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Bear Creek

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 44°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 44°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
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river in Clearwater County, Minnesota, United States

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 44°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 44°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. USGS gauge 473423095053301, as of Aug 23, 7:00 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
44°F
7°C

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge WLN04 Bemidji Toxics Research 310D 0000273825 (16.7 mi away), as of Aug 23, 7:00 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 76° L: 52°
Sunny
Sunny
52°
|
Feels like 49°
Precipitation
4%
Humidity
82%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Clear
57°
3 AM
Clear
54°
6 AM
Clear
52°
9 AM
Sunny
61°
12 PM
Sunny
73°
3 PM
Sunny
75°
6 PM
Overcast
74°
9 PM
Partly Cloudy
65°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in Minnesota.
What is the water temperature at Bear Creek?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Bear Creek in Minnesota is 44°F (7°C), measured by USGS gauge 473423095053301, 16.7 miles away.
Can you swim at Bear Creek?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 44°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 23, 2026.
What amenities does Bear Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Bear Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

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