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Pikes Creek Reservoir

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Use caution

Live flow only β€” 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 within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 2,490 ftΒ³/s over 127 years).
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Live flow only β€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only β€” 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. β€” USGS gauge 01536500, as of Aug 21, 10:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 2,490 ftΒ³/s over 127 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 10:45 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
4,200 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.34 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 2,490 ftΒ³/s over 127 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Pennsylvania yet β€” follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Susquehanna River at Wilkes-Barre, PA (9.4 mi away), as of Aug 21, 10:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Pikes Creek Reservoir

H: 77Β° L: 56Β°
Overcast
Overcast
67Β°
|
Feels like 68Β°
Precipitation
57%
Humidity
66%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Partly Cloudy
62Β°
3 AM
Clear
59Β°
6 AM
Clear
56Β°
9 AM
Sunny
64Β°
12 PM
Sunny
74Β°
3 PM
Overcast
76Β°
6 PM
Overcast
77Β°
9 PM
Overcast
70Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Pikes Creek Reservoir?
Pikes Creek Reservoir is a lake in Pennsylvania.
Can you swim at Pikes Creek Reservoir?
Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.
How is Pikes Creek Reservoir rated?
Pikes Creek Reservoir in Pennsylvania has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 19 reviews.
What amenities does Pikes Creek Reservoir have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Pikes Creek Reservoir include camping-nearby.

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Location & Contact

Pennsylvania 18621

Pennsylvania 18621

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Amenities

β›Ί Camping nearby