Hot Springs Campout - Nov 2011

So, we try to do a hot springs campout every November.  Why do we choose November?  Because it's cold enough that you can stay in the hot springs for awhile - and cold enough that it feels good to get into the hot springs.

This year we went to Diamond Fork Hot Springs.  We camped at a campground down the road from the trailhead, and then the next morning we hiked the 2 miles up to the hot springs.  It happened to be snowing while we hiked, which made it all the more fun!  Once we got there we opened up a pop-up style "shower tent" which we used as a changing room and got to soak for an hour or so before changing again and hiking back out.

The springs we hiked to has been kept up pretty good, and actually had some cement work done to it to make 2 pools, seats, and a flat changing area.  It is also next to a cold stream, with a spot where you can unplug an inlet and let cold water flow in to cool off the tub.  It's pretty nice!

Diamond Fork Hot Springs

Something to consider:  Hot springs are notorious for the rowdy crowd, or the "natural" crowd.  If going, send an adult up first to ask people to cover up before the scouts get there.  We didn't have any problems, but I've heard of issues in the past.

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