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Photo: Okanogan River at Riverside WA by A. Balet (CC BY 3.0) License

Okanogan River

River

Live flow only β€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only β€” 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 22 (median 2 ftΒ³/s over 12 years).
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Live flow only β€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only β€” 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. β€” USGS gauge 12445500, as of Aug 22, 1:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 2 ftΒ³/s over 12 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 1:00 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
2 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.76 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 2 ftΒ³/s over 12 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Washington yet β€” follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge JOHNSON CREEK NEAR RIVERSIDE, WA (1.5 mi away), as of Aug 22, 1:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Okanogan River

H: 94Β° L: 68Β°
Patchy light drizzle
Patchy light drizzle
86Β°
|
Feels like 83Β°
Precipitation
62%
Humidity
39%
Wind
9 mph
UV Index
6.7
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Overcast
80Β°
3 AM
Overcast
80Β°
6 AM
Overcast
76Β°
9 AM
Overcast
87Β°
12 PM
Light drizzle
83Β°
3 PM
Light drizzle
88Β°
6 PM
Patchy light drizzle
92Β°
9 PM
Clear
77Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Okanogan River?
Okanogan River is a river in Washington.
Can you swim at Okanogan River?
Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Okanogan River rated?
Okanogan River in Washington has an average visitor rating of 4.5 out of 5, based on 203 reviews.
What amenities does Okanogan River have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Okanogan River include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

β›Ί Camping nearby