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South Fork Silver 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 below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 53 ft³/s over 13 years).
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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 09123450, as of Aug 23, 1:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 53 ft³/s over 13 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 1:30 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
26 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
4.13 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 53 ft³/s over 13 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge LAKE FORK BLW LAKE SAN CRISTOBAL NR LAKE CITY, CO (8.4 mi away), as of Aug 23, 1:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at South Fork Silver Creek

H: 64° L: 45°
Light rain shower
Light rain shower
55°
|
Feels like 49°
Precipitation
68%
Humidity
66%
Wind
10 mph
UV Index
4.8
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
47°
3 AM
Overcast
46°
6 AM
Overcast
45°
9 AM
Sunny
58°
12 PM
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
61°
3 PM
Light rain shower
54°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
56°
9 PM
Clear
46°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is South Fork Silver Creek?
South Fork Silver Creek is a river in Colorado.
Can you swim at South Fork Silver 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 South Fork Silver Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at South Fork Silver Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby