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Burning 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 11 ft³/s over 15 years).
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natural watercourse in Park County, Colorado, 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 06714400, as of Aug 23, 9:50 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 11 ft³/s over 15 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 9:50 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
5 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
5.26 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 11 ft³/s over 15 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge S CLEAR CR ABV LOWER CABIN CR RES NR GEORGETOWN,CO (9.4 mi away), as of Aug 23, 9:50 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Burning Bear Creek

H: 68° L: 45°
Cloudy
Cloudy
61°
|
Feels like 54°
Precipitation
46%
Humidity
44%
Wind
8 mph
UV Index
5
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Light rain shower
47°
3 AM
Overcast
46°
6 AM
Overcast
45°
9 AM
Cloudy
57°
12 PM
Cloudy
66°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
65°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
58°
9 PM
Partly Cloudy
48°

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Frequently asked questions

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

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Amenities

Camping nearby