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Bear Creek

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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 177 ft³/s over 43 years).
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river in Colorado, United States of America

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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. USGS gauge 06711565, as of Aug 23, 12:15 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 177 ft³/s over 43 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 12:15 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
73°F
23°C
Streamflow
83 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.50 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 177 ft³/s over 43 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SOUTH PLATTE RIVER AT ENGLEWOOD, CO. (1.2 mi away), as of Aug 23, 12:15 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 95° L: 70°
Overcast
Overcast
72°
|
Feels like 71°
Precipitation
57%
Humidity
56%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
71°
3 AM
Cloudy
71°
6 AM
Overcast
70°
9 AM
Cloudy
78°
12 PM
Overcast
91°
3 PM
Overcast
88°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
81°
9 PM
Clear
72°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in Colorado.
What is the water temperature at Bear Creek?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Bear Creek in Colorado is 73°F (23°C), measured by USGS gauge 06711565, 1.2 miles away.
Can you swim at Bear Creek?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 23, 2026.
What amenities does Bear Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Bear Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

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