Quotewindsailor Blacks beach; one of the best nude beaches in California, near San Diego. Perhaps one of the best in the Country. On the East Coast Florida has its Haulover Beach and on the West Coast California has its Blacks. I have to agree! My favorite beach here in Southern California. I think it's the only free beach in Southern California, free parking! It takes me about an hour and aby Rudedog - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
I was at Blacks Sunday. Good nude crowd. People playing volley ball, horse shoes, swimming, surfing, body boarding, old people, young people, families, and awesome weather! Got a little burnt but I was there all day.by Rudedog - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
On the weekend of June 23/24 2012 two naturist groups, SCNA, and San Diego Camping Bares plan a weekend at the springs. I think all those that support "Clothing optional" should also be there in numbers that weekend to help support the no clothes option. I only post this because in the twenty plus years since my first day nude at the springs, it ante so nude anymore! How times have chby Rudedog - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
I say Yes to more Offroading!by Rudedog - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Anybody camping at Bowen Ranch this weekend? Can you have a camp fire there? If so let me know. I have a big truck and lots of fire wood. I wouldnt mind meeting up with some of you folks. Cool people only!by Rudedog - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
I have also hiked out in freezing temps at sunset with all my clothes wet cause I fell crossing the creek. I hiked out in my wet boxers and boots! Buy the time I got back to my truck my boxers and boots where all iced-up! Be prepaired when you go outdoors! Anything can happen!by Rudedog - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
I have been going to the springs for at least 20 years and have never had any problems. Yes I have seen stupid people there but most of the time everybody is very cool. I have made no plans for this weekend and may head out there Friday night or Saturday morning.by Rudedog - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
The very hot forcast may keep people away. My advise hike in early and hike out late. Take plenty of water for the hike out. I have hiked out in 100 degree temps not a good idea! No shade!by Rudedog - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
For those of you that dont know. When I first started going to the springs back about 1989. You would pass through Bowen Ranch and park at the "4x4" parking lot. You could park at the ranch or go down to the 4x4 parking. I think the sign at the Bowen Ranch recomened 4x4 vechicals only. I used to go down with my 2WD Ranger. It was known as the Bowen Ranch Toll Road. Hey windsailor, iby Rudedog - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
How was Horse Springs camp ground? Anybody there? I camped there in November hoping to hike to Hawes Ranch. Little did I know it was Hunting Season. There where a groupe of Hunters at the camp ground and many out and about the next day all over the place. So no hiking for me but the camp ground was great.by Rudedog - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
The Freedom Trail is accessable by car if you come in from Bowen Ranch Road. After the Freedom trail the road gets rough with a steep down grade. You'll know when your'e there! A 4x4 is reccomended. I go that way with my Bronco or Superduty Crew Cab no problem. Drive a little further and your at the foot trail that comes down from Bowen Ranch and continues on to the Springs. Thats where I park.by Rudedog - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Speedos? Where do you think you are, on a beach in France? lol! Most people I have seen wearing a Speedo at the springs have been from Europe. Nothing wrong with that. Yes some people think Speedos are gay but some people also think running around naked in public is also gay. So like I always say, "If you dont have anything good to say dont say anything".by Rudedog - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
I had to check on Google Earth and yes it looks like you where at the parking area. I have been all over those trails but dont know all the numbers. I normally take Bowen Ranch road and turn off to the right just before Bowen Ranch.by Rudedog - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Yes!by Rudedog - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
"Are kids allowed?" Thats a dumb question from the start! Deep Creek is in the National Forest and open to everybody!by Rudedog - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
I agree with Wizard!by Rudedog - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Hipockets, Hello! I was at Devils Hole July 20, 2010. The water looked real nice for some skinny dipping! Check out my video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mv-tfXjD02Uby Rudedog - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
I found a dog one night out by Roundup and Bowen Ranch Rd. or more like the dog found me. It was winter time with some snow on the ground. It was about sunset and I had stopped to inflate my tires before hitting the hiway. This dog came out of nowhere and just sat down next to my truck. When I finish airing up I opend my door and the dog jumped in! The dog looked like a Sheperd Husky mix with noby Rudedog - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
The only people to blame are the spectators that stand to close to the track. I've been to many a race in the desert and the younger crowd (twenty somethings) like to hang out to close to the track. Add drugs and alcohal and it turns into one big party. If you look at the average ages of those killed you will find there all in there twentys. When are people going to take resonsibility for thereby Rudedog - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Wow! I was there Friday, sorry I missed that. It looks doable if your not scared of hights. Great pictures!by Rudedog - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Good report! I was tempted to hit the springs Friday but stopped at the spillway and spent the day there. So Iam glad I mist those rowdy people. I dont mind the crowds as long as people are mellow but I dont like the loud and stupid!by Rudedog - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
I was there June 3, the water is alittle above waste high and cool. I took some video if you want to take a look. http://www.youtube.com/user/rudedogii#p/u/6/C_WTXUB7MKsby Rudedog - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
I have never seen this guy before but I will keep an eyeout. Thanks for the warning.by Rudedog - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Gee! I hope the springs doesnt start to be a gay hangout. I heard of some nude beaches being closed down because of there public behavior.by Rudedog - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Anybody going down to the springs this Sunday. The weather should start to warm up making for a good weekend.by Rudedog - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
There should be a lot of fresh sand and runoff from the mountains. Gold? I wounder? I have found over a dollars worth of change with my metel dectector. Anyway its a nice place to spend a sunny day! Good luck!by Rudedog - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Trouble at the Springs? I've been going to the springs for a least 20 years. The only trouble I have ever had was people and glass bottles. I have had to confront people about the dangers of glass at the Springs more than once. I dont know why more people dont speak up.by Rudedog - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
I think this should be a reminder to everybody. Be prepaired! One winter I was crossing back across the stream with my clothes in my backpack and shoes in hand , when I slipped and fell into the cold water. My backpack and shoes got wet. So I had no dry clothes to put on when I reached the other side. The sun was setting and the air temp was droping. My towel was soaking wet and weighd about thby Rudedog - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
I dont see anything wrong with campers who leave no trash and respect others! No harm no foul!by Rudedog - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Ok, I am in! What do we need for the clean up. I know for sure a good Swimming pool hose is need to vacum out the bottom of the pools. Anybody have some more thoughts? Please make a post and lets make this happen.by Rudedog - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California