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Phillips Fork

River

Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 48 ft³/s over 19 years).
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Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. USGS gauge 06036805, as of Aug 21, 7:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 48 ft³/s over 19 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 7:00 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
68°F
20°C
Streamflow
37 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.46 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 48 ft³/s over 19 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Firehole River at Old Faithful, YNP (12.3 mi away), as of Aug 21, 7:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Phillips Fork

H: 83° L: 54°
Overcast
Overcast
77°
|
Feels like 69°
Precipitation
6%
Humidity
20%
Wind
8 mph
UV Index
0.4
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Cloudy
59°
3 AM
Cloudy
56°
6 AM
Partly Cloudy
54°
9 AM
Cloudy
67°
12 PM
Partly Cloudy
80°
3 PM
Cloudy
83°
6 PM
Cloudy
80°
9 PM
Overcast
64°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Phillips Fork?
Phillips Fork is a river in Wyoming.
What is the water temperature at Phillips Fork?
As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Phillips Fork in Wyoming is 68°F (20°C), measured by USGS gauge 06036805, 12.3 miles away.
Can you swim at Phillips Fork?
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 21, 2026.
What amenities does Phillips Fork have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Phillips Fork include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

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