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Bearcamp River Flow Today

As of October 8, 2026 at 4:00 AM, the Bearcamp River is flowing at 13 cfs at South Tamworth, NH — 31% of normal for the date and down 2% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite

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Bearcamp River At South Tamworth: 31% of normal
Typical gauge
31% of normal for the date
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Biggest flow now
13cfs South Tamworth
Updated
Oct 8, 4:00 AM
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River briefing · Oct 8, 2026

Bearcamp River conditions today

Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.

At South Tamworth, the Bearcamp River is running 13 cfs — 31% of normal, down 2% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 31% of normal).

Headwaters to mouth

How the Bearcamp River compares to normal

Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.

Flow along the river, upstream to downstream

  1. South Tamworth553 ft 13 cfs31%

Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.

Where every gauge sits

One dot per Bearcamp River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (31%).

Typical gauge 31%
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Bearcamp River flow report

1 gauge
Streamgage Streamflow % of normal 24h Gage height Elevation
Bearcamp River At South Tamworth NH
Oct 8, 4:00 AM · USGS 01064801
13 cfs 31% -2% 3.31 ft 553 ft

USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.

History

Bearcamp River streamflow over time

Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).

About this river

Bearcamp River

The Bearcamp River is a 26.3-mile-long river located in New Hampshire, USA. The river flows south through the White Mountains and eventually merges with the Ossipee River. It is known for its pristine waters and excellent fishing. The river was historically used for logging and powered many sawmills along its banks. Today, the river is used for hydroelectric power generation with dams and reservoirs including the Bearcamp Pond and the Lower Bearcamp Pond. Agriculture and recreational activities, such as kayaking and canoeing, also take place along the river. The Bearcamp River offers a diverse array of activities, making it a popular destination for visitors and locals alike.

FAQ

About the Bearcamp River

How is the Bearcamp River flowing right now?

As of October 8, 2026, the Bearcamp River is flowing at 13 cfs at South Tamworth, NH, about 31% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.

Is the Bearcamp River running high or low?

The typical gauge on the Bearcamp River is at 31% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.

Where does the data come from?

Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.

Can I get alerts for a gauge?

Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.

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