 AM
Partly Cloudy
64°
12 PM
Sunny
80°
3 PM
Cloudy
78°
6 PM
Sunny
74°
9 PM
Clear
58°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in Montana.
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 23, 2026.

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