There are three river miles of floating on Nome Creek before joining Beaver Creek. If launching in the Nome Creek Valley, boat motors are limited to 15 horsepower. Getting Picked Up Taking out of Beaver Creek NWR involves either making arrangements with an air taxi to be picked up off a gravel bar, or committing enough time to float down to the Dalton Highway Bridge on the Yukon River. There are several air taxi operators in Fairbanks that will make gravel bar landings to pick up floaters. Prior arrangements must be made for pick up dates and locations.
Bad weather can cause delays so be prepared to spend an extra night or two.
Using an inflatable raft is suggested if getting picked up by small plane. For those with some time, floating down Beaver Creek to the Yukon River is an unforgettable trip. It can take up to 3 weeks to float the 360 river miles from Nome Creek to the Dalton Highway Bridge. A canoe with a small boat motor is usually enough to navigate through the Yukon Flats and on the Yukon River.