Nancy Creek
- 2.6 mi
- round trip
- 527 ft
- climb
- 1,824 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
- Mar–Jun, Oct–Nov
- best months
Is Nancy Creek open right now?
No closures listed
The Forest Service lists no closures for Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests.
As of · Source: USFS · Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Nancy Creek is an easy out-and-back hike of about 2.6 miles in the Gold Beach Ranger District of the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests in Oregon. The trail climbs to a high point of 1,824 feet from a low of 1,611 feet, with a total round-trip gain of 527 feet. The trail is on natural surface and is not accessible. Bikes and horses are not allowed. The Forest Service lists its open season as June through October, and the hike takes about an hour to complete. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from the nearby Illahe weather station, which sits well below the trail, run to highs around 75°F in May and 69°F in October, while July and August average highs near 90°F. Oak Flat Campground/Gravel Bar is about 1.9 miles away, and Game Lake is about 2 miles away. Pine Grove and Hardscrabble are both within about 3 miles.
Local outfitters
- John Carl Guide Service3 mi away
- Turtle Rock RV Resort23 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Best time to go · Mar–Jun, Oct–Nov
Best time to visit Nancy Creek
Best months: March–June and October–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
51° / 37°
Feb
54° / 38°
Mar
59° / 39°
Apr
65° / 40°
May
75° / 43°
Jun
81° / 49°
Jul
90° / 52°
Aug
91° / 52°
Sep
86° / 48°
Oct
69° / 43°
Nov
55° / 40°
Dec
51° / 36°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Illahe, OR, 6.7 mi away at 348 ft. The station sits about 1,500 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Closures we've recorded since August 2026
Stage 2 Public Use Fire Restrictions (Forest-wide)
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests · Order dated September 4, 2026; seen Sep 3, 2026 → lifted Oct 28, 2026 · Forest Service
Stage 3 Public Use Fire Restrictions (Forest-wide)
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests · Order dated July 17, 2026; seen Aug 23, 2026 → lifted Sep 3, 2026 · Forest Service
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