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Bear Creek

River

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.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 1,840 ft³/s over 79 years).
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natural watercourse in Valley County, Idaho, United States of America; geonames ID = 5584934

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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 13246000, as of Aug 23, 3:00 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 1,840 ft³/s over 79 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 3:00 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
1,600 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
6.93 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 1,840 ft³/s over 79 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge NF PAYETTE RIVER NR BANKS ID (15.6 mi away), as of Aug 23, 3:00 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 80° L: 56°
Clear
Clear
60°
|
Feels like 58°
Precipitation
2%
Humidity
59%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
64°
3 AM
Clear
60°
6 AM
Clear
59°
9 AM
Sunny
65°
12 PM
Partly Cloudy
77°
3 PM
Partly Cloudy
80°
6 PM
Sunny
79°
9 PM
Clear
63°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in Idaho.
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 23, 2026.
What amenities does Bear Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Bear Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby