Deep Creek Hot Springs

Category: Hot Springs-soakable

GPS GeoCoords
Hot Springs: 34.339495,-117.177050
Trailhead: 34.353548,-117.163729
Bowden Ranch: 34.363565,-117.162085

One of the finer rustic hot springs in the southwest.

Directions to Deep Creek Hot Springs
via Bowen Ranch
From the greater Los Angeles region, take Interstate 15 north to Hesperia. Exit to Bear Valley Road and travel east for almost 10 miles to Central Road. Turn right on Central and drive 3 miles south to Ocotillo Way and turn left. Then go 2.3 miles to Bowen Ranch Road. Turn right (south) and go an additional 6 miles to Bowen Ranch. Stay on the widest roadbed; if in question.. go right. Drive up to the old rustic ranch house. Stop and pay entrance fee and receive a free photocopy map to the nearby parking and the hot springs.
Notes:
For best vehicle security, if it is a concern to you, park at the ranch house. It is only a third-of-a-mile longer hike. Although very rare, the ranch hands acknowledge that a few vehicles (away from the ranch house) have been broken into over the past decade. WANR members have never had, nor personally know of anyone, who has had any problems, so we feel that such problems are extremely isolated.

Vandalism however is a concern for those parking near the Mojave River for those joining the Pacific Crest Trail for the hike to Deep Creek Hot Springs from the west. Should you elect to park there, we suggest you return prior to dark.

Those who study a detailed Hesperia map will see that one can also reach Bowen Ranch Road by taking Main Street and then zigzagging on numerous roads. Although Bear Valley Road is 3 miles north of Main Street, time wise, Bear Valley is just as fast as Main Street which has more traffic lights and greater traffic. Bear Valley is less developed, yet offers fuel stations, fast foods, markets and other amenities.

Although the last 7 miles to Bowen Ranch involves unpaved desert roads, the area has many residents and the roads are frequently traveled. So don't worry about getting stranded and having your bones bleach white before help arrives.

Bowden Ranch Tel: (909) 866-3437