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Photo: Little Crystal Creek Mutarnee north Queensland July 1984 IMG 0054 by John Robert McPherson (CC BY-SA 4.0) License

Crystal Creek

River

3.3(4 reviews)

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 52 ft³/s over 46 years).
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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 04146063, as of Aug 23, 2:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 52 ft³/s over 46 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 2:30 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
32 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.34 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 52 ft³/s over 46 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SOUTH BRANCH FLINT RIVER NEAR COLUMBIAVILLE,MI (1.9 mi away), as of Aug 23, 2:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Crystal Creek

H: 74° L: 57°
Overcast
Overcast
71°
|
Feels like 64°
Precipitation
74%
Humidity
49%
Wind
13 mph
UV Index
1.5
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
62°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
59°
6 AM
Clear
58°
9 AM
Sunny
62°
12 PM
Sunny
70°
3 PM
Partly Cloudy
72°
6 PM
Light rain
65°
9 PM
Moderate or heavy rain shower
62°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Crystal Creek?
Crystal Creek is a river in Michigan.
Can you swim at Crystal Creek?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.
How is Crystal Creek rated?
Crystal Creek in Michigan has an average visitor rating of 3.3 out of 5, based on 4 reviews.
What amenities does Crystal Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Crystal Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

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