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Baxter Creek

River

Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

natural watercourse in Saguache County, Colorado, United States of America

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Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. USGS gauge 08227000, as of Aug 23, 1:15 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
63°F
17°C

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SAGUACHE CREEK NEAR SAGUACHE, CO (3.9 mi away), as of Aug 23, 1:15 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Baxter Creek

H: 77° L: 49°
Overcast
Overcast
52°
|
Feels like 50°
Precipitation
75%
Humidity
79%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
53°
3 AM
Cloudy
52°
6 AM
Clear
49°
9 AM
Overcast
62°
12 PM
Overcast
75°
3 PM
Moderate rain
52°
6 PM
Light rain shower
63°
9 PM
Overcast
55°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Baxter Creek?
Baxter Creek is a river in Colorado.
What is the water temperature at Baxter Creek?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Baxter Creek in Colorado is 63°F (17°C), measured by USGS gauge 08227000, 3.9 miles away.
Can you swim at Baxter Creek?
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 23, 2026.

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