Lake Arrowhead, California
Bowen Ranch Hot Spring Retreat
About Bowen Ranch Hot Spring Retreat
Peaceful Off-the-Grid Property in the Mountains of the Mojave Desert, Hot Springs and Numerous Hiking and Off-Roading Trails Nearby... Surrounded by 1,000s of Acres of Undeveloped BLM and US Forestry Land, With Endless Views of the San Bernardino Mountains and High Desert Scenery. Bring Your Tent, Trailer, RV or Camp in your Car . Picnic Tables and Fire Pits (grills available). Flushing Toilets, Pits Toilets, Potable Water, and Showers On-Site. Breakfast Lunch Dinner Served on the Weekends *Warning! The hike to the Deep Creek Hot Springs is fairly steep and can be difficult for some people, especially in warm weather, so everyone’s physical fitness needs to be considered when deciding to hike to the hot springs with pets, children, elderly people, or out-of-shape/over-weight people in your group. Even though Deep Creek has never had any known cases of amoeba outbreaks, be advised that the warm waters around hot springs can carry a sometimes fatal amoeba. *Although children are permitted at most sites on the property (children are not permitted at the cabin or spring pool sites), we do not recommend bringing them due to occasional nudity that may be seen in the area and the degree of difficulty for the hike. In order to be prepared with the correct gear to make the hike to the hot springs and know the USFS rules that apply to the area, please educate yourself before coming by visiting the USFS website page for the Deep Creek area. Know before you go! The Deep Creek Hot Springs Campground is part of the historic Bowen Ranch property that was homesteaded in 1924 and has been the camping and parking area for the Deep Creek Hot Springs for nearly a century. The Bowen Ranch property is under new ownership as of 2020. See our webpage deepcreekhotspringscampground.com for more information and detailed driving directions to our property.
Accommodations on the property
- Primitive site
- RV site
Location
Lake Arrowhead, California
Open in Google MapsWhat people say about their stay at Bowen Ranch Hot Spring Retreat
Synthesized from 33 review mentions across 5 aspects.
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Setting & Nature
“The campsite offers a mix of glamping and traditional camping, with spacious sites and a touch of nature. Most visitors appreciated the friendly and helpful staff, clean amenities,…”
11 mentions
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Host & Communication
“The hosts at this campsite are frequently praised for their friendliness and helpfulness, ensuring a smooth and welcoming experience for all guests. They are attentive to campers' …”
8 mentions
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Comfort & Sleep
“the small propane heater provided wasn’t enough to warm the tent comfortably”
5 mentions
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Amenities
“the water didn't get heated in the pool until almost 2 days after arrival.”
5 mentions
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Cleanliness
“the one we ended up in wasn’t set up yet. The bed wasn’t made”
4 mentions
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Recent reviews
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Lovely host… had great stay…. Clean and well maintained and jess even helped us to start the fire when we were struggling
The campground was great and spacious. It was close to the Desert Hotsprings. We walked from our campsite to the trail. Bob and George were so kind and hospitable. I would highly recommend this campground.
We confirmed our reservation a week in advance, but the staff seemed surprised and unprepared when we arrived. He didn’t seem to know which tent to assign us, and the one we ended up in wasn’t set up yet. The bed wasn’t made, but we brought our own bedding thankfully. It was extremely cold at night, and the small propane heater provided wasn’t enough to warm the tent comfortably. We paid for 3 nights of power from the generator but only received less than one night’s worth. The generator wasn’t turned on the first night. They turned it on the second night around 6pm but it auto shut off around…
Views were beautiful, reasonable distance from the hot springs. Really appreciated the sauna tent and pool table at the recreation area!
Always a good time at this spot. Our third time here, it was raining this time but definitely didn't effect our spirits.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Bowen Ranch Hot Spring Retreat located?
Bowen Ranch Hot Spring Retreat is located in Lake Arrowhead, California.
What types of accommodations does Bowen Ranch Hot Spring Retreat offer?
Bowen Ranch Hot Spring Retreat offers Primitive site, RV site. Specifics vary — verify the exact unit availability with the operator before booking.
How is Bowen Ranch Hot Spring Retreat rated?
Bowen Ranch Hot Spring Retreat has a 4.4/5 rating from 100 reviews on aggregate. Ratings reflect aggregate sentiment from public review platforms; we don't moderate operator reviews.
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