PARKING & DAY USE
$10 donation per person Includes vehicle parking, trail access & use of facilities until 6PM
TRAILHEAD CAMPING
$15 donation per person
Trailhead camping is the original campsites on the East side of the campground by the main trailhead. Picnic tables, fire pits & a patch of grass turf are at each campsite. Potable water & pit toilet nearby with free solar showers, or for additional $5, instant hot water showers available by office.
JUNIPER FLATS CAMPING
$25 donation per person
Larger more secluded sites on the west side of campground with alternate trailhead nearby. Clothing optional camp areas with potable water spigots & flush toilets throughout. Free instant hot water showers.
Friday & Saturday Night Recreation Tent w/Spa & Sauna in Juniper Flats
We offer sauna, spa, & pool table access in our recreation tent for those camping in Juniper Flats on the weekends +Dance pole and wrestling mat!
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 4'10" tall, and able to reach the brake lever.
*You can pre-pay before arrival with Zelle or use the links below, just text a screenshot of your payment with your name and vehicle license plate # to the Zelle #760-261-1054
Deep Creek Hot springs Campground @ the Bowen Ranch
The trail to the Deep Creek Hot Springs starts right here! For nearly a century, the Bowen Ranch has been the place to come when visiting the hot springs, with the shortest & easiest access to the springs, a safe secure parking area, and a campground with all the amenities!
GATES OPEN FOR ARRIVAL 7AM-12AM
CHECK IN IMMEDIATELY UPON ARRIVAL
USE DROP-BOX if NO ATTENDANT or AFTER HOURS
Zelle # 760-261-1054
HOT SPRINGS HIKING INFO
Overnight camping, campfires and glass containers are not permitted at the hot springs. Camping is allowed only at the campground!
The area is day-use only. It is illegal to be at the hot springs after dark, so visitors arriving after 4PM will be charged camping rates
Visitors must arrive before 3PM to be able to hike to the hot springs and return before day-use ends at 5pm.
We recommend starting your hike before 10AM.
It's a 2 hour hike in & out, and not easy! The 1.75 mile trail is steep and slippery in places, with a 1,000 foot change in elevation.
Each person needs to be prepared with a a gallon of water, a charged cell phone, and the proper shoes & clothes.
The temperatures in the high desert can be extreme, ranging from 20F in winter to over 100F in summer. It's the wilderness here!
Know before you go! Rescues near the hot springs require air support and are very costly if they are dispatched for you!
see links below for more information
Campground General Information:
RV's, Buses, Travel trailers & Car Camping are all welcome!
The 6 mile dirt road can be bumpy and steep in places, but 4WD is not necessary.
There are 2 Camp Areas on the Property, the Original Trailhead Camp Area on the East Side and the New Juniper Flats Camp Area on the West Side of the property.
You do not need a reservation to camp! There are always sites available on our 160 acres!
Pit Toilets, Potable Water & Free Solar Showers are Located in the Original Trailhead Camp Area
Flush Toilets, Potable Water & Instant Hot Water Showers are in Juniper Flats Camp Area
Both Camp Areas Have their Own Trailhead with Trail Access
Picnic Tables & Fire Pits at each site (BBQ Grills Available)
Juniper Flats is a Clothing Optional Camp Area
Generators, Power Banks, Battery Boxes Available for Rent
Firewood, Snacks & Cold Drinks For Sale on Site for $10/bundle
Breakfast Served on the Weekends
Dogs are OK to bring, but not allowed in the hot spring pools
Reservations are not needed for campsites, we always have plenty. Text us if you have a large group & want us to save you an area--1-760-515-7525
*Glamping Tent Rentals Available for Rent in the Juniper Flats Camp Area, and Unique Group Sites with Private Hot/Cold Spring Pools Available for Rent. See more info, pictures & reservation link below.
*Although children are permitted on the property, we do not recommend bringing them due to the occasional nudity that may be seen on the property and the difficulty of the hike.
Photos of the Campground and Deep Creek Hot Springs
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 will be 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. $80/night, 2 people, 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 * . Or rent our unique cold spring pool site with a cabin. (2 night minimum + charge per person)
Huge Recreation Party Tent Available for Private Events
Huge canvas tent with dry sauna, Jacuzzi, dance pole, & tournament size pool table. $200 + camping rates per day.
