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Bear Creek

River

Cool water — ease in carefully

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Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 61°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 61°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
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river in Manistee County, Michigan, United States of America

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Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 61°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 61°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. USGS gauge 04126195, as of Aug 23, 4:30 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
61°F
16°C
Streamflow
121 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
5.03 ft
water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge L MANISTEE R AT NINE MILE BRIDGE NR FREESOIL, MI (8.4 mi away), as of Aug 23, 4:30 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 68° L: 54°
Clear
Clear
57°
|
Feels like 53°
Precipitation
11%
Humidity
87%
Wind
8 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Clear
62°
3 AM
Clear
58°
6 AM
Clear
56°
9 AM
Sunny
63°
12 PM
Overcast
67°
3 PM
Overcast
67°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
63°
9 PM
Clear
59°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in Michigan.
What is the water temperature at Bear Creek?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Bear Creek in Michigan is 61°F (16°C), measured by USGS gauge 04126195, 8.4 miles away.
Can you swim at Bear Creek?
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 61°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. 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