Re: Mike Castro provides security

Waltice1, a LOT has changed since those old threads from 22 years ago. There is no longer any need to go through the "original" Bowen Ranch. Just drive a another half mile to the "new" campground and parking area. Your car will be safe there, and access to the trail down to the springs is easy. Enjoy!

Directions Getting to Deep Creek Hot Springs:

From the I-15, Exit Ranchero or Main St. in Hesperia, head east about 8 miles to Rock Springs Road.
Drive east on Rock Springs Road about 4 miles, and go past the 4-way stop at Kiowa Road, where it turns into Roundup Way.
Follow Roundup Way 2 miles, turn left on Central Rd.
Drive North on Central for 1/2 mile, then turn right on Ocotillo Way.
Drive about 3 miles East on Ocotillo Way, then
Turn right onto Bowen Ranch Rd.(a dirt road) and follow south for 6.2 miles
After 2.5 miles, keep RIGHT at the Coxey Truck Trail split.

Drive over & past a cattle guard at mile 4

The entrance is 6.2 miles down Bowen Ranch Rd from Ocotillo Way. You will see a "Bowen Ranch" sign hanging on telephone poles at our entrance & a tall metal water tank on the hill.

If you see an old shack cabin, turn around! You are at the wrong place! We are another 1/2 mile further down Bowen Ranch Road.
Remember to keep right at the 3 way split just before our entrance.

A 4 wheel drive is NOT necessary to drive here unless it just snowed or rained for several days.