[1] It flows from Mount Edziza generally east for roughly 11 km (6.8 mi)[4] to empty into Nuttlude Lake, an expansion of Kakiddi Creek, a tributary of the Klastline River, which in turn is a tributary of the Stikine River.

Its watershed covers 19.2 km2 (7.4 sq mi) and is entirely within Mount Edziza Provincial Park and Tenh Dẕetle Conservancy.

It is the location of a number of mineral claims which were staked before this creek was given provincial park status.

[1] Nido Creek originates from the many glaciers on the east side of Mount Edziza and Nanook Dome.

[9] Nido Creek's watershed is within the Mount Edziza volcanic complex.