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Bear Creek

River

Live flow only — judge the water in person

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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.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 9 ft³/s over 98 years).
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natural watercourse in Douglas County, Oregon, United States of America

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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 14314500, as of Aug 22, 11:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 9 ft³/s over 98 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 11:45 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
51 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.37 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 9 ft³/s over 98 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CLEARWATER RIVER ABV TRAP CK NR TOKETEE FALLS, OR (0.4 mi away), as of Aug 22, 11:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 77° L: 44°
Mist
Mist
45°
|
Feels like 44°
Precipitation
2%
Humidity
96%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Mist
45°
3 AM
Mist
45°
6 AM
Clear
44°
9 AM
Sunny
63°
12 PM
Sunny
72°
3 PM
Sunny
77°
6 PM
Sunny
74°
9 PM
Clear
53°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in Oregon.
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 22, 2026.
What amenities does Bear Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Bear Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby