Deep Creek Hot Springs
Address: 6100 Bowen Ranch Road Apple Valley, Ca
Website: DeepCreekHotSprings
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 out 5 stars) Ultimate Hot Springs Rating
Address: 6100 Bowen Ranch Road Apple Valley, Ca
Website: DeepCreekHotSprings
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 out 5 stars) Ultimate Hot Springs Rating
General Description: Deep Creek Hot Springs is found along the Pacific Crest Trail in the Southern California mountains. The hot spring hippie utopia is found deep into a steep 2 mile canyon through San Bernardino National Forest. Deep Creek is a clothing optional all natural hot spring that boasts 6-7 different soaking pools depending on the season. Day use only.
Location: From Los Angeles, California it is 2 hours and 15 minutes to Bowen Ranch to park your car.
Directions: From Los Angeles, California take US-101 S 2 min (0.5 mi) Take I-10 E, I-210 E/Foothill Fwy, CA-210 and I-15 N to Ranchero Rd in Hesperia. Take exit 140 from I-15 N 1 h 5 min (70.0 mi) Continue on Ranchero Rd to your destination 59 min (22.4 mi)
Accessibility: Deep Creek Hot Springs has basically two routes. Both are difficult level. The first route is from Bowden Ranch which is a 2 mile hike down and up a steep mountain. The other is a 6 mile mostly even hike along Bradford Ridge Path.
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Hot Springs: Deep Creek Hot Springs is along the Pacific Crest Trail in the These springs are along deep creek. The source of the hot springs is 117 degrees. Depending on the time of the year the river fluctuates with temperature and flow. The springs are on the other side of the creek. There are three spring areas. The best one is a 6 foot deep pool like springs that is about 100 degrees depending on how far you are away from the source. The other one has a small waterfall it is about 104 degrees and the other is river side and it is about 104 degrees. These springs are rustic and natural.
Hot Spring Tips: Deep Creek has a fee to park on Bowen Ranch. Deep Creek is best in the spring and fall. It gets very hot in the summer. Bring enough supplies especially water. No camping is permitted around Deep Creek. Camping is available at Bowen Ranch. Pack out all trash. This hot springs is pet friendly. Dogs need to be on a leash. No dogs in hot springs. No glass please.
Youtube Video on Deep Creek Hot Springs is below.