Shared bathrooms are located across the parking lot from the cabins, at the swimming pool and Welcome Center. Up the road, the Sunset Lodge includes a private half-bath. Dishes (not provided) can be washed at the Main Bathroom or Pavilion. These private showers and stalls are cleaned daily. All drinking faucets serve clean, natural spring water.

Non-smoking, NO PETS ALLOWED, shared kitchen / dining area,

four large rooms with two full beds, no private baths - shared half-bath at end of hallway

Rustic

Sunset Rooms share a kitchen and half-bath. For all other accommodations, bathrooms are housed separately, next door and shared among all guests. These private showers and stalls are cleaned daily.

Geothermally heated in winter.

Locks from inside only. We recommend storing valuables in your car.

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Large Cabins

Cottonwood Cabin

Non-smoking, Pets Permitted

Two full beds (in separate rooms) with a futon in the main room

Kitchenette

No private bath

(use two shared co-ed restrooms)

Willow Cabin

Non-smoking Pets Permitted

Two bunk beds (4 beds in one room)

Kitchenette

No private bath

(use two shared co-ed restrooms).

Elm Cabin

Non-smoking Pets Permitted

Three full beds (in two rooms)

Kitchenette

No private bath

(use two shared co-ed restrooms)

Small Cabins

Aspen Cabin

Non-smoking Pets Permitted

Two full beds (one on main floor, one in loft)

Refrigerator, but no cooking facilities

(use shared kitchen in Oak House)

No private bath

(use two shared coed restrooms)

Aspen has skylight in loft room

Cedar Cabin

Non-smoking Pets Permitted

Two full beds (one on main floor, one in loft)

Refrigerator, but no cooking facilities

(use shared kitchen in Oak House)

No private bath

Our large pavilion features an array of shaded picnic tables, a central fire pit, several cooking grills, stove, microwave, and sink. Fire bans are common here. But even during fire bans, guests may bring and use their own propane stoves or simply turn one of our (hydro)electric grills. Fires and grills should never be left unattended and must be extinguished before departing.

