Re: FAQ's

Here's some more questions that might want to be included:

"When is the best time of year to enjoy the springs?"

"When during the week can I find the least amount of people there?"

"I assume there's no reservations to camp at Bowen Ranch--if I take a group on Sunday, before Memorial Day will we even find a spot?"

"Is nudity tolerated/common at the camp sites?"

"Is nudity at the springs always O.K. regardless of who's already there?"

"Is there any sexual activity or lewd conduct that goes on there, either out in the open or hidden in the bushes?"

"Is it OK to hike in and out nude along the trail from Bowden Ranch?"

"What are camping accomodations like at the ranch?"

"I've read that nudity is OK at the ranch, is that true?"

"Does it just apply to a camping area, or can I get out of my car and get naked?"

"When do the wildflowers peak?"

"I understand there is another way into Deep Creek? Up from a dam or something? How is parking there? Is the hike more difficult from that direction? Do we have to cross the creek from that way?"

"Does anybody know how the weather at the creek corresponds to what I get at weather.com when I put 92308. Is it hotter/colder in the creek than at the Apple Valley? If so, by how any degrees? Is there a reliable source other than weather.com or accuweather.com?"

"Where is the best (free) place to park and access the springs?"

"Are there many weekend visitors this time of year?"

"What's the creek water level like?"

"I was just wondering if it is unbearably cold in the area this time of year, I had wanted to spend a night at the ranch and hike down the next morning, but sources indicate it would be too cold to have a good time, anyone have any experience to share? "

"Although I've been hiking in to Deep Creek Hot Springs for several decades I'm not familiar with the popular names of the individual spring pools. What are they named?"

"I've heard mention of Forest Service or BLM 4wheel drive roads around and near DC. Can anyone tell me the road numbers, or how to access them?"

"Does anyone know the creek temperature and how much it varies?"

"I was wondering how many people were naked last weekend?"

Good luck!!