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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 below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 10 ft³/s over 15 years).
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river in Newton County, United States of America - Geonames ID = 4100700

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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 07055660, as of Aug 23, 4:30 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 10 ft³/s over 15 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 4:30 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
0 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.42 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 10 ft³/s over 15 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Buffalo River at Ponca, AR (4.7 mi away), as of Aug 23, 4:30 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 90° L: 68°
Clear
Clear
69°
|
Feels like 71°
Precipitation
8%
Humidity
79%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Clear
72°
3 AM
Clear
70°
6 AM
Overcast
68°
9 AM
Overcast
72°
12 PM
Sunny
86°
3 PM
Partly Cloudy
90°
6 PM
Overcast
88°
9 PM
Overcast
83°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in Arkansas.
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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Location & Contact

Arkansas

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Amenities

Camping nearby