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Bear Creek
River · Ellisburg, New York
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Use cautionLive 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 within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 17 ft³/s over 62 years).
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Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionLive 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 04250750, as of Aug 22, 10:00 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 17 ft³/s over 62 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 10:00 AM gauge-local time
Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 17 ft³/s over 62 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for New York yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SANDY CREEK NEAR ADAMS NY (4.8 mi away), as of Aug 22, 10:00 AM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bear Creek?
- Bear Creek is a river in Ellisburg, New York.
- 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 22, 2026.
- How is Bear Creek rated?
- Bear Creek in Ellisburg, New York has an average visitor rating of 4.4 out of 5, based on 5 reviews.
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