High Desert Hot Spring Hideout

88%

58 reviews

· Lake Arrowhead, San Bernardino, California

160 acres hosted by Jess E.

3 lodging sites · 11 RV/tent sites

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at some sites.

Creature comforts

Enjoy the comforts of home at some sites—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.

Clothing optional

Welcomes Hipcampers who prefer a clothing optional experience.

Nestled in the mountains of the high desert, we invite you to come stay in a peaceful serene setting, where you can relax & recharge with us here in the desert and release yourself from the burdens currently placed on you for a brief moment. Staying on this rural 160 acre slice of nature allows one to escape the sounds and stresses of the city and immerse yourself in nature, where beautiful natural desert scenery and mountain views surround you. Bordering 1000's of acres of natural undeveloped BLM and USFS land. The property's rural location provides abundant opportunities to view unique and spectacular wildlife right from your campsite or on one of the numerous hiking and OHV trails in the area. 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. Weather can be extreme at times, with Winter temps ranging from 20*F to 40* F, and Summer temps peaking at 112F. The cold creek water in the Deep Creek canyon flows all year around, and the 6 creek-side hot spring pools are always full and consistently hot all year around, ranging in temperatures between 90F-108F. The hike to the Deep Creek Hot Springs is fairly steep and can be difficult for some people, especially in warm weather. In order to be prepared with the correct gear to make this hike 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 and our webpage for the Deep Creek Hot Springs Campground for detailed driving directions to the official trailhead located right on our property. You won't get lost if you park on our property and hike from the trailhead, so make sure you go to the right address. Know before you go! Generally, reservations are not necessary to set up a tent site, but we have a more private area set aside for hipcamp reservations that has separate facilities from the general camping area. Although children are permitted on the property, we do not recommend bringing children due to occasional nudity that may be seen in the area and the degree of difficulty for the hike. The hike to the hot springs is fairly difficult and everyone’s physical fitness needs to be considered when deciding to take pets, or have children, elderly people, or out-of-shape/over-weight people in your group.

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88% Recommend89 ratings · 58 reviews

Camping at this site offers a mixed experience. While the stunning natural hot springs and expansive views are frequently appreciated, several guests noted issues with cleanliness and amenities. Many campers enjoyed the friendly hosts and spacious campsites, though some were disappointed by the facilities, like non-working showers and long distances to water sources. Despite these drawbacks, the location remains popular for its proximity to the hot springs and the unique experience it offers.

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Sara C.

3 reviews

Recommends

· April 2025

Not for the prudes

25 ft Class C ·

Deep Creek Hot Springs Campsite

This property is super unique and interesting. They allow early arrival and late departure. We came early so we could eat lunch at our campsite before heading off on the hike to the hot springs. It is a tough hike but totally worth it. If you follow the directions to get there you will find it no problem: however they are not exact. I do think it would be helpful for the property owner to actually drive and note and picture the landmarks they reference. For example it may say (.6 miles) but actually be 1 mile. There was a note that said a sign would be brown and it was white…etc. I wouldn’t have felt comfortable making the drive for the first time in our big RV in the dark or rain. We did not meet Jess but her staff member was super friendly and helpful. He remembered all the campers by name. The rec tent was a cool place to hang out with some unique surprises. It is not for the prudes or children. We would come back here if we find ourselves in California again. Thanks for sharing your property.

Natalie G.

1 month on Hipcamp

Recommends

· March 2025

Camping with a Surprising Twist

Tent ·

Deep Creek Hot Springs Campsite

Not at all what I expected from the photos... which was actually nice because it made it a great surprise! We had a great time and it was definitely a unique camping experience. Not really a place to bring kids if you want to enjoy the rec center on site (pool table, nude jacuzzi, sauna, and other adult surprises) and deep creek is also nude friendly. But otherwise, was a fun and interesting experience for our stay. The camp site was cool and the stars were out in full force.

Jennifer D.

2 reviews

Not recommend

· March 2025

Campers beware!

31 ft Class C ·

Secluded cold spring pool campsite

Welp, that was interesting… Campers beware, not as advertised. This listing looks fantastic, but the reality is way more stark and survivalist. After a long day of traveling we were excited to hang at the cold pools and settle in. Not only is getting there harrowing, but once we finally did we were dismayed to find out the site wasn’t even finished. It’s advertised for a 33’ RV. No freaking way! No sites are level and the whole scene is super sketchy. The only positive was the hike to the hot springs, but you can do that without staying there. Do not pay $150 for this!

Sherida D.

3 months on Hipcamp

Mixed feelings

· March 2025

No showers but great staff

Furnished Dome Tent by Hot Springs

Overall we had a nice expierence. The dome tent was huge, we had a stove inside to make food, just know that the electricity was only in from 7pm to midnight, so it’ll be dark and cold in the tent otherwise, luckily we brought a bunch of camping lights! I recommend bringing extra blankets tho, as we did, because the blankets they gave us were a little musty, but the sheets were clean and the bed was superrrr comfortable! We made a fire the first night, the night sky was beautiful. There was a picknick table but I was happy we brought beach chairs to sit close to the fire. There were two bathrooms about 30sec walk from the tent, there were no showers tho, so that why I’d give a lower rating. There is always someone on site, Bob, he’s super helpful and nice, goes the extra mile! When the generator went out around 8pm one night the phone numbers we called didn’t answer, but we drove down to Bobs trailer and he fixed it right away. There is also a back trail from the camp site from where you can reach the deep creek trail, very cool experience and a nice hike, many other trails around too.

Tess B.

2 months on Hipcamp

Mixed feelings

· February 2025

Crazy sex camp

With pets ·

Furnished Dome Tent by Hot Springs

So first off let's just say it's for sure a sex camp hahah not very sanitized or clean at all no showers only get to use a generator for 4 hours and you're charged by the hour to have power definitely do not follow through with the things they advertise but all in all it was a great hike

Kelly L.

3 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· February 2025

Check out that Rec Tent though!

Tent ·

Deep Creek Hot Springs Campsite

The spots were very big which was awesome. You do have to walk a little bit to get to water and toilets but not a big deal. The rec tent is definitely worth a visit. Unforgettable. The hike was harder than I expected. We visited in February right after a rain. When we got the bottom we had to cross the spring and the water was high and FREEZING. Thankfully we made it across and were able to enjoy the hot pools. It took me 2 hours to go down and and 2 hours back. We took lots of breaks. I am so sore today though! I would do it again.

Location

Lake Arrowhead, San Bernardino, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Yuhaaviatam/Maarenga’yam (Serrano) First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking