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Little 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 29 ft³/s over 27 years).
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natural watercourse in Grant County, Oregon, United States; geonames ID = 5736812

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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 14036860, as of Aug 23, 7:30 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 29 ft³/s over 27 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 7:30 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
21 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.11 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 29 ft³/s over 27 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge JOHN DAY R AT BLUE MTN HOT SPGS NR PRAIRIE CITY,OR (16 mi away), as of Aug 23, 7:30 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Little Bear Creek

H: 80° L: 50°
Sunny
Sunny
57°
|
Feels like 53°
Precipitation
1%
Humidity
52%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
0.8
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Clear
60°
3 AM
Clear
54°
6 AM
Clear
50°
9 AM
Sunny
63°
12 PM
Sunny
77°
3 PM
Sunny
79°
6 PM
Sunny
76°
9 PM
Clear
58°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Little Bear Creek?
Little Bear Creek is a river in Oregon.
Can you swim at Little 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 Little Bear Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Little Bear Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby