Some naturist friends and I are planning a trip to the new campground and wanted to hear how the experience is. I saw on their website that they permit nudity in private campsites. Are the sites well spaced out? And can you still free hike to the springs from your campsite?by PCThiker251 - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Thanks all for the feedback. I had never had any issue with the owners of Bowen either; like Trailgal said, I’ve just been polite and mindful of the rules, and they have always been helpful. That’s why I was surprised by the recent Yelp reviews. And yeah I agree- nothing ruins the DCHS experience more than drunk idiots and folks who don’t respect the clothing-optional tradition.by PCThiker251 - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Hi all, I wanted to see if anyone on the board has been to Bowen Ranch in the past few weeks and been able to get through the gate. The recent Yelp reviews discussing problems with the owners at the gate have been of some concern. I love hiking the stretches of the PCT in and around DCHS, but live more than two hours away, so I don't want to chance driving to park at Bowen if I'm likely toby PCThiker251 - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California