While on fire watch last week I too noticed cars in the Bowen Ranch parking lot despite the closure of the SBNF. Since ol Laughing Bear is not the hotsprings police, all I did was notice. The USFS had their hands full at the time ,so I doubt that a few skinny dippers at the hotsprings were a high priority. Hotspringers beware.....dont get caught with your pants down by the Ranger as the forest is closed to all, including the local residents of the area. This ol bear will respect the closure until it is lifted. I would like to encourage others to do the same.