deepcreekhotsprings.net

deepcreekhotsprings.net Hot Springs of California, USA and the World.https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/index.phpTue, 07 Apr 2026 18:25:13 -0700 Phorum 5.2.10 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27409,27412#msg-27412 Re: Is anyone reading this forum?https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27409,27412#msg-27412

Quote
Sam D.
The last post was made in the fall of 2025. Is this thing dead? Any alternatives? Facebook or Instagram? Please post the links

Hi Sam, I don't believe many of the regulars post here anymore. I haven't seen posts from Wizard or Jobe in a long time. I monitor the forum, but I have been so busy running my prosperous company that I haven't had much time to get back up to Deep Creek.It does appear that Rick is still administering the forum. Like neogeo mentioned, Reddit and Instagram occasionally have Deep Creek related posts, and Facebook has several groups about hot springs, but only occasionally will there be a post about Deep Creek.]]> Paul P. Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaMon, 16 Feb 2026 14:38:43 -0800 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27409,27411#msg-27411 Re: Is anyone reading this forum?https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27409,27411#msg-27411 neogeo Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaSat, 14 Feb 2026 18:06:41 -0800 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27409,27410#msg-27410 Re: Is anyone reading this forum?https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27409,27410#msg-27410
On Instagram, beyond the image archive ayearoferewhon that I ran for many years until 2020, there are infrequent but helpful postings from the current group of young regulars who have taken on Deep Creek Volunteers. Mostly posting about winter floods and clean up days and helpful things like that.

Otherwise Instagram has become an endless posting of the springs by folks far from the naturist and hippie traditions of the place.]]> neogeo Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaSat, 14 Feb 2026 10:23:31 -0800 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27409,27409#msg-27409 Is anyone reading this forum?https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27409,27409#msg-27409 Sam D. Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaFri, 13 Feb 2026 23:08:27 -0800 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27408,27408#msg-27408 How are the Springs right now?https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27408,27408#msg-27408I'm thinking of coming out to Deep Creek and wondering how the water is right now?
Thanks!]]> tovala Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaMon, 29 Sep 2025 11:18:39 -0700 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27291,27407#msg-27407 Re: Bradford Ridge Trailhttps://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27291,27407#msg-27407 Naked Mayor Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaWed, 18 Jun 2025 13:50:28 -0700 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27400,27403#msg-27403 Re: Deep Creek Hike & Camping w/NitOC & Camping Bareshttps://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27400,27403#msg-27403 Paul P. Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaTue, 03 Jun 2025 18:01:31 -0700 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27400,27402#msg-27402 Re: Deep Creek Hike & Camping w/NitOC & Camping Bareshttps://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27400,27402#msg-27402

Quote
Paul P.
I will be participating in the massive nationwide No Kings Protest that day!

Yes, that protest will be on Saturday, however ...

Quote
AlexJr
For more informaion: Deep Creek Hike & Camping w/NitOC & Camping Bares

"If you do not wish to camp but would like to join the group for the Saturday or Sunday hike feel free to do so."]]> AlexJr Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaMon, 02 Jun 2025 15:22:35 -0700 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27400,27401#msg-27401 Re: Deep Creek Hike & Camping w/NitOC & Camping Bareshttps://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27400,27401#msg-27401 Paul P. Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaFri, 30 May 2025 18:02:01 -0700 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27400,27400#msg-27400 Deep Creek Hike & Camping w/NitOC & Camping Bareshttps://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27400,27400#msg-27400
This will be a family event combined with NitOC,
San Diego's Camping Bares and Inland Empire Nudist Club.
All naturists are welcome.

For more informaion: Deep Creek Hike & Camping w/NitOC & Camping Bares]]> AlexJr Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaFri, 30 May 2025 14:48:07 -0700 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27396,27399#msg-27399 Re: Any news?https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27396,27399#msg-27399 Wizard Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaTue, 20 May 2025 22:09:56 -0700 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27396,27398#msg-27398 Re: Any news?https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27396,27398#msg-27398 neogeo Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaTue, 20 May 2025 08:09:43 -0700 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27396,27397#msg-27397 Re: Any news?https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27396,27397#msg-27397 Wizard Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaSun, 18 May 2025 14:06:25 -0700 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27396,27396#msg-27396 Any news?https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27396,27396#msg-27396 Sam D. Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaSat, 17 May 2025 00:27:14 -0700 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,2536,27379#msg-27379 Re: Mike Castro provides securityhttps://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,2536,27379#msg-27379
Directions Getting to Deep Creek Hot Springs:

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

The 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.]]> Paul P. Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaSat, 30 Nov 2024 10:00:44 -0800 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,2536,27378#msg-27378 Re: Mike Castro provides securityhttps://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,2536,27378#msg-27378
I am having a hard time locating the Mike Castro parking lot. Anyway you can give me some specific directions, lat/long, etc.?
Thx]]> waltice1 Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaSat, 30 Nov 2024 09:36:21 -0800 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27374,27377#msg-27377 Re: Deputy's Seeking Public's Assistance in Locating Man Missing from the Deep Creek Hot Springs Areahttps://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27374,27377#msg-27377 Katrinaisland Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaSat, 19 Oct 2024 13:15:10 -0700 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27374,27376#msg-27376 Re: Deputy's Seeking Public's Assistance in Locating Man Missing from the Deep Creek Hot Springs Areahttps://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27374,27376#msg-27376
https://www.vvdailypress.com/story/news/local/2024/10/04/search-continues-for-lucerne-valley-man-who-vanished-from-campground/75524237007/]]> Sam D. Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaSun, 06 Oct 2024 22:48:23 -0700 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27374,27375#msg-27375 Re: Deputy's Seeking Public's Assistance in Locating Man Missing from the Deep Creek Hot Springs Areahttps://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27374,27375#msg-27375 Paul P. Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaThu, 03 Oct 2024 18:33:14 -0700 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27374,27374#msg-27374 Deputy's Seeking Public's Assistance in Locating Man Missing from the Deep Creek Hot Springs Areahttps://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27374,27374#msg-27374Agency Logo
Tuesday October 1, 2024, 4:30 PM
SBSD - Victor Valley Sheriff's Department

Advisory: Deputy's Seeking Public's Assistance in Locating Man Missing from the Deep Creek Hot Springs Area

Dear James Terrell,

DATE/TIME: September 26, 2024, 10:00 a.m.

INCIDENT: Missing Person

LOCATION: Deep Creek Hot Springs Area, Apple Valley, CA

MISSING PERSON(S): David Mitchell, 69-year-old Resident of Lucerne Valley

SUMMARY: On September 28, 2024, deputies from the Victor Valley station were requested to take a report for a missing Lucerne Valley man. The missing person, David Mitchell, was last seen walking alone on September 26, 2024, at approximately 10:00 a.m., near Deep Creek Hot Springs. His vehicle, a 1998 Infinity I30, was found abandoned at the Bowen Ranch Campground.

Mitchell is described as a white male, 6’00’ tall, weighing 156 pounds. He has brown hair and hazel eyes. Mitchell was last seen wearing unknown color hoodie, shorts, and dark socks.

Anyone with information on David Mitchell’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Victor Valley station at (760) 552-6800 or Sheriff’s Dispatch at (760) 956-5001. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78CRIME (27463) or you may leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.

Refer: Detective A. Pangburn

Station: Victor Valley

Phone No. (760) 552-6800

Case No. 072403570

SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department]]> Katrinaisland Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaWed, 02 Oct 2024 16:04:04 -0700 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27372,27373#msg-27373 Re: Line fire - how is access affected?https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27372,27373#msg-27373 Paul P. Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaTue, 10 Sep 2024 10:14:24 -0700 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27372,27372#msg-27372 Line fire - how is access affected?https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27372,27372#msg-27372 Sam D. Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaMon, 09 Sep 2024 00:42:45 -0700 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27368,27369#msg-27369 Re: LA Times looking for survival storieshttps://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27368,27369#msg-27369 Paul P. Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaTue, 16 Jul 2024 10:39:10 -0700 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27368,27368#msg-27368 LA Times looking for survival storieshttps://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27368,27368#msg-27368Name
I guess you have to have a subscription to the LA times, this is the email for the authori: jaclyn.cosgrove@latimes.com this is a form provided on their website:
First Name
Last Name
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
(000) 000-0000
Please enter a valid phone number.
Briefly describe your experience. Please include when it occurred, where you were and what happened. How close did you come to dire circumstances, and how did you survive?
What do you want people to understand?
What advice would you give to others based on this experience?
Anything else you'd like to add?
By submitting your story to us, you are representing and warranting that the content is original and accurate in all respects and does not defame any person, invade any rights of publicity or of privacy, plagiarize from anyone, or infringe, misappropriate or otherwise violate any proprietary rights of any third party, including intellectual property rights (e.g., copyrights, trademarks). You agree that the Los Angeles Times may edit your submission and may publish your submission on any of its platforms, including without limitation on latimes.com, in print, and on Los Angeles Times social media accounts, and may authorize third parties to publish your submission. You agree to abide by our terms of service.]]> Katrinaisland Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaSun, 14 Jul 2024 13:30:02 -0700 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27367,27367#msg-27367 information about Deep Creek Hot Springhttps://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27367,27367#msg-27367
I wanted to check out some hot springs, and after a quick Google search, I found Deep Creek Hot Springs wasn't too far from me. I came across this forum regarding it, can anyone give me information about Deep Creek? Is it interesting/worth trying? What do you think I should know?]]> ramiroflores Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaSun, 23 Jun 2024 19:13:54 -0700 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27364,27366#msg-27366 Re: 6/2/24 Trip Reporthttps://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27364,27366#msg-27366 Paul P. Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaTue, 04 Jun 2024 10:35:35 -0700 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27364,27365#msg-27365 Re: 6/2/24 Trip Reporthttps://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27364,27365#msg-27365
Weekdays for me, when I can.]]> neogeo Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaMon, 03 Jun 2024 09:54:38 -0700 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27364,27364#msg-27364 6/2/24 Trip Reporthttps://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27364,27364#msg-27364
Anyways, I did the hike down nude and didn't see any other nude hikers sadly. Laid out in the sun for a while then I moved to the water. The pools themselves were nice as always and the creek was felt a little warmer and lower. Still chilly but it was hot out so it refreshing. The hike up done nude as well and was uneventful. I showered and had fun with exploring the campground a bit more before getting dressed and heading out.]]> BearsOnASubmarine Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaMon, 03 Jun 2024 02:38:08 -0700 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27363,27363#msg-27363 Trip report 5-3-2024 first snake! YIKES!https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27363,27363#msg-27363I got to the springs a few minutes before 11 am. There was not a cloud in the sky and a cool breeze made for a comfy hike. When I got my thermometer out the air temp was 74 degrees. The creek water where most cross was 62 degrees. There was about 15 to 20 persons scattered around. Five were through hikers. Later in the day several more showed up. For those who do not know, the Pacific Crest trail goes through the valley. Through hikers hike through on the trail and most stop to rest, eat, relax and clean up. Good idea! As you can imagine after hiking 15 to 20 miles a day on average. They are tired, hungry and smell. I always enjoy meeting and talking with them. They are strong and muscular and beautiful people. Later I met a woman whom made me wish I had brought my back pack so I could got with her. She had Long beautiful gray hair and a nice spirit came from her. She made my day.
About 330 pm I got my thermometer out to take the pool temps.
The water about 15 feet up stream from the AZ. Pool was 55 degrees.
At the Arizona pool some one had put sand bags just below the source. The temp there was 110. The spring there come out at 108 so the sunshine was doing it's thing. On the upstream side of the pool we're several sand bags. I arranged them to block the water from there better. As I was doing this a guy came by with some more sand bags and shovel. We made about 10 more sand bags up and put them on the down stream side of the pool. Before we put the additional bags there the temp was 69 degrees. Afterwards, the temp was 75 degrees. Afterwards this pool was crowded with a large amount of soakers. As the day went forward a large amount of campers started to show up. Many were party animals drinking, smoking and getting loud. Basically enjoyingng life at my favorite hot spring.
At the Anniversary pool a friend had cleaned this pool very well. Except there was too much litter which I packed out. The temp there was 110. The sun did that.
The Womb pool was crowded also. But clean and a pleasant soak. The temp was 105. Hotter than usual.
The Serenity pool was nice at 108 degrees most of the water from the Crab Cooker pool was flowing into it. The Crab Cooker pool was 114 degrees cooler than usual. Dunno why. The Contemplation pool was 95 degrees warmer than expected.
For anyone who has not been to the new camp ground, I highly recommend it. Not just for the picnic tables and fire rings. But the friendly atmosphere and fun that can be had there. When I left there were 5 vehicles in the old parking lot called the Bowen ranch. And too many to count at the NEW camp ground. Just saying!
After all this it continued to get too crowded so I left earlier than I wanted to.
Happy hot springing in the springtime!]]> jobe Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaSat, 04 May 2024 14:06:06 -0700 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27361,27362#msg-27362 Re: April 12th weekend water level and Flowhttps://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27361,27362#msg-27362 Petey Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaFri, 19 Apr 2024 12:31:38 -0700 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27361,27361#msg-27361 April 12th weekend water level and Flowhttps://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27361,27361#msg-27361 NudstRalph Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaFri, 12 Apr 2024 15:28:08 -0700 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?2,27347,27360#msg-27360 Re: Miracle Hot Springs closed, again.https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?2,27347,27360#msg-27360mklibrary.com, late June to early July seems to be prime wildflower season in Deep Creek. But with all the unpredictable weather we've been having, it might be a good idea to temper expectations a bit.

Maybe pack some comfy walking shoes just in case? Even if the meadows aren't at peak bloom, a hike through the fresh summer air sounds pretty delightful. Who knows, you might stumble upon a hidden patch of wildflowers putting on a surprise show!]]> Spicewood California Hot SpringsFri, 05 Apr 2024 03:21:31 -0700 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27316,27359#msg-27359 Re: Camping and trip report 9/21/23 - 9/24/23https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27316,27359#msg-27359

Quote
peciousaitiff
Wait, people fuck down there?

Ha, now that's funny! Happens all the time!]]> Paul P. Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaThu, 04 Apr 2024 17:28:13 -0700 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27316,27358#msg-27358 Re: Camping and trip report 9/21/23 - 9/24/23https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27316,27358#msg-27358 peciousaitiff Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaThu, 04 Apr 2024 13:55:02 -0700 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27316,27357#msg-27357 Re: Camping and trip report 9/21/23 - 9/24/23https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27316,27357#msg-27357

Quote
Dck111181
a naked girl asked if I was heading down bc she was looking for someone to take the hike with so my plans immediately changed and headed back down for another great day

I've had a couple of similar situations. One time, 2 young ladies asked me if it was OK to hike nude down the trail to the hot springs. I said yes of course, and since they had not been there before, they asked me to hie with them and show them the way. Needless to say, I spent an unforgettable day at the springs with them- it ended up becoming my first threesome! (No this is not an April Fools joke- really did happen, and eventually inspired me to be in a polyamorous living situation currently).]]> Paul P. Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaMon, 01 Apr 2024 10:39:10 -0700 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27316,27356#msg-27356 Re: Camping and trip report 9/21/23 - 9/24/23https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27316,27356#msg-27356 gibsonstoker Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaFri, 29 Mar 2024 06:33:47 -0700 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27349,27355#msg-27355 Re: Trip report March 9 2024https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27349,27355#msg-27355Works every time. Me things they doth complain too much!]]> jobe Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaTue, 12 Mar 2024 20:13:39 -0700 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27349,27354#msg-27354 Re: Trip report March 9 2024https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27349,27354#msg-27354

Quote
jobe
One week from monday I was at the springs and I got the blue hose and used it to clean the mud off the boulders that most use to travel over. I looked for the drain pipe but did not see it. However this visit it was visabe. It was down hill from where I expected it to be. Maybe ... if we buy some ruby slippers and tap our heals and say - water falls at the spings 3 times they will reappear.

You know you want to reassemble it again(:D]]> Paul P. Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaTue, 12 Mar 2024 18:02:38 -0700 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27349,27353#msg-27353 Re: Trip report March 9 2024https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27349,27353#msg-27353 jobe Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaTue, 12 Mar 2024 10:37:45 -0700 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27349,27352#msg-27352 Re: Trip report March 9 2024https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27349,27352#msg-27352 Paul P. Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaMon, 11 Mar 2024 18:37:51 -0700 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27349,27351#msg-27351 Re: Trip report March 9 2024https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27349,27351#msg-27351 jobe Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaSun, 10 Mar 2024 12:43:24 -0700 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27349,27350#msg-27350 Re: Trip report March 9 2024https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27349,27350#msg-27350 Wizard Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaSun, 10 Mar 2024 11:28:15 -0700 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27349,27349#msg-27349 Trip report March 9 2024https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27349,27349#msg-27349I got to the springs at 1 pm. When I pulled out my thermometer the air temp was 60 degrees. The water was 49 degrees. I could see probably 30 - 40 people around. I swam as fast as I could to cross the creek. Others were crossing by walking down stream a bit. The water there was up to their chest. This took 3 times longer than swimming.
The first regular I saw was mayor David. I chatted with him about 20 minutes.
Afterwards I went around and checked the temperatures of the pools. The water of the creek was at the same level as the Serenity pool. Witch was muddy some what with leaves and debris on its bottom. Some one had removed the sand bags there that had directed the water from the Crab Cooker pool to this pool when the water was higher. I corrected this situation later in the day just before I left at sun down. Because it was not crowded then. The temp of the water was 105 degrees in the Serenity pool.
The temp of the Womb pool was 103 degrees, this was warmer than expected also.
The Anniversary pool temp was 105 degrees. Also warmer than expected. It was a bit muddy also. So, I went up to the source by the Pacific Crest trail to investigate why the water was muddy.? An African guy and an Arabian fellow had and were building a pool there. The water temp was 119 degrees. They asked me to not get in because the water was too hot they said with an Arab accent. They spoke to each other in an Arab language. I told them I was tough just like them. But did not sit down like they did as the pool was too small. Again later in the day, just before sunset, I went and tore this pool down so this heated water could go to the other pools.
The Arizona pool was about 4-6 inches under the height of the creek. There was no sand in the pool at all. And the plug from the drainage pipe was missing. Someone had put sandbags just below the source to make a small pool there only big enough for 2 people. Most were only soaking their feet and splashing the hot water on themselves. The temp upstream from the AZ pool was 47 degrees.
As I looked around the beach area I spotted 7 tents and 2 other areas where people had just piled up camping equipment. Kind of strange as there is no moon light now. The good
news is there was no trash to be found anywhere.
While soaking in the Womb pool I got into a conversation with 4 guys from Colorado. I got into telling them about my time when I worked at the nuclear test site in Nevada which was an incredible and multifaceted experience. As my stories became complicated they explained they had done some LSD just before I had got there. And they were extremely fascinated by my stories, tell us more. This seemed like it took 1 hour BUT, it took more than 2 hours. Whereupon they announced that I appeared like a wizard.? That was when they all retired to their camp site amazed beyond belief. VERY INTERESTING!!!!!!
As I crossed the creek to go home an unmarked helicopter came flying low and slow over the canyon. I started to get out my camera but, it appeared the copter was about to hit the cliff just above me. So, I ran as quickly as I could. Luckily it did not. So I took pics of it as it was leaving. Then some people from China came to me asking what to do? I explained to them how to cross. It was an elderly couple and their 30ish son. Only the son spoke English. As they were crossing the father got caught in the current and started drowning. Again, I ran as fast as I could to attempt to rescue him. His son got there first, luckily. So, there is a lesson there for us all, be aware at all times.
And now I would like to vent about the driving situation I experienced this trip.
As I was driving on Bowen ranch road a group of motorcycles came from the opposite direction. The first group of 3 were coming toward me around a curve in the road. One of them was looking at the guy beside him and did not see me about to hit him. I blew my horn to get his attention and made a hard left turn into the embankment. He leaned to the left missing me by inches. I felt like cussing at him but did not. About 8 more cycles came around the curve all slamming on their brakes. I had to pull off the embankment to get the dirt off my bumpers and tires. They all continued on, teenagers all. I hope they learned a lesson !
Then as I left on central Avenue as I got near where the railroad crossing is a monster truck with extra bright lights was coming the opposite direction. I flashed my bright lights on an off hoping he would turn off his lights. But noooo. I could not even see my windshield. So I had to stop in the road so I would not crash.
Beam me up Scotty as there is no intelligent life here !!!]]> jobe Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaSun, 10 Mar 2024 10:17:42 -0700 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?2,27347,27348#msg-27348 Re: Miracle Hot Springs closed, again.https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?2,27347,27348#msg-27348 Paul P. California Hot SpringsTue, 05 Mar 2024 18:54:41 -0800 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?2,27347,27347#msg-27347 Miracle Hot Springs closed, again.https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?2,27347,27347#msg-27347https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13143235/California-Miracle-hot-spring-deaths-closed.html]]> Tanjja California Hot SpringsFri, 01 Mar 2024 18:25:00 -0800 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27345,27346#msg-27346 Re: My son and I are heading down tomorrow morning. Haven't been in a few years. First time visiting was in 1966 with the Boy Scouts!https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27345,27346#msg-27346https://waterdata.usgs.gov/monitoring-location/10260500/#parameterCode=00065&period=P7D&showMedian=false
Also, there is much more posting activity on Reddit, deepcreekhotsprings.]]> missingbee Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaMon, 19 Feb 2024 09:21:59 -0800 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27345,27345#msg-27345 My son and I are heading down tomorrow morning. Haven't been in a few years. First time visiting was in 1966 with the Boy Scouts!https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27345,27345#msg-27345Poll: What is my brothers name

Looking forward to the hot springs. Bringing down a good trash bag and I am sure we can fill it. The most beautiful hot springs and such a shame the way it has been abused. Hoping it will be well flushed out and possibly a light rain!
I am 70 now so has been in 58 years since the first time. Think we met the Manson family then... Sure looked them!! Good to join your group and keep this wonder well preserved.]]> SveNeon Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaSun, 18 Feb 2024 19:00:37 -0800 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27342,27344#msg-27344 Re: Bowen ranch historyhttps://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27342,27344#msg-27344 Rattlesnake ranch Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaMon, 01 Jan 2024 04:47:39 -0800 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27342,27343#msg-27343 Re: Bowen ranch historyhttps://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27342,27343#msg-27343 Paul P. Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaThu, 28 Dec 2023 17:41:14 -0800 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27342,27342#msg-27342 Bowen ranch historyhttps://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27342,27342#msg-27342These people are a class of people I call “ignets”. They are the ones that get full of this imaginary power and at the expense of water sources and the environment, exert that false authority. Instead of being stewards of the lands and give thanks for their allowance to be their, the argue and scrap I’ve shit that has no true value- all the while these other ignets are painting on rocks, trashing the area and shitting in the creek!
They don’t get it! They are completely missing it!
Joke them if they can’t take a FUCK!🤯🤪😝😉😁😵‍💫😵🤔]]> Rattlesnake ranch Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaThu, 28 Dec 2023 15:36:43 -0800 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27328,27341#msg-27341 Re: Death at D.C.H.SPRINGS 11-24-23https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27328,27341#msg-27341 Fenrir_Lupara Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaThu, 21 Dec 2023 19:48:50 -0800 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27328,27340#msg-27340 Re: Death at D.C.H.SPRINGS 11-24-23https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27328,27340#msg-27340

Quote
jobe
Rick, i tried to pm an answer to your question but was unable to.

Just actually sent me a plethor of messages.]]> Rick Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaWed, 20 Dec 2023 14:46:40 -0800 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27328,27339#msg-27339 Re: Death at D.C.H.SPRINGS 11-24-23https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27328,27339#msg-27339

Quote
jobe
Her user name is/was nature lover.

Not really. He user name is Naturelover. Makes it hard to find when you get it wrong.]]> Rick Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaWed, 20 Dec 2023 14:30:04 -0800 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27328,27338#msg-27338 Re: Death at D.C.H.SPRINGS 11-24-23https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27328,27338#msg-27338 jobe Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaWed, 20 Dec 2023 03:34:18 -0800 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27328,27337#msg-27337 Re: Death at D.C.H.SPRINGS 11-24-23https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27328,27337#msg-27337 jobe Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaWed, 20 Dec 2023 03:29:20 -0800 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27328,27336#msg-27336 Re: Death at D.C.H.SPRINGS 11-24-23https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27328,27336#msg-27336 jobe Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaFri, 15 Dec 2023 11:31:32 -0800 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27328,27335#msg-27335 Re: Death at D.C.H.SPRINGS 11-24-23https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27328,27335#msg-27335 jobe Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaFri, 15 Dec 2023 07:48:37 -0800 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,24158,27334#msg-27334 Re: BEST MUSIC TO LISTEN TO ON THE ROAD TO D.C.H.S.https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,24158,27334#msg-27334 Tanjja Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaSat, 02 Dec 2023 12:53:23 -0800 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27318,27333#msg-27333 Re: Been going for close to 50yrshttps://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27318,27333#msg-27333That would be 44 years !
Keep it going !
John]]> mdskibum Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaThu, 30 Nov 2023 22:54:30 -0800 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27318,27332#msg-27332 Re: Been going for close to 50yrshttps://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27318,27332#msg-27332 Petey Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaMon, 27 Nov 2023 22:52:21 -0800 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27318,27331#msg-27331 Re: Been going for close to 50yrshttps://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27318,27331#msg-27331
Bowens escapade was last sold on Amazon in 2017 and it's currenlty unavailable. The (Amazon Standard Identification Number) for this book is ASIN : ‎B0007JYAIC
Perhaps, and I hope, it might be available later on.

Here is the Amazon link:
https://www.amazon.com/Bowen-escapades-Gertie/dp/B0007JYAIC/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8]]> Petey Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaMon, 27 Nov 2023 22:23:14 -0800 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27328,27330#msg-27330 Re: Death at D.C.H.SPRINGS 11-24-23https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27328,27330#msg-27330What a long strange trip for her.]]> jobe Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaSun, 26 Nov 2023 16:00:58 -0800 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27328,27329#msg-27329 Re: Death at D.C.H.SPRINGS 11-24-23https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27328,27329#msg-27329 paulespo Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaSat, 25 Nov 2023 17:09:43 -0800 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27328,27328#msg-27328 Death at D.C.H.SPRINGS 11-24-23https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27328,27328#msg-27328 jobe Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaFri, 24 Nov 2023 16:57:38 -0800 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,6068,27327#msg-27327 Re: Bowen Ranch Historyhttps://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,6068,27327#msg-27327

