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Private Hot Springs & Organic Farm

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· Bombay Beach, Riverside, California
7 acres hosted by Gordon K.
1 RV/tent site
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The desert is really lovely right now, and so are the mineral baths. We have no lodging here, so park your RV or car or set your tent up right next to outdoor hot mineral baths where pure water flows from under the desert at 124 degrees then we let it cool down to whatever temperature feels right. Only 1 group (max 6) at a time so it will always be private, and we are very conscientious of our guest's privacy, but are always available for questions via text or phone. Check in time is now 4 pm, check out time 10 am. Darkness comes now at 5:30 pm. Check out our IG here! https://www.instagram.com/hotspringsorganicfarm/ Autumn is here and days now are in the 80's, nights in the 60's. Located in a rural desert setting 1 hour south of Indio, in the morning shadow of the Chocolate Mountains, this is a working farm growing 7 varieties of organic dates: medjool, barhi, khadrawi, halawi, khalas, dayri and zahidi.   Ideal bath times are nighttime and early morning, and day soaks are an option too if you live locally and just want to spend a few hours soaking.  We have a private driveway and fenced property and there are no nearby homes. It is an extremely safe neighborhood here...never having a single incident of theft, vandalism or intrusion in the 19 years of residence. This is where the beautiful natural hot healing waters flow out of the earth as described in the famed "Desert Magazine" article of November 1956 "Little Yellowstone on the Salton Shores". A very remarkable but little-known secret in the California desert. 18 years of date harvests have made life and residence purposeful here on this 7-acre flank of the Chocolate Mountains. Desert Magazine (1956) describes the hot water here to be "richer in mineral content than any spa water in the United States excepting those in the Yellowstone Park area. Here then was mineral water rivaling that of Spa Royat in France; Bad-Nauheim in Germany; and Marianbad in Czechoslovakia. Here was water superior to that which the royal heads of Europe had paid princely sums to use." 2-wheel drive vehicles, including cars are all one needs to reach the farm.  Some wild deer in the neighborhood, but also bighorn sheep, fox, coyote, bobcat, hawks, owls, lizards, geckos and rabbits. Native artifacts have been discovered on the property and our desert nights are free of light pollution.  Private hot springs on small farms are extremely rare anywhere in America, but especially within 2 and 1/2 hours of greater Los Angeles. This is a really great place to empty your head out and enjoy the lovely weather and an even better place to get and stay healthy in these unpredictable times. This place is ideally suited for health-oriented folks. No tobacco, alcohol, vaping, cannabis or drugs allowed. And in the pools no lotions, perfume, hair care products, makeup, or sunscreen. No food or glass near the pools, and we are not set up for small kids or pets. Cookstoves are okay here, just no campfires due to an excess of brush in the region. Verizon and AT&T and T Mobile phone service all work well here. We are 4 miles from Bombay Beach, 35 minutes from Mecca, 1 hour and 20 minutes from Palm Springs, 1 hour from the Coachella Music Festival location, in the direction with light traffic. 1 hour and 30 minutes from Joshua Tree south entrance, 1 hour and 10 minutes from La Quinta and 2 hours and 30 minutes from Los Angeles area and 2 hours 30 minutes from San Diego area. We are 30 minutes to Salvation Mountain/The Slabs and 1 hour 10 minutes to Painted Canyon (The Slot Canyons in the Mecca Hills).  The last half mile before our gate is a dirt road that can have seasonal ruts and washboard surface from off-roaders, so passenger cars will need to take it slow but can still make it.  We are not a posh resort, and because it's a farm there are a few odd structures and tools on the property, but that's just part of the art. The rock pools and hot water baths are lovely at night under the stars near the palms, and that's what this place is all about.   This farm is in the low (elevation) desert, where the winter days are warm with springtime-like weather from November - March.   The colder high desert areas in the Morongo Basin (Joshua Tree, 29 Palms etc.) are more popular tourist destinations, but sometimes they are so popular that the traffic can be as bad as any city, with no flowing water and the Bighorn Sheep are hiding away deep in the boulders. The low desert has nicer winter days, hot springs, flowing water, far less traffic and more places to observe wildlife.   Bring flip flops, towels and flashlights.Located in a rural desert setting 1 hour south of Indio, in the morning shadow of the Chocolate Mountains, this is a working farm growing 6 varieties of organic dates; medjool, barhi, khadrawi,halawi, khalas and zahidi, as well as mango, Jamaican plum and temple orange.  Daytime temps right now are in the 80's ...nights are in the 60's. Darkness comes at 5:30 pm now. Check out our IG here! https://www.instagram.com/hotspringsorganicfarm/  Our crystal clear natural hot mineral water flows from under the desert at 124 degrees (51 c.) then we let it cool down to whatever temperature feels right, with the ideal bath times being nighttime and early morning.  We only host 1 group (max 5) or person at a time so it will always be private, and we are very conscientious of our guest's privacy, but are always available for questions via text or phone.  We have a private driveway and fenced property and there are no nearby homes. It is an extremely safe neighborhood here...never having a single incident of theft, vandalism or intrusion in the 18 years of residence. This is where the beautiful natural hot healing waters flow out of the earth as described in the famed "Desert Magazine" article of November 1956 "Little Yellowstone on the Salton Shores". A very remarkable but little-known secret in the California desert.  Some wild deer in the neighborhood, but also bighorn sheep, fox, coyote, bobcat, hawks, owls, lizards, geckos and rabbits. Native artifacts have been discovered on the property and our desert nights are free of light pollution.  Private hot springs on small farms are extremely rare anywhere in America, but especially within 2 and 1/2 hours of greater Los Angeles. This is a really great place to empty your head out and enjoy the lovely weather and an even better place to get and stay healthy in these unpredictable times. This place is ideally suited for health-oriented folks. No tobacco, alcohol, e-cigarettes, cannabis or drugs allowed. And in the pools no lotions, perfume, hair care products, makeup, or sunscreen. No food or glass near the pools, and we are not set up for small kids or pets. Cookstoves are okay here, just no campfires due to an excess of brush in the region. Verizon and AT&T and T Mobile phone service all work well here. We are 4 miles from Bombay Beach, 35 minutes from Mecca, 1 hour and 20 minutes from Palm Springs, 1 hour from the Coachella Music Festival location, in the direction with light traffic. 1 hour and 30 minutes from Joshua Tree south entrance, 1 hour and 10 minutes from La Quinta and 2 hours and 30 minutes from Los Angeles area and 2 hours 30 minutes from San Diego area. We are 30 minutes to Salvation Mountain/The Slabs, 40 minutes to Dos Palmas Preserve and 1 hour 10 minutes to Painted Canyon (The Slot Canyons in the Mecca Hills).  The last half mile before our gate is a dirt road that can have seasonal ruts and washboard surface from off-roaders, so passenger cars will need to take it slow but can still make it.  We are not a posh resort, and because it's a farm there are a few odd structures and tools on the property, but that's just part of the art. The rock pools and hot water baths are lovely at night under the stars near the palms, and that's what this place is all about....the water. Ideal soaking times are sunset, nighttime and sunrise.   This farm is in the low (elevation) desert, where the winter days are warm with springtime-like weather from November - March.   The colder high desert areas in the Morongo Basin (Joshua Tree, 29 Palms etc.) are more popular tourist destinations, but sometimes they are so popular that the traffic can be as bad as any city, with no flowing water and the Bighorn Sheep are hiding away deep in the boulders. The low desert has nicer winter days, hot springs, flowing water, far less traffic and more places to observe wildlife.   Bring towels, flip flops and flashlights.
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Kelly M.recommends
November 16, 2024
Private Hot Springs & Organic Farm
A perfect rustic getaway
I loved camping at Gordon’s little farm. We were in a tiny travel trailer and the road in was fairly rough, so you might have to take it really slowly. Once there he made us feel very welcome. The private mineral bath was fabulous, as were the dates from his trees! Don’t miss the Ladder Canyon and Painted Canyon trails if you’re feeling adventurous, but have a good trail map printed or downloaded as there’s no cell service.
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Daniel H.recommends
November 15, 2024
Private Hot Springs & Organic Farm
A great place
Gordon was a super host. The springs pool was to order and he is very accommodating as to time and temperature requested. We had quiet nights and a gorgeous moon to use the springs under. We are returning and would recommend it to anyone. And the dates are yummy, too good!
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Catherine P.recommends
October 27, 2024
Private Hot Springs & Organic Farm
Fabulous spot and welcome Beautiful rock pool bathe at dawn and box of dates Thank you Gordon for your hospitailty
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Tori F.recommends
May 27, 2024
Private Hot Springs & Organic Farm
We really enjoyed our stay at Gordon’s beautiful farm! He was so generous coordinating the time of heating the hot spring for us, offering some of his farmed dates, as well as giving us pamphlets of things to do around the area. Would definitely recommend!
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Colin M.recommends
May 19, 2024
Private Hot Springs & Organic Farm
Quiet get away
I loved my 1 night stay at Gordon’s camp! The hot spring was very enjoyable to sit and float around in and Gordon was very accommodating to lower the pool to an enjoyable temperature! The quiet sound at night was so peaceful and all the stars in the sky and the view of the moon was beautiful! The camping where we set up our tent was nice and the indoor restroom was clean. The provided water was a nice treat and the extension cord to charge our devices was a nice touch. I would recommend staying here for anyone who wants to have a peaceful stay in a secluded quiet location with a beautiful desert view and a private hot spring. Gordon gave us some dates that he grew on the way out and they were very tasty! Thanks for the enjoyable quiet get away!!
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Krystof M.recommends
May 17, 2024
Private Hot Springs & Organic Farm
I loved the place. The posibility to enjoy hot bath in the middle of the desert is really something else. Simply amazing. Gordon is very welcoming host.
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Bombay Beach, Riverside, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Xawiƚƚ kwñchawaay (Cocopah) and Ɂívil̃uwenetem Meytémak (Cahuilla) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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