Clean, beautifully maintained. There's a fire pit by each camp site, and except for the ones for…read morebig groups, lots of space for privacy. The hike back from the hot springs is no joke, especially on a hot day if it gets to 80s. It is nonstop uphill for about 1.5 to 2 hours depending on your speed. Still gorgeous.

This website is a fraud. The owner doesn't have a website, there is no zip line and no camp ground…read more The owner has neighbors who are using his name. He only accepts Zelle. The hike is two miles down hill before you get to the water. The hike back is uphill and very steep.

The Pacific Crest Trailhead - Mojave River Forks End of Road serves as a significant access point…read moreto the iconic Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) in Southern California. Situated at an elevation of 923 meters in the Mojave Desert region, this trailhead marks a unique intersection where the vast wilderness of the PCT meets the end of California Highway 173. It is a crucial gateway for exploring the diverse landscapes of the San Bernardino Mountains foothills and the unique desert environment. Visitors consistently highlight this trailhead as the most accessible starting point for reaching the popular Deep Creek Hot Springs, making it a favored destination for hikers. The opportunity to experience a distinctive desert section of the Pacific Crest Trail, with its scenic Deep Creek Canyon and lush riparian vegetation, is another major draw. The convenience of a wide parking area at the end of the paved road also contributes to its popularity among those looking for day hikes or shorter excursions on the PCT. Before setting out, hikers should be prepared for a creek crossing within about a mile of the trailhead, as Deep Creek must be forded. While often shallow or dry, especially during certain times of the year, water levels can rise significantly after rain or snowmelt, potentially requiring an alternative parallel track near the dam. The trailhead offers ample free parking at the dead-end of Highway 173, making it easily reachable by passenger vehicle. This trailhead is ideal for hiking and trail running, particularly for those aiming for the Deep Creek Hot Springs, which is typically a 12-mile out-and-back journey. The arid desert climate suggests that spring and fall offer the most comfortable conditions for exploration, avoiding the extreme heat of summer or potential high waters in winter. Its location also provides convenient access to nearby amenities at Mojave River Forks Regional Park, including camping and recreational opportunities at Silverwood Lake.

i love this trail, but do it on a cloudy day, wont recommend hiking this on a hot day because…read moretheres no shade the whole time. and pls. pick up after your pet. parking is kinda sketchy too. so take the risk. Other than that love the bridge at the end of the trail!

The majestic Mojave Desert, overflowing with places to explore. It begs you to visit it, one of the…read moremost beautiful places in the world.

It happens to be a desert. It features things you expect to find in a desert: it gets hot and…read morethere's a whole lot of nothing. That is just a matter of opinion for some people. It actually has a whole lot besides nothing. There's a lot of natural beauty here as well as kitschy tourist attractions like candy stores and an oversized thermometer. It takes up pretty much the entire area of San Bernardino County. It's a very large county that's different from what most people think of California. Most people think of beaches and Hollywood. In fact, there actually are a few lakes here. They're just dry, really just flat areas of land. It's accessible mostly by I-15, which runs through several small cities. The best known might be Barstow, which is the halfway point between LA and Vegas. It's the best place to stop for gas if you're going north because it's the cheapest. The town of Yermo has the popular tourist stop EddieWorld. It's a store filled with candy. They have lots of other useless items. It gets hottest around Baker. There's even a large thermometer. You should get prepared before driving through the desert. Be sure to have food and water in case you have car problems. Several cars were pulled over with steaming engines along I-15 the one time.

This is a beautiful trail, but a little tougher than expected! There seem to be quite a few…read moredifferent trails/routes you can take, but I'd plan for about 2-3 miles minimum (in the altitude it feels longer lol). They recently added a parking lot, which made it so much more convenient for parking and to find the start of the trail! I'm so glad they did this. I'd still say the earlier arrival, the better, so you can get a parking spot. For the trail itself, it's a good workout - there are both uphills & downhills. Once you get to the top, there are beautiful views of the lake.

After years of not being able to hike this trail (snow, ice, no parking, fires, etc.), I was…read morefinally able to do it! Huzzah for the new parking lot, which has quite a few parking spots, a bathroom, and easy access to the trailhead. Don't let the posted distance of the trailhead fool you - it's very easy to make this hike longer than anticipated. The trail markers are these caged rocks, and sometimes we lost track of them and had to guess. There are also a lot of places to scramble up rocks, which was so much fun. Once we found the sign for Castle Rock, my son (6 yo) and I took a look up, then climbed all the way to the top. The view from the top was amazing! Very much worth it. We took a different rock scrambling path to climb down, so there are options if you decide to climb up. With all of our meandering, scrambling, and just general shenanigans, we finished in about 3 hours feeling pretty accomplished.

Ugly walk. View of drainage area and people's back yards. Homeless camps and creeps along the way.read more

Place is great for a good run with the kids! I'm able to take my wagon. The kids enjoy going.read more

Great place to hike and enjoy nature. Been here many times and never get enough. There's tons of…read moresnow on the ground and by the water fall at the moment.

Only saw one person get a ticket but that's bc they were blocking a driveway. Lots of people park…read morealong the side of the row and it didn't look like anyone had parking permits. This is a fantastic intro hike it's about 1 mile to the falls and you can make it longer by parking farther down the mountain or hike up farther the trail to go above the falls. Saw a rattlesnake but it wasn't fast or aggressive just watch your step. Lots of foot traffic so it feels very safe. Overall one of my favorite beginner friendly hikes.

Found this online and walked a couple of miles this morning hoping to see some water, but there was…read morenot a drop. Maybe I will check it out some day after it rains as I live only 8 miles away. The place was clean and safe.

When it's not blistering hot, this is a wonderful, level and wide trail to walk a dog!read more

Lake Gregory Water Day…read more We made the most of our day at Lake Gregory! We tried the inflatable water park, paddle boarding, and a Duffy boat ride and each one was a different kind of fun! Paddle boarding More challenging than it looks, especially when you're trying to keep your balance, but so much fun once you get the hang of it. Duffy boat Definitely the relaxing part of the day! Cruising around the lake, enjoying the scenery, and taking in the beautiful Mountain View's Inflatable water park: The kids had a blast! Adults be prepared to work for it because the climbing and balancing are no joke! Overall, such a fun family day at Lake Gregory. Definitely recommend trying all three if you're visiting!

Rented 2 canoes and 1 pedal boat for our group of 7 yesterday. Would not recommend…read more We paid at 11:30 and were only then told we couldn't get on the water until 12. Nobody mentioned this beforehand, so we just stood around wasting time. Basic communication issue that should've been handled at booking. The equipment wasn't maintained. Our canoe had spiders in it, and the pedal boat's shade cover wasn't tied down properly so it barely worked. Staff coordination was worse. One worker took the 5 of us canoeing down to the dock, while our 2 friends doing the pedal boat were left standing at the top with no instructions. When the worker helping us with the canoe finally noticed, he yelled down at them -- "PEDAL BOAT. COME ON, WHAT ARE YOU DOING?" -- complete with an attitude, a loud audible steups, and exaggerated hand gestures like it was their fault. It was the staff's own miscommunication, not ours. The lake itself was underwhelming. Water was dirty and murky, and the usable area for both the canoes and pedal boat was so small you could cover the whole thing in under 20 minutes. To top it off, when we returned the canoe, one of the workers told us "if you fall I will laugh." Not funny, just rude. Between the disorganization, dirty equipment, and unprofessional staff, this isn't worth the money.