It begins at northeast of Horton on the east side of the Central Oregon Coast Range and flows generally northwest to near Alsea.

[4] Fishing in Oregon describes the South Fork as "fair-sized" stream with an average width of 40 feet (12 m).

Fishing for wild cutthroat trout is "excellent", and the stream also supports a population of steelhead.

Open from May 1 through October 31, it has campsites and day-use sites with tent pads, fire rings, picnic tables, toilets, and drinking water.

The nearby Fall Creek Trail system for mountain bikes has 6.5 miles (10.5 km) of forested routes for all skill levels.