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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 162 ft³/s over 112 years).
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natural watercourse in Albany County, Wyoming, United States of America; geonames ID = 5818076

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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 06620000, as of Aug 23, 6:45 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 162 ft³/s over 112 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 6:45 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
31 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.37 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 162 ft³/s over 112 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge NORTH PLATTE RIVER NEAR NORTHGATE, CO (18.6 mi away), as of Aug 23, 6:45 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 81° L: 52°
Sunny
Sunny
53°
|
Feels like 49°
Precipitation
41%
Humidity
74%
Wind
8 mph
UV Index
0.2
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
56°
3 AM
Overcast
54°
6 AM
Clear
52°
9 AM
Partly Cloudy
67°
12 PM
Overcast
79°
3 PM
Cloudy
78°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
71°
9 PM
Overcast
57°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in Wyoming.
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

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Amenities

Camping nearby