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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.
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natural watercourse in Custer County, Idaho, United States of America; geonames ID = 5584908

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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 13131000, as of Aug 23, 9:00 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
18 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
4.45 ft
water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge ANTELOPE CREEK NR DARLINGTON, ID (9.2 mi away), as of Aug 23, 9:00 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 74° L: 54°
Sunny
Sunny
67°
|
Feels like 60°
Precipitation
4%
Humidity
34%
Wind
9 mph
UV Index
3.1
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
59°
3 AM
Overcast
55°
6 AM
Cloudy
55°
9 AM
Sunny
62°
12 PM
Sunny
71°
3 PM
Partly Cloudy
74°
6 PM
Sunny
72°
9 PM
Partly Cloudy
59°

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Frequently asked questions

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