Deep Creek Hot Springs Hiking & Camping Area

Directions Getting Here:

• IMPORTANT!!!

  • Don't rely on Google or Apple maps for the best directions!

  • From the I-15, take Ranchero, Main st. or Bear Valley Rd.

  • 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. Do not take Deep Creek Rd, Juniper Flats Rd or Japatul!

  • 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.

  • See the Youtube video links below for good driving & hiking directions also.

    Turn by Turn from I-15

• 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 past the Rock Springs Ranch

• Drive over & past a cattle guard at mile 4

• Keep right at the 3-way split at mile 5.5

• Our entrance is 6.2 miles down Bowen Ranch Rd from Ocotillo Way.

• Our entrance has a large "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 any splits in the road, especially 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.

  *see pictures driving on Bowen Ranch Rd below

WARNING! Do NOT accidentally go here & get harassed! Our Entrance is 1/2 mile further down Bowen Ranch Rd.

Our Entrance! Check in 1/4 mile inside.