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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 440 ft³/s over 45 years).
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natural watercourse in Lewis County, Washington, 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 14242580, as of Aug 23, 10:45 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 440 ft³/s over 45 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 10:45 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
274 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
120.13 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 440 ft³/s over 45 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge TOUTLE RIVER AT TOWER ROAD NEAR SILVER LAKE, WA (6.8 mi away), as of Aug 23, 10:45 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 76° L: 57°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
67°
|
Feels like 68°
Precipitation
42%
Humidity
72%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
2.6
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Overcast
65°
3 AM
Overcast
63°
6 AM
Patchy rain nearby
62°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
63°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
69°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
75°
6 PM
Sunny
74°
9 PM
Clear
62°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in Washington.
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.
What amenities does Bear Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Bear Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby