[pct-l] Re: Deep Creek Hot Springs

[steve_peterson at sbcglobal.net (Steve Peterson)]

Thanks to all for the info. Based on what I've heard, I'll take the chance on 
staying there or nearby....

yogi wrote:
> In 2001 and 2002 we didn't see any rangers.  I camped at Deep Creek in 
> 2001.  In 2003, the rangers showed up around dinner time.  In fact, they 
> booted us literally minutes before we started cooking dinner, which they 
> said would have included a huge fine.  The locals who were there told us 
> that the rangers only show up a few times each year, and yes the 
> rangers did hike in.  I guess it was just our unlucky day.
>  
> yogi
>  
> www.pcthandbook.com <http://www.pcthandbook.com>
> 
> Steve Peterson <steve_peterson@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> 
>     (Milepoint 309.2)
> 
>     Is there camping there or not? Yogi in 2003 reports getting booted
>     out of there,
>     others in 2004 report camping there. If it is just hit/miss
>     depending on the
>     mood/presence of rangers, what about following the jeep road to Warm
>     Spring on
>     the other side of the creek--is that feasible and is camping allowed
>     there?
> 
>     Also, the Guidebook reports that just *before* the hotsprings, there
>     is a
>     "streamside terrace where the Forest Service plans an equestrian
>     camp" (p. 150
>     in the 6th Edition). Have they built the camp? If not, is it a place
>     one might
>     camp assuming one didn't want to take a chance on the rangers at the
>     Hotsprings?
> 
>     Thanks,
>     --Steve (who doesn't fancy sleeping on the bridge, a la Yogi & Friends)
> 
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