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Los Banos Creek Reservoir

Tourist attraction · Los Banos, California

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 76°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 76°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 137 ft³/s over 39 years).
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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 76°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 76°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. USGS gauge 11261100, as of Aug 23, 1:30 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 137 ft³/s over 39 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 1:30 AM gauge-local time
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
Water temp
76°F
24°C
Streamflow
107 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
67.02 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 137 ft³/s over 39 years).

Official advisories

Checked against California Water Boards — FHAB Reports — no advisory posted.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SALT SLOUGH A HWY 165 NR STEVINSON CA (18.1 mi away), as of Aug 23, 1:30 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Los Banos Creek Reservoir

H: 103° L: 65°
Cloudy
Cloudy
71°
|
Feels like 66°
Precipitation
5%
Humidity
39%
Wind
7 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Clear
74°
3 AM
Partly Cloudy
70°
6 AM
Partly Cloudy
65°
9 AM
Overcast
75°
12 PM
Overcast
93°
3 PM
Cloudy
102°
6 PM
Overcast
99°
9 PM
Overcast
81°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Los Banos Creek Reservoir?
Los Banos Creek Reservoir is a tourist attraction in Los Banos, California.
What is the water temperature at Los Banos Creek Reservoir?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Los Banos Creek Reservoir in Los Banos, California is 76°F (24°C), measured by USGS gauge 11261100, 18.1 miles away.
Can you swim at Los Banos Creek Reservoir?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 76°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 23, 2026.
How is Los Banos Creek Reservoir rated?
Los Banos Creek Reservoir in Los Banos, California has an average visitor rating of 4.3 out of 5, based on 110 reviews.
What amenities does Los Banos Creek Reservoir have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Los Banos Creek Reservoir include camping-nearby.

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Location & Contact

Los Banos Creek Entrance Station, Canyon Rd, Los Banos, CA 93635

Los Banos, California 93635

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Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Amenities

Camping nearby

Family & Children

👶 Good for kids