For the many years that I've been going to the springs I developed a routine where when my wife and other friends and I arrived at the springs from Bowen Ranch or the dam, we'd go for a dip in the creek and then soak in one or more of the hot pools. We'd usually arrive by 9:30 AM, and that early would often have much of the place to ourselves. By the time others were arriving, often in large groups, my tribe and I would depart for private little beaches upstream with rapids, pools and only the music of the running water. Keeping one of the hot pools for oneself and spouse or partner is asking a lot considering the number of visitors on any given day. On the other hand, there are guys so offensively horny that barbed wire wouldn't keep them away. When I encountered people like that I would ask them to move on upstream or downstream and find their own place, the one my lady and I occupy is not available. I also carry a slingshot if the guy thought he had viewing rights from afar. The few times I used it just the possibility of being hit made the offender depart. It's unfortunate that the sight of a nude woman can make some sad, lonely men so damned offensive.