Late Spring, Summer and Fall. Mislatnah Creek cannot be safely forded in winter and early spring due to high water.
Access is provided to the river and smaller tributaries for fishing and swimming.
Elevations range from 500 feet to 1,200 feet. The Kalmiopsis Wilderness is located across the river at the confluence of Boulder Creek. The Tincup Trail is 30 miles, by road, northeast of Brookings, Oregon. Bulletin board, registration, parking, picnic tables, toilet and trash collection at the trailhead.