https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,25790]]> Tanjja Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaTue, 21 Nov 2023 08:17:53 -0800 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,6068,27326#msg-27326 Re: Bowen Ranch Historyhttps://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,6068,27326#msg-27326 Rattlesnake ranch Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaMon, 20 Nov 2023 15:27:28 -0800 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,6068,27325#msg-27325 Re: Bowen Ranch Historyhttps://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,6068,27325#msg-27325It had a deep river canyon running thru it with hot springs coming out of the canyon wall. Some friends and I
went and it was one of the most magical places I had ever been to. The canyon was deep maybe 200 feet
with a small river running thru it at the bottom. There was a small grove of cottonwood trees near where
the hot springs flowed down the canyon wall to the river. There was a small band of hippies camped there
more or less permanently. My friends and I went there almost every week for a few days. And became
"semi-residents" ourselves. I wonder if this is the same Bowen Ranch?]]> oddllee Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaSun, 19 Nov 2023 16:59:32 -0800 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27318,27324#msg-27324 Re: Been going for close to 50yrshttps://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27318,27324#msg-27324 Rattlesnake ranch Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaSat, 18 Nov 2023 19:55:02 -0800 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27318,27323#msg-27323 Re: Been going for close to 50yrshttps://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27318,27323#msg-27323
Annie, you should be also able to download it.]]> Paul P. Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaTue, 14 Nov 2023 19:15:23 -0800 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27318,27322#msg-27322 Re: Been going for close to 50yrshttps://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27318,27322#msg-27322
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bi4TWepSK4bskhcx7DhGYRBFIoVlRrj2/view?usp=share_link]]> neogeo Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaTue, 14 Nov 2023 09:33:36 -0800 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27318,27321#msg-27321 Re: Been going for close to 50yrshttps://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27318,27321#msg-27321 Wizard Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaMon, 13 Nov 2023 21:41:42 -0800 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27318,27320#msg-27320 Re: Been going for close to 50yrshttps://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27318,27320#msg-27320 Paul P. Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaMon, 13 Nov 2023 20:46:08 -0800 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27319,27319#msg-27319 Deep Creek Plane Crash 1974https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27319,27319#msg-27319 DCresearch Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaSun, 12 Nov 2023 19:04:56 -0800 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27318,27318#msg-27318 Been going for close to 50yrshttps://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27318,27318#msg-27318Bowen escapades. If anyone has information how to locate a copy, please email me or reply to this post with that information? It would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your time and response-
Annie @ the Rattlesnake Ranch, Apple Valley, CA]]> Rattlesnake ranch Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaSun, 12 Nov 2023 01:18:17 -0800 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,16077,27317#msg-27317 In search of book “Bowen escapades” written by Gertie Bowen in 1964https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,16077,27317#msg-27317 Rattlesnake ranch Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaSun, 12 Nov 2023 01:01:46 -0800 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27316,27316#msg-27316 Camping and trip report 9/21/23 - 9/24/23https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27316,27316#msg-27316 Dck111181 Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaMon, 25 Sep 2023 00:46:15 -0700 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27315,27315#msg-27315 New to the deep creek village!https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27315,27315#msg-27315 HighAce Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaSat, 23 Sep 2023 21:14:09 -0700 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27313,27314#msg-27314 Re: Navigating to https://deepcreekhotsprings.net shows blankhttps://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27313,27314#msg-27314 Rick Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaSat, 23 Sep 2023 17:08:45 -0700 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27313,27313#msg-27313 Navigating to https://deepcreekhotsprings.net shows blankhttps://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27313,27313#msg-27313https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum is not working. Navigating to https://deepcreekhotsprings.net shows blank page.]]> Sam D. Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaMon, 18 Sep 2023 19:25:36 -0700 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27311,27312#msg-27312 Re: Trip report 8-27-2023https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27311,27312#msg-27312 Paul P. Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaWed, 30 Aug 2023 18:39:31 -0700 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27311,27311#msg-27311 Trip report 8-27-2023https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27311,27311#msg-27311Yesterday I got to the springs at 1:30 pm. It must have been Mexican appreciation day. There were at least 30 Mexican men there. Only 2 Mexican women and the boom box had the same songs I have heard for decades playing. So I did the only thing I knew to do. I took a 2 hour nap. There was only 2 other people with European ancestry and one was speaking Spanish with them. This IS the greatest country ever.
So at 4:20 I got my new thermometer out. It said the air temp was 89 degrees. All temps of the pools were taken at their center near the surface.
The Arizona pool is leaking again, it was just a little more than half full. The temp there was 113 degrees. I suppose it was leaking because of storm damage. The creek is around 6 inches higherr than the week before.
The Anniversaty pool was 109 degrees. I took the blue hose out and cleaned the dead algae and trash out of the pool. It over heated me but that just makes me stronger.
The womb pool was 106 degrees. Hotter than I expected. I got the hose out and with a little help from friends we cleaned the dead algae out of this pool also. Thank you seniors and seniorettas. The Serenity pool was having the water deverted from the Crab Cooker pool directly into it. The temp was 107 degrees. The Contemplation pool was full of burrito eaters, thank you for the good food, really needed it. The temp there was 96 degrees. Even hotter was the sauce.
The creek water at the spot @20 feet upstream from the Arizona pool was 76 degrees. The creek water where most cross the creek was 78 degrees.
I only found a large piece of aluminum foil 2 water bottles and an ugly t shirt for my trash collection. Thanks everyone for help with that.
As the sun set a large group of women, all sizes and shapes showed up as I left. Most with sleeping bags and tents. Another terrific time to be at my favorite hot spring.]]> jobe Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaMon, 28 Aug 2023 21:29:22 -0700 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27310,27310#msg-27310 Hurricane Local Statementhttps://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27310,27310#msg-27310CAZ038-087-088-346>358-362-366>383-548>550-190600-

Hurricane Hilary Local Statement Advisory Number 9
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA EP092023
858 AM PDT Fri Aug 18 2023

This product covers portions of Southwest California

Hilary to produce rare and dangerous flash flooding and tropical
storm-force winds.

NEW INFORMATION
---------------

* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for Catalina and Santa
Barbara Islands, Antelope Valley Foothills, San Gabriel
Mountains, Interstate 5 Corridor, Santa Clarita Valley, and
Highway 14 Corridor

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for Catalina and Santa
Barbara Islands, Antelope Valley Foothills, San Gabriel
Mountains, Interstate 5 Corridor, Santa Clarita Valley, and
Highway 14 Corridor

* STORM INFORMATION:
- About 1150 miles south-southeast of Avalon CA or about 1190
miles south-southeast of Los Angeles Airport CA
- 17.9N 111.4W
- Storm Intensity 145 mph
- Movement Northwest or 305 degrees at 10 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
------------------

Hurricane Hilary will weaken to a tropical storm as it approaches
Southern California this weekend. Flash flooding will be possible
across Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, and perhaps Santa Barbara
County. Rare and dangerous flooding possible across the mountains.
Tropical-storm-force winds will be possible Sunday into Monday.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
-----------------

* FLOODING RAIN:
Prepare for life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible
extensive impacts across Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, and possibly
Santa Barbara County. The most dangerous conditions are expected over
the mountains. Potential impacts include:
- Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and rescues.
- Small streams, creeks, canals, arroyos, and ditches may become
dangerous rivers. Destructive runoff may rage down mountain
valleys while increasing susceptibility to rockslides, mudslides,
and debris flows. Flood control systems and barriers may become
stressed.
- Streets and parking lots become rivers of moving water with
underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become dangerous. Many
road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out.

Prepare for dangerous rainfall flooding having possible limited to
significant impacts elsewhere across the area.

* WIND:
Prepare for hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across Los
Angeles and Ventura Counties, with greatest impacts over Catalina
Island and Santa Barbara Island, as well as the mountains of Los
Angeles County. Potential impacts in this area include:
- Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored
mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
- Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees uprooted, but with
greater numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Some
fences and roadway signs blown over.
- A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban
or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions on
bridges and other elevated roadways.
- Scattered power and communications outages.

Elsewhere across Southwest California, little to no impact is
anticipated.

* SURGE:
Little to no impacts are anticipated at this time across Southwest
California. However, coastal flooding will be possible especially
around Catalina Island and Long Beach.

* TORNADOES:
Little to no impacts are anticipated at this time across Southwest
California.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
----------------------------------

* EVACUATIONS:
Listen to local official for recommended preparedness actions,
including possible evacuation. If ordered to evacuate, do so
immediately.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to check your emergency plan and emergency supplies
kit and take necessary actions to protect your family and secure your
home or business.

When making safety and preparedness decisions, do not focus on the
exact forecast track since hazards such as flooding rain, damaging
wind gusts, storm surge, and tornadoes extend well away from the
center of the storm.

If in a place that is vulnerable to high wind, such as near large
trees, a manufactured home, upper floors of a high-rise building, or
on a boat, plan to move to safe shelter.

If you live in a place particularly vulnerable to flooding, such as
near the ocean or a large inland lake, in a low-lying or poor
drainage area, in a valley, or near an already swollen river, plan to
move to safe shelter on higher ground.

* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
- For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov
- For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org
- For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org

NEXT UPDATE
-----------

The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard CA around 3PM PDT, or sooner if
conditions warrant.

$$]]> Rick Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaFri, 18 Aug 2023 13:49:30 -0700 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27308,27308#msg-27308 Proposed changes to recreation fees identified by the San Bernardino National Foresthttps://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27308,27308#msg-27308SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., July 21, 2023 – The San Bernardino National Forest is proposing changes to recreation fees at nine developed recreation sites on the three ranger districts of the forest.

Currently, approximately 40 percent of day-use sites, overnight camping sites and other developed recreation sites are managed without user fees.

“We recognize how important these sites are to our local communities and those who use the sites,” said Jonar Rodrigo, Southern Zone Adventure Pass and Recreation Fee Program Manager with the San Bernardino National Forest. “These fee increases will help us maintain the sites to the level and quality people have come to expect, as well as make the fees more consistent throughout the state.”

The proposed fees by site and ranger district follow: at the Front Country District, the Applewhite Campground fee would increase from $10 to $25 for a single site. At the Mountain Top District, the Big Pine Flat OHV Staging Area fee would go from free to $5 per vehicle. At the San Jacinto District, the Pinyon Flats Campground fee would increase from $8 to $20 per night and $5 to $10 per additional vehicle; at the Marion Mountain, Fern Basin and Boulder Basin campgrounds the fees would be increased from $10 to $20 per night and $5 to $10 per additional vehicle; the Dark Canyon Campground fee would go from $12 to $20 a night and $5 to $10 per additional vehicle; the Ribbonwood Equestrian Campground fee would change from $15 to $30 per night, and; the Black Mountain Group Campground fees would increase from $50 to $100 (1-24 people), $75 to $150 (25-49 people), $110 to $200 (50-74 people) and $140 to $225 (75-100 people).

At the newly built OHV staging area at Big Pine Flat, the Annual Adventure Pass and the full suite of Interagency Passes would be honored.

The public is invited to comment on the proposed fee changes to the developed recreation program. The comment period is set to end by close of business on Oct. 1. Bring or mail your written comments to San Bernardino National Forest, Attention: Jonar Rodrigo, 602 S. Tippecanoe Ave., San Bernardino, CA 92408 or communicate by email at sm.fs.BDFFEEPROP@usda.gov. Comments can also be submitted at https://usfs.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries/index.html?appid=f6a8f81baf2843c8bd96c8035d8cc3bc]]> Rick Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaWed, 26 Jul 2023 17:07:09 -0700 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27295,27301#msg-27301 Re: Trip Report 5-19 2023 , second snakehttps://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27295,27301#msg-27301 Paul P. Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaFri, 26 May 2023 19:13:12 -0700 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27295,27300#msg-27300 Re: Trip Report 5-19 2023 , second snakehttps://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27295,27300#msg-27300Please help with the trash problem and enjoy.your trip.]]> jobe Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaWed, 24 May 2023 02:17:31 -0700 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27295,27299#msg-27299 Re: Trip Report 5-19 2023 , second snakehttps://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27295,27299#msg-27299 HikerCamper Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaTue, 23 May 2023 10:31:27 -0700 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27295,27298#msg-27298 Rattlesnakeshttps://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27295,27298#msg-27298]]> Rick Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaMon, 22 May 2023 16:32:30 -0700 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27295,27297#msg-27297 Re: Trip Report 5-19 2023 , second snakehttps://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27295,27297#msg-27297 jobe Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaMon, 22 May 2023 04:55:52 -0700 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27295,27295#msg-27295 Trip Report 5-19 2023 , second snakehttps://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27295,27295#msg-27295I had a thermometer with me. All temps were taken near the center of the pools and near their surface. The creek has gone down enough so all pools are now above the creek water height. The Arizona pool has some creek water flowing into it making the water colder than usual. The temp there was 96 degrees. It was much warmer near the spring side of the pool. Some one had blocked the flow with rocks and sand up hill near the source. So I took them down so it would flow directly into this ( many persons favorite pool). The Anniversary pool was baking in the sun. The temp there was 112 degrees. Some one had obviously just cleaned the debris from this pool. Thank you to whomever. The Womb pool was also warmer than usual at 108 degrees. The Serenity pool was a real delight at 106 degrees. The Contemplation pool had two Africans lovers in it so I did not bother them. They were talking in what sounded like swahilly, an African language. I wondered if they got here legally. Non of my business! They had a beautiful appearance. And seemed to be deeply in love, hopefully.
As the hours passed people were cooling off by jumping into the creek. The water temp at where the beach area was 52 degrees. The water up stream from the Arizona pool was 50 degrees. The outside air temp was 86 degrees. Just before the sun started to go behind the mountain top a large cloud covered the sky cooling every thing and every one for the hike out and up hill. Perfect!
On this trip every one seemed to be very happy to be in my favorite hot spring.
EXCEPT !!! AS I was leaving I found a large bag with about 30 pounds of ugly stinking trash. As I got near to where the raft is to cross the creek I found a smaller bag with about 10 pounds of ugly stinking trash in it. So I put the small bag into the larger bag and hauled it up the big hill. This would have not have been possible if that big beautiful cloud were not there. WTF ! PLEASE every one. Help keep D.C.H.S. clean and beautiful. PLEASE!]]> jobe Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaSun, 21 May 2023 16:49:09 -0700 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27291,27294#msg-27294 Re: Bradford Ridge Trailhttps://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27291,27294#msg-27294 juliankaye Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaThu, 11 May 2023 06:24:14 -0700 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27291,27293#msg-27293 Re: Bradford Ridge Trailhttps://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27291,27293#msg-27293 Wizard Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaTue, 09 May 2023 00:01:58 -0700 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27291,27292#msg-27292 Re: Bradford Ridge Trailhttps://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27291,27292#msg-27292 jobe Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaMon, 08 May 2023 06:50:23 -0700 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27291,27291#msg-27291 Bradford Ridge Trailhttps://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27291,27291#msg-27291
Thanks,
Ralph]]> NudstRalph Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaFri, 05 May 2023 12:32:26 -0700 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27284,27290#msg-27290 Re: Trip report 4-17-23https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27284,27290#msg-27290Neo, I weren't afraid to swim under there either. Usually cat fish were there or other interesting stuff. Once I found a diamon ring with 3 diamonds in it.
It will be interestinv to see how big the large boulder is that is sitting on the up stream wall.
Happy springtime!]]> jobe Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaFri, 21 Apr 2023 11:01:05 -0700 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27284,27289#msg-27289 Re: Trip report 4-17-23https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27284,27289#msg-27289 neogeo Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaFri, 21 Apr 2023 00:46:22 -0700 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27284,27288#msg-27288 Re: Trip report 4-17-23https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27284,27288#msg-27288

Quote
jobe
In this state if your income is less than 50k and you are over 60 you are exempt from paying income taxes.

Are you talking about California or Florida? This is not true in California. Happy 420 Day!]]> Paul P. Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaThu, 20 Apr 2023 10:43:08 -0700 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27284,27286#msg-27286 Re: Trip report 4-17-23https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,27284,27286#msg-27286 jobe Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaTue, 18 Apr 2023 22:32:05 -0700