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Bear Creek

River

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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.
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
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natural watercourse in Del Norte County, California, United States of America

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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 11532650, as of Aug 23, 6:15 AM gauge-local time
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
Gage height
11.09 ft
water level

Official advisories

Checked against California Water Boards — FHAB Reports — no advisory posted.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SMITH R NR FORT DICK CA (12.2 mi away), as of Aug 23, 6:15 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 85° L: 51°
Clear
Clear
51°
|
Feels like 49°
Precipitation
1%
Humidity
70%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Clear
53°
3 AM
Clear
53°
6 AM
Clear
51°
9 AM
Sunny
63°
12 PM
Sunny
83°
3 PM
Sunny
80°
6 PM
Sunny
78°
9 PM
Clear
71°

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Frequently asked questions

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

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