Deep Creek Hot Springs, located on the Pacific Crest Nat'l Scenic Trl, Apple Valley, CA 92308, USA, provides a natural hot springs experience accessible via a challenging hike.
Platform Category: Campgrounds & RV Parks (Related Natural Attraction)
While not a traditional campground or RV park, Deep Creek Hot Springs is a significant natural attraction that enhances the recreational value of nearby camping areas. It provides a unique experience for hikers and campers, offering natural hot springs in a scenic canyon setting. The hot springs are often a destination for those utilizing nearby campgrounds, making it a related attraction within the Campgrounds & RV Parks category.
Environment:
Deep Creek Hot Springs is nestled in a deep canyon, requiring a strenuous hike to access. The environment is natural and rugged, with multiple trails leading to the hot springs, including sections of the Pacific Crest Trail. The location features five different natural pools, offering varying temperatures and settings. The area is popular, especially on weekends, and is clothing optional. The hike to the hot springs involves a descent into the canyon, and the return hike is uphill, requiring significant physical effort. The dirt road leading to the trailhead is a slow, washboard road. The overall environment is described as "extraterrestrial," highlighting its unique and captivating nature.
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Deep Creek Hot Springs near Apple Valley, CA, offers a unique natural hot springs experience. Accessible via a strenuous hike, it features multiple pools and a scenic canyon setting. Ideal for hikers and those seeking a natural retreat. This place is great! Strenuous hike down into a deep canyon and easy to get lost, especially if you haven't been there before, the map they give you is confusing, please give yourself as least an hour to hike out before sunset, is back up out of the canyon over 2 miles, got lost in the dark last time with no service and it was scary! 5 different pools, busy on the weekends, clothing optional, I like during the week a lot better. Oh my gosh!!! the best hot spring in california so far. #vanlife camped at Bowen Campground & stayed one night. i wished for more The washboard dirt road is a slow going (unless you actually want to trash your vehicle) It’s so worth it. the entire experience was extraterrestrial. It’s part of the PCTrail and there are multiple trails that lead in with quite a few people from LA area coming in for some hours. I recommend camping Check out the website for more info. if you like hot springs this is one to go to. cheers.
Contact Information:
Phone: (909) 382-2600 or +1 909-382-2600
Address: Pacific Crest Nat'l Scenic Trl, Apple Valley, CA 92308, USA
This place is great! Strenuous hike down into a deep canyon and easy to get lost, especially if you haven't been there before, the map they give you is confusing, please give yourself as least an hour to hike out before sunset, is back up out of the canyon over 2 miles, got lost in the dark last time with no service and it was scary! 5 different pools, busy on the weekends, clothing optional, I like during the week a lot better.
Oh my gosh!!! the best hot spring in california so far. #vanlife camped at Bowen Campground & stayed one night. i wished for more The washboard dirt road is a slow going (unless you actually want to trash your vehicle) It’s so worth it. the entire experience was extraterrestrial. It’s part of the PCTrail and there are multiple trails that lead in with quite a few people from LA area coming in for some hours. I recommend camping Check out the website for more info. if you like hot springs this is one to go to. cheers.
Another one of my favorite hot springs. The hike from the ranch is not clearly marked when you start but once you fint the trail it is a steep downhill hike with breathtaking views. Once you reach the springs there are various pools to soak in with various temperatures. We went early and there were already a few people there. Seems that they illegally camped there. The vibe is great. The surroundings beautiful. Everywhere nice and clean. We really enjoyed our visit.
A very doable hike (with good planning depending time of year) ending in fantastic hot springs. The Bowen Ranch itself is very beautiful, isolated and rustic, which is awesome, with self check in. But I or anyone really would appreciate a little more information before setting out for the first time. And maybe to lodge guests hiking plan, as the 'call us if you get lost' doesn't work with no cell service in the canyon. I was not aware the springs were on the opposite side of the trail end, thought I had made a wrong turn. and was tearfully going to give up had another hiker not shown up to lead the way traversing the pond to save my day. Thanks buddy! **** so when the trail ends, the springs are on the other side and depending on rain, you may have to wade over *****
Saw this place on the map and was curious to see it. Best decision ever! There are several ways to get there. We chose to get there by hiking for 1.5 hrs on a partially very steep path. I would highly recommend to wear good hiking boots as the path can be quite slippery and did I mention that it can be quite steep. The water in the little ponds is exceptionally warm but not too hot. The environment is beautiful and taking a hot "bath" surrounded by mountains and just beside the a creek is a great experience. Highly recommend to visit this hidden jewel.