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Hot Spring camp

92%

· Apple Valley, San Bernardino, California

161 acres hosted by Jess E.

6 Vehicle/Tent sites

Near Mojave National Park

Within a 60-minute drive from the Mojave National Preserve Headquarters Visitor Center.

Clothing optional

Welcomes Hipcampers who prefer a clothing optional experience.

This off the grid property is the perfect place to escape the city and immerse yourself in nature. Nestled in the mountains of the high desert, we invite you to come stay in a peaceful serene setting where nature and wildlife encompasses you on this rural property surrounded by 1,000s of acres of undeveloped BLM and US Forestry land. Come escape from the city and relax at a place where you can enjoy yourself amongst others or be by yourself in your own private campsite. With 160 acres, there is lots of room for your large group to spread out or find a more private site to seclude yourself! Set up your campsite and park your vehicle at any of our developed sites that have a patch of turf, picnic tables and fire pits (grills available). Flushing toilets, pits toilets, potable water, and showers on site. The 40 minute hike to the Deep Creek Hot Springs is well worth the effort, and there's so much more natural beauty to see as you explore miles of hiking and OHV trails nearby and right on the property. The creek water in the Deep Creek canyon flows all year around, as does the hot spring source water that feeds the 6 creek-side hot pools, ranging in temperatures between 90F-108F. Weather can be extreme at times, with Winter temps ranging from 20*F to 40* F, and Summer temps reaching 112F+. The hike to the Deep Creek Hot Springs is fairly steep and can be difficult for some people, especially in warm weather, so everyone’s physical fitness needs to be considered when deciding to hike to the hot springs with pets, children, elderly people, or out-of-shape/over-weight people in your group. Although children are permitted on the property, we do not recommend bringing them due to occasional nudity that may be seen in the area and the degree of difficulty for the hike. In order to be prepared with the correct gear to make the hike to the hot springs and know the USFS rules that apply to the area, please educate yourself before coming by visiting the USFS website page for the Deep Creek area. Know before you go! The Deep Creek Hot Springs Camp is part of the historic Bowen Ranch property that was homesteaded in 1924. This property has been the camping and parking area for the Deep Creek Hot Springs for nearly a century. The Bowen Ranch property is under new ownership as of 2020 and we welcome everyone to come visit! Generally, we always have sites available and reservations are not necessary, but reserved sites are located in a more private area set aside for Hipcamp reservations with separate facilities from the general camping area. See our webpage deepcreekhotspringscampground.com for detailed driving directions to our property with the official trailhead located right on site.Situated at the edge of the San Bernardino Mountains in the Mojave Desert, and located 6 miles off the pavement in a rural part of the Apple Valley Highlands, this 160 acre property is the perfect place to escape the city and get back to nature! Camp and be surrounded by a beautiful landscape of desert chaparral, sage brush and Joshua trees mixed with Juniper and pinyon woodland areas that contains rare plants and animals unique only to this area. And just a 40 minute hike away from your campsite is the Deep Creek Hot Springs, where 6 natural lithium hot spring pools await. Besides hiking to the hot springs, the nearby area provides a plethora of sports and leisure activities to enjoy, such as hunting, fishing, gold panning, off-roading and more. You will surely enjoy visiting our property with all of the things to see and do nearby. The property is completely off the grid and depends on generators and solar power for electricity. There is potable water from a 300 ft deep well located on the property. Campsites are dispersed and spacious, with picnic tables and fire pits (BBQ grills are available upon request). Campsites by the main trailhead have a patch of grass turf, and a pit toilet and solar showers located nearby. Free solar showers are available in warmer months, and instant hot water showers are available all year round. Firewood, cold drinks, snacks, and breakfast sold on site. Secluded areas, large group sites, and event venue areas available for rent.

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54 Ratings · 40 reviews

Lauren S.recommends

December 11, 2024

Desert Camping by Hot Springs

There are many good, flat places to set up camp. Each site has a picnic bench and a fire pit. Bathrooms are ok. Bring your own toilet paper. Get to the site early to pick a site. The place filled up in the afternoon and people were driving around looking for places to set up. You can purchase firewood on site. The hike to the hot springs and back was good. The way there is down hill and it’s pretty steep coming back up. The hot springs were packed with families and dogs and lots of naked men. You need to cross a cold stream to get to the hot springs. I wasn’t impressed with the hot springs. Definitely not relaxing or peaceful. But the camp site was exactly what I was looking for.

Elizabeth H.recommends

December 4, 2024

Desert Camping by Hot Springs

had a wonderful time camping here - such a beautiful place in the high desert.

Rosemary L.recommends

September 4, 2024

Desert Camping by Hot Springs

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I suggest going to the property before using hip camp. Hip camp fee is based on a campsite. When you get there, the fee is based per person. They also have more than campsites available. The people are friendly. I went Labor Day weekend. Although the campsites are well spaced apart, the sounds of festivities were carried in the wind. Definitely wishing I was part of them. 😊 It was late and I was too tired to be friendly. I was also told about there being clothing optional at the hot springs and on the property. It did not bother me. I am female, traveling alone, with my dog. I felt safe. The only thing I would have done different was to arrive earlier in the day. The last 5 dirt miles is bumpy, with some big rocks. I drive a Hyundai Accent, and did not have any problems. I only stayed the night. I will plan to return when I can explore the hotel springs more.

Celia D.recommends

September 3, 2024

Desert Camping by Hot Springs

Thanks a lot to Brent for being so welcoming we had an awesome stay

Adrianna Z.recommends

September 3, 2024

Desert Camping by Hot Springs

A great stay! Staff were kind and welcoming and spots were beautiful. Spots are not assigned so would recommend getting their earlier in the day if you have specific spot preferences. We also brought our dog who had plenty of room to explore removed from other sites or hikers.

Elizavette C.recommends

September 3, 2024

Desert Camping by Hot Springs

Directions on web page helped with the photos. Showers are great during evening hours. Bees are harmless and less active in evening. Campsite has their own picnic table and rock fire pit which added more to the amenities for relaxation under the stars. Thank you.

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Apple Valley, San Bernardino, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Yuhaaviatam/Maarenga’yam (Serrano) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Jess E.

Joined in January 2020

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