Hot spring camping near Lake Mathews

Bring the tent, RV, or horse trailer to Lake Mathews for waterfront mountain camping year-round.

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66% (40 reviews)

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5 top hot spring campgrounds near Lake Mathews

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High Desert Hot Spring Hideout

13 sites · RVs, Tents160 acres · Lake Arrowhead, CA
This property is the perfect place to escape the city and immerse yourself in nature. Nestled in the mountains of the high desert, we invite you to come stay in a peaceful serene setting, where beautiful natural desert scenery and mountain views surround you. The 40 minute hike to the Deep Creek Hot Springs is well worth the effort, and there's so much more natural beauty to see as you explore miles of hiking and OHV trails nearby and right on the property. Weather can be extreme at times, with Winter temps ranging from 20*F to 40* F, and Summer temps peaking at 112F. The cold creek water in the Deep Creek canyon flows all year around, and the 6 creek-side hot spring pools are always full and consistently hot all year around, ranging in temperatures between 90F-108F. The hike to the Deep Creek Hot Springs is fairly steep and can be difficult for some people, especially in warm weather. In order to be prepared with the correct gear to make this hike 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 and our webpage for the Deep Creek Hot Springs Campground for detailed driving directions to the official trailhead located right on our property. You won't get lost if you park on our property and hike from the trailhead, so make sure you go to the right address. Know before you go! Generally, reservations are not necessary to set up a tent site, but we have a more private area set aside for hipcamp reservations that has separate facilities from the general camping area. We do not recommend bringing children due to occasional nudity that may be seen in the area and the degree of difficulty for the hike. The hike to the hot springs is fairly difficult and everyone’s physical fitness needs to be considered when deciding to take pets, or have children, elderly people, or out-of-shape/over-weight people in your group.
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Off the Grid Hot Springs Camping

13 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents180 acres · Lake Arrowhead, CA
Located on a rural off the grid property near the Deep Creek Hot Springs, this 160 acre property is the perfect place to escape the city and immerse yourself in nature. Nestled in the mountains of the high desert, come camp and enjoy yourself in a peaceful setting where beautiful natural desert scenery and mountain views surround you. The natural high desert landscape of junipers, joshua trees, chaparral and sages, combined with the nearby San Bernardino mountains in the background, create an amazing 360* view from just about anywhere on our land. This private homestead property is located 6 miles off the pavement, just far enough to escape the sounds and lights of the city, and is surrounded by 1,000's of acres of undeveloped government managed lands. The natural rural setting creates a serene atmosphere on the property that allows one to easily relax and recharge. You can set up your own tent and campsite or rent one of our furnished glamping tents to stay in when you come to visit. Have a special event coming up or just want to celebrate? Check out our private hot spring pool sites and private cold spring pool sites we have available for up to 300 guests. There is plenty of activities nearby to keep yourself occupied, such as nature watching right on the property, or exploring numerous hiking and ohv trails just off the property. With the trailhead starting on the property, the Deep Creek Hot Springs is just a short hike away, and well worth the effort, with nearby fishing and gold panning along the creek as well. Deep Creek flows all year around, and the 6 creek-side hot spring pools are always full and consistently hot all year around, ranging in temperatures between 90F-108F. The hike to the Deep Creek Hot Springs is steep in places and can be fairly difficult for some people, especially in warm weather. In order to be prepared with the correct gear to make this hike 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! *Although children are permitted to be on the property, we do not recommend bringing them due to occasional nudity that may be seen in the area and the degree of difficulty of the hike. The hike to the hot springs is fairly difficult and everyone’s physical fitness needs to be considered when deciding to take children, elderly people, or over-weight people.
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Oak Springs Ranch Campground

27 sites · RVs, Tents80 acres · Apple Valley, CA
Oak Springs is an 80 acre "off grid" ranch. Oak Springs was originally a stage coach stop for miners during the 1800's. Family owned and operated since 1944. Oak Springs Ranch is known for the breathtaking views, pure water, organic gardens, and friendly family atmosphere. We offer guided tours on horseback to the local hot springs, water caves or take a local ride to learn about the local Native Americans.
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Hacienda del Alto Desierto

10 sites · RVs, Tents10 acres · Phelan, CA
Flat land in the desert, great views of Wrightwood mountain, 5 miles from downtown Phelan, Ca bring your ATV's ride the desert, short drive to El Murage Dry Lake, Silver Lake and Wrightwood, many places to eat, enjoy the sun, we have plenty, take a drive to Barstow, ghost town, very close to Victorville, Apple Pitch your tent, set up trailer, launch your sldie outs and enjoy the desert beatufil views of nearby mountains, star gazing is the best around. Ride the desert enjoy life, enjoy the night life, no evening lights available bring what you need, enjoy coffee in the morning, ham and eggs? Bacon, pancakes. Host will meet you at site.
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Casa Soza

1 site · Lodging1 acre · Whitewater, CA
It is said that originally one man owned all this land but he hadn't any money. To save the life of his beloved wife, to pay for her treatment, he build one little cottage after the other and sold these parcels. Eight all together. That's was in the fifties. His son is still living on a prime property of this area in the Painted Hills.
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Hot spring camping near Lake Mathews guide

Overview

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to resource for camping in the United States. If you're looking for a camping experience near Lake Mathews, California, with a hot spring, you're in luck! We offer over 330 options in this location that cater to your specific activity and terrain preference. With options starting as low as $20 per night, you'll find the perfect campsite to suit your budget. Some of our top campsites in this area include Diana's Descanso Camp (138 reviews), Bowen Springs Camp Retreat (127 reviews), and Dragonfly Hill Desert Farm (121 reviews). Our popular amenities include pet-friendly sites, campfires, and cooking equipment, while popular activities in this area include horseback riding, swimming, and fall fun. So get ready to relax in a natural hot spring and enjoy the great outdoors at Lake Mathews, California!

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