by Sam D. - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Hi! I just came back from my trip to Little Caliente Hot Springs. I met a couple who said that they visited Deep Creek at least twice after the closure. They saw no signs of closure anywhere. They also mentioned that there was more trash around than they have ever seen before. Do you think the springs will be open after Jan 5th ?by Sam D. - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Have you seen any people/cars in the Bowen Ranch parking lot ? I am wandering if people still access the springs regardless of closure.by Sam D. - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Hi! I saw this posting at Soak.Net: Greetings all, here is the U.S. Forest Service response to the Deep Creek Volunteers letter requesting information about the closure. Please keep in mind Deep Creek Hot Springs is still officially closed. Subject: Status of Deep Creek Hot Springs Date: Mon, 1 Dec 2003 Hello (name of DCV Coordinator). I received your letter today. I have started someby Sam D. - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Hi again! Thank you for the directions. I think I now know where to turn :-) A few more questions: 1) Where do I park? 2) How hot/cold is the water 3) Is the trail as streneous as to the Deep Creek( I need to know how much water I need to bring) ? 4) Is the place C/O ? Any info is greatly appreciated!by Sam D. - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Sorry to bug you, but can you be more specific about where to turn and where to park. I am not familiar with the area and will have a heck of a time finding the place. Is it possible to take a digital picture of the "cattle guard" and post it on the site, please? Also, does anybody know the temperature of the pools at the springs and whether it is CO ? Any info is greatly appreciatby Sam D. - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Does anybody know Mike Castro's phone number ?by Sam D. - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
I have not seen the posts below, so I asked this question. Basically, based on the information on the San Bernardino Forrest Service web site, the closure has been lifted.by Sam D. - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Hi all ! With all the rains do you think DC will reopen after Nov 15th ?by Sam D. - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Hi! I just called the park rangers office and was toild that the access to the Bowen Raunch is opened but the access to the hot springs is still closed. We should inquire again on or after Nov 15th. Let's respect the closureby Sam D. - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
As of 12:37 11/08/2003 the information on the official web site does not refer to any reopenings: http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sanbernardino/by Sam D. - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Hi ! I am wandering if Deep Creek is a part of San Bernardino Forrest? Since the forrest is closed, is DC closed as well ? I talked to a guy yesterday who flies his plane on weekends and he said that Mike Castro's parking lot had cars. Does he let people in ?by Sam D. - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Will anybody post as soon as the access to the springs is open again, please. Thanks, Sam D.by Sam D. - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Will anybody please post if the access to Deep Creek is affected. Many Thanks, Samby Sam D. - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Very good but no mention of mud fights that destroy the natural beauty of the place. Also no mention of sunscreen and mud on people's bodies when they go into the pools. .... just a thought ?by Sam D. - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Just got home from spending a great day at the springs. The place looked pretty clean. I was wandering who I should thank in my prairs? At around 6 PM a couple showed up with Smirnoff Ice glass bottles. I talked to them but they were not very responsive. I hope they did not break the bottles. As I was climbing up at around 7 PM I came across 3 guys on stinking sports bikes. I was able to trace tby Sam D. - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Hi! I know it's off the subject but since so many Deep Creek visitors also visited other springs, I decided to ask. I've read a couple of articles in this forum on Big and Little Caliente. Which one would you recommend? Also, do I need the Forrest Permits for day use only and for parking in the parking lot(no camping); and if I do, where can I buy one? I will also be visiting Bridgeport nextby Sam D. - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Is there a good resource to tell me how to get there? I'll be working in Santa Barbara in October and would like to visit. Any info is greatly appreciated.by Sam D. - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Hi! Do you need a 4x4 to get to both springs? If no, which road is more difficult - the road to Caliente or to Deep Creek via Bowen Ranch? Any input is appreciatedby Sam D. - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
I followed somebody's advice on this forum and called in sick today to come to the springs. There were around 12 people including AZ Mike and Sycamore. We all had a nice time as the weather was not too hot. The springs looked pretty clean thanks to AZ Mike's efforts. I did not see much trash at the springs but the trail was in a pretty bad shape. I picked up some trash but more needs to be carrby Sam D. - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Just got home tired and weary from a wonderful day at the springs. There were about 30 people altogether. The place looked pretty trashed. I gave appropriate burial to about 200 cigarette buts probably leaving another 300 to live another day. Amongst regulars I saw Arizona Mike who brought a saw to cut a huge dead tree that somebody brought close to the creek. With all the fire danger this seasonby Sam D. - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
I refered the http://www.deepcreekhotsprings.org/ to my friend to get more info and he said the site was down. I tried myself and can confirm that the web site s down. Is it going to be down for long?by Sam D. - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California