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Hickey Creek Wildlife and Environmental Area
Wildlife park · Alva, Florida
Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimComfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 2,240 ft³/s over 60 years).
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Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimComfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 02292900, as of Aug 22, 4:45 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 2,240 ft³/s over 60 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 4:45 AM gauge-local time
Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 2,240 ft³/s over 60 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Florida yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CALOOSAHATCHEE RIVER AT S-79, NR.OLGA, FLA (1.8 mi away), as of Aug 22, 4:45 AM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hickey Creek Wildlife and Environmental Area?
- Hickey Creek Wildlife and Environmental Area is a wildlife park in Alva, Florida.
- What is the water temperature at Hickey Creek Wildlife and Environmental Area?
- As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Hickey Creek Wildlife and Environmental Area in Alva, Florida is 73°F (23°C), measured by USGS gauge 02292900, 1.8 miles away.
- Can you swim at Hickey Creek Wildlife and Environmental Area?
- Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 22, 2026.
- How is Hickey Creek Wildlife and Environmental Area rated?
- Hickey Creek Wildlife and Environmental Area in Alva, Florida has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 251 reviews.
- What amenities does Hickey Creek Wildlife and Environmental Area have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Hickey Creek Wildlife and Environmental Area include camping-nearby.
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