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Bear Creek

River

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 14,700 ft³/s over 22 years).
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tributary to the Snake River in Asotin County, Washington, United States

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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. USGS gauge 13317660, as of Aug 23, 1:45 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 14,700 ft³/s over 22 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 1:45 AM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Water temp
73°F
23°C
Streamflow
13,900 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
5.37 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 14,700 ft³/s over 22 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SNAKE RIVER AT McDUFF RAPIDS AT CHINA GARDEN ID (0.2 mi away), as of Aug 23, 1:45 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 82° L: 55°
Light drizzle
Light drizzle
64°
|
Feels like 62°
Precipitation
60%
Humidity
48%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
64°
3 AM
Patchy light rain
60°
6 AM
Heavy rain at times
56°
9 AM
Heavy rain at times
59°
12 PM
Heavy rain at times
70°
3 PM
Sunny
82°
6 PM
Sunny
78°
9 PM
Clear
62°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in Washington.
What is the water temperature at Bear Creek?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Bear Creek in Washington is 73°F (23°C), measured by USGS gauge 13317660, 0.2 miles away.
Can you swim at Bear Creek?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. 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