Went to the springs on Sunday and was amazed at the amount or people that were camping there. As I first arrived there was a group camped at the contemplation pool and pretty much dominating that space. The worst part is they had a fire going to cook something??? huh fire, these people are trashing this place. Anyway there were many more camp areas set up along the stream and I fear that most proby juliankaye - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Arrived at the ranch at about 10am and the lot had maybe 10 cars. The weather was perfect, 82 and no wind. While preparing for my nude hike down and few more cars arrived. 2 of the groups were first timers and asked me for hiking directions to the springs, and I pointed them in the right direction. Nice hike in, passed noboby leaving, which I felt was odd since ususally people are returning to thby juliankaye - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Great report and thanks for the work on the pools.by juliankaye - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Not sure if my race, Italian, is more affect by the wind, but maybeby juliankaye - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Arrived at the ranch about 11 and there were 2 cars already there and another that arrived the same time as me. Really cool group of 3 in the other car, 1 guy and 2 girls. We chatted a bit and hiked down together to the springs. The girls were great, both were friends and they had the best laugh to them. Just both happy and fun people to be around. The hike down was nice, warm air ( around 60), aby juliankaye - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Looking foward to some trip reports from a female perspective.by juliankaye - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
My only concern with a baby or toddler is the hike and the slippery rocks around the pools. I have enough trouble navigating the rocks while carrying my shoes in one hand, or once slipping while carrying a beer. Carrying a child seems risky in these conditions.by juliankaye - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Arrived at the ranch near 1045 and there was couple of cars in the lot. It was a bit chilly for me as I was preparing for the hike. While getting ready a car arrived with 1 guy and he was off on his freehike before me. Just as I was starting to hike another car arrrived with 1 person. I caught up with the guy ahead of me and we had a nice chat on the hike down. The weather had warmed and the windby juliankaye - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Nice report from Friday. I had to go again on Saturday because of the great weather and again it was a great day. Not to crowed, everone was very cool and relaxed. Good crowd and a nice time. Had my usual one beer, a Fosters from Stater bros ( 1.99 good deal) , that I always pick up on the way in which is perfect for me. I was offered a 24 oz Tecate and said yes, which made me a bit more buzzed tby juliankaye - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
That is true, you never know what kind of crowd will be there. Idiots are idiots and part of life. I forget to mention another great part of my trip on Wed was the fact that while hikiing out the wind was at my back.by juliankaye - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
With the week off from work and the original plan to head to the beach cutailed by the overcast coast I decided to hit the springs for a hike and soak. Having August weather in the 80's and low 90's in the desest is like stealing. I arrived at the ranch at 10 and saw maybe 8 cars parked. There was a freehiking couple applying suncreen for their hike and another couple having lunch at the table inby juliankaye - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Nice report, the trash problem is just amazing. I was doing some mountian biking yesterday near where I live and I saw where a person had cleaned up some of the turnouts on the road and had make these cool little " please do not liter signs." Very nice, and the turnouts had been a pleasure to ride by and not see a bunch of trash on the side. On my way down I saw the sign missing on oneby juliankaye - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
The only problem with that sign is that the idiots that litter would not understand it. I think a good sign would say, " only idiots litter."by juliankaye - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
thanks for the good comments. yeah ,I really just like to keep a time because it seems to make the exercise more fun.by juliankaye - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
ok, we can raceby juliankaye - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
nice, the sign of a good storyteller is to make the reader feel like they were thereby juliankaye - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Since there has been a lack of reports I thought I would give one from my last visit. Last Thursday, arrived at the ranch at about 1145 and maybe 10 cars were parked there. Hiked down and passed 1 person leaving. The weather was nice, high 70's and a mild breeze. Maybe 30 people at the springs and most were wearing their suits. I was free all day and had a nice time soaking and drinking a Fostersby juliankaye - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Tried this route for the first time yesterday. I come from the San Gabriel Valley and had business in the AM in San Bernadino on Waterman ave. I figured this was a perfect time to try this route since I have alwasy used the Bowen ranch route previous. Stopped by the Starbucks and used their wifi to finish my work for the day and headed up the hill. Drive was ok and I had a little trouble findingby juliankaye - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
I have been to the springs many times and have alwasys hiked in from the ranch. I always free hike from the parking lot. My question is about the Bradford Trail, is it ok to free hike the whole way to the springs or is there any section where it is discouraged on this route. thanksby juliankaye - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
OK day at the springs yesterday. The road to the ranch was a little ruted in spots from the rain, but overall pretty good. Arrived at about 12 and hiked down, passed 2 guys walking out and the crowd at the springs was maybe 25 total. Too many tents, they seemed to dominate all the good spots to hang out. I counted 4 tents near the springs and I have never seen that many campers there at one time.by juliankaye - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
I have read alot of the negative stuff about this guy, but I have never had a problem. Most of the time when I go I just put the 5 dollars in the slot and drive on. The times I have talked to him he has been fine and I remember once talking to a lady who was behind the screen and she seemed nice. I would forget the beer idea and just stop at the sign and give the money and be on my way. I just wiby juliankaye - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Freehiked down from the ranch about 1145 and had a great hike. The parking lot had only had a few cars, so I figured it would be pretty quiet at the springs. My first meeting was 3 very nice and attractive ladies floating in tubes in the water. We had a great talk and I received a wonderful back massage when I asked one of the ladies to help with sunscreen on my back. Went across and soaked a bitby juliankaye - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
HI, my feelings are Deep Creek is clothinkg optionial, so weekend or weekday, enjoy it as you like. If some people are not comfortable with nudity then that us their problen, not yours. If I ever go on a weekend and I happend to be the only nude person, I would stay the course. Have fun.by juliankaye - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
really nice job!by juliankaye - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
if you are worried about what people wear, then go to newport beach. deep creek is for all, that is why it is clothing optional and a very amazing place.by juliankaye - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
you guys need to give outlaw a break and not focus on her opinion of gays, but the fact she felt harassed by a large , very intimidating, group of guys. I saw this group and they were way over the top and if they were indeed bothering her boyfriend then she has every right to complain and call them whatever she wants.by juliankaye - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
yeah, when I was standing to the side watching this group of obvious gay dudes passing me and having every 3ed one ask me to stay, I knew it was time to go. I was nude and have speedo tan lines, and saw how they all were checking me out. they were just too big of a group and you could tell they were going to try to take over the place. Heart, I think you must have been on of the hot girls that waby juliankaye - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
arrived at the ranch about 11am and hiked in nude from the parking lot. only about 6 cars there. ran in to a beautiful young lady on the trail who was looking for a sweatshirt she had dropped on the hike in. I had just passed it, so I showed her where it was. My good deed for the day. we both hiked in from there, she rejoined her boyfriend and I crossed the stream. light crowd, mostly 20ish andby juliankaye - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
I was joking about the acid part, it just reminded me of a scene from a movie. you guys looked like you were having a good time.by juliankaye - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
arrived at the ranch at about 11am and walked in nude. passed one nice couple who were hiking down to the stream on the way down. when I arrived at the water it felt very refreshing after the walk down. crossed the stream and sat in the warm pool by myself for about 30 min and enjoyed a nice cold 24oz beer. There was 2 nude couples covering their entire bodies with mudd near the stream below theby juliankaye - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California