PARKING & DAY USE ------
$10 donation per person trail access & use of facilities until 6pm
TRAILHEAD CAMPSITES -----
$15 donation per Person Original campsites on the east side of the campground by the main trailhead. Picnic tables, fire pits & a patch of grass turf at each campsite. Potable water & pit toilet nearby with trail access until 6pm next day. *Free solar showers, or for additional $5 instant hot water showers available.
JUNIPER FLATS CAMPSITES :
$20 donation per Person Larger more secluded sites on the west side of campground with alternate trailhead nearby. Clothing optional areas with potable water spigots & flush toilets throughout. Free instant hot water showers & solar showers included.
ZIPLINING: INDIVIDUAL RATES--- $10 equipment fee + $5 per ride, ($15/1 ride, $20/2 rides). GROUP RATES- $60 up to 4 people/8 rides *Wind direction determines which ziplines are available. Must be at least 8 yrs old, 4'10" tall, and able to reach the brake lever.
Located on the Bowen Ranch Homestead Property in Apple Valley, California, this 160 acre property has the trailhead to the Deep Creek Hot Springs right on the property, making it the shortest hike to the springs. With a spacious parking area & campground facilities, there's no better place to be when visiting the hot springs!
Our gates are always open, you can arrive at any time!
No reservations are needed, we always have sites available!
Please check-in & pay immediately upon arrival at the registration trailer located 500 ft past the entrance gate.
Use our drop box to self check-in after hours.
You can pre-pay before arrival with the link below, just save a screenshot of your payment.
Deep Creek Hot Springs Campground
text or call 760-515-7525
Zelle / Cash App # 760-261-1054
Campground Facilities & Info
There are 2 Camp Areas:
The Original Trailhead Camp Area on the East Side
The Juniper Flats Camp Area on the West Side
Both Camp Areas Have their Own Trailhead/Trail Access, Picnic Tables & Fire Pits (BBQ Grills Available)
Pit Toilets, Potable Water & Free Solar Showers Located in Trailhead Camp Area
Flush Toilets, Potable Water & Instant Hot Water Showers in Juniper Flats Camp Area
Juniper Flats is a Clothing Optional Area
Juniper Flats has larger more secluded campsites
Generators, Power Banks, Battery Boxes Available for Rent
Firewood, Snacks & Cold Drinks For Sale on Site
Breakfast Served on the Weekends
Dogs are OK to bring, but not allowed in the hot spring pools
Children are permitted on the property, but we do not recommend bringing them due to the occasional nudity that may be seen and the difficulty of the hike.
Glamping Tent Rentals Available for Rent in the Juniper Flats Area
Unique Sites with Private Hot/Cold Spring Pools Available for Rent on Site
Furnished Glamping Tent Rentals
Relax & recharge your batteries in one of our off-the-grid double lined furnished glamping tents. Everything you need for a perfect camping trip all set up for you and ready when you get here! Each tent has a queen size bed, a sofa, 2 tables & chairs, a camp stove, an outdoor gas grill, picnic table & fire pit. Portable charging stations & indoor propane heater available, fuel canisters not included. Pay for generator hours and enjoy the mini-split heater/ac in each tent, with lighting & power outlets. $100/night, 2people, extra people $20. Generator for electricity $6/hr.
Private Hot Spring Pool Rental
Rent our private hot spring pool site for your special occasion or big event. Pools made from natural rock are filled with fresh water from our warm spring located on the property and heated to 107 * . Unique cold spring pool site available. $200 per night: Private Hot Spring Pool Site (2 night minimum + $20 charge per person)
Photos of the Campground and Deep Creek Hot Springs
Directions Getting Here:
From the I-15, Exit Ranchero or Main St. in Hesperia, head east about 8 miles to Rock Springs Road.
Drive east on Rock Springs Road about 4 miles, and go past the 4-way stop at Kiowa Road, where it turns into Roundup Way.
Follow Roundup Way 2 miles, turn left on Central Rd.
Drive North on Central for 1/2 mile, then turn right on Ocotillo Way.
Drive about 3 miles East on Ocotillo Way, then
Turn right onto Bowen Ranch Rd.(a dirt road) and follow south for 6.2 miles
After 2.5 miles, keep RIGHT at the Coxey Truck Trail split.
Drive over & past a cattle guard at mile 4
Our entrance is 6.2 miles down Bowen Ranch Rd from Ocotillo Way. You will see a "Bowen Ranch" sign hanging on telephone poles at our entrance & a tall metal water tank on the hill.
If you see an old shack cabin, turn around! You are at the wrong place! We are another 1/2 mile further down Bowen Ranch Road.
Remember to keep right at the 3 way split just before our entrance.
A 4 wheel drive is NOT necessary to drive here unless it just snowed or rained for several days.
Screenshot these directions and a map before you leave, because you will lose cell service & navigation the last 5 miles. Cell service returns on the property.
WARNING! Do NOT accidentally go here & get harassed! Our Entrance is 1/2 mile further down Bowen Ranch Rd.
IMPORTANT!!!
Don't rely on Google or Apple maps for the best directions!
From the I-15, take Ranchero. Make sure your directions DO NOT take you on Bonita Vista, Japatul, Juniper Flats or Deep Creek Road.
From the I-10/247, take HWY 18 to Bear Valley Rd then left on Central, Not Milpas or High Rd.
You must take Bowen Ranch Road the last 6.2 miles, or the roads will be treacherous meant for 4x4's.
Low profile 2WD vehicles make it to the property just fine. You should not need a 4WD to reach the property unless it has snowed.
Watch Youtube videos at the very bottom of page for good driving & hiking directions also
Drive Past Cattle Guard at Mile 4
Keep Right at 3-Way split at Mile 6
Our Entrance is 6.2 Miles Down Bowen Ranch Rd. From Ocotillo Way
Keep Right at Coxey Truck Trail Split (oak springs ranch sign)
WARNING! Do NOT accidentally go here & get harassed! We are at the next driveway!
