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Bear Creek
River
Warm water — comfortable, stay sun-safe
Good to swimWarm water — comfortable, stay sun-safe: water temperature is 87°F, warm enough that sun and heat are the main concerns.
- Water temperature is 87°F, warm enough that sun and heat are the main concerns.
river in Lancaster County, South Carolina, United States of America
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Warm water — comfortable, stay sun-safe
Good to swimWarm water — comfortable, stay sun-safe: water temperature is 87°F, warm enough that sun and heat are the main concerns.
- Water temperature is 87°F, warm enough that sun and heat are the main concerns. — USGS gauge 02147310, as of Aug 23, 10:15 AM gauge-local time
No official beach-advisory feed for South Carolina yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CATAWBA RIVER AT GREAT FALLS, SC (1.7 mi away), as of Aug 23, 10:15 AM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bear Creek?
- Bear Creek is a river in South Carolina.
- What is the water temperature at Bear Creek?
- As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Bear Creek in South Carolina is 87°F (30°C), measured by USGS gauge 02147310, 1.7 miles away.
- Can you swim at Bear Creek?
- Warm water — comfortable, stay sun-safe: water temperature is 87°F, warm enough that sun and heat are the main concerns. Checked August 23, 2026.
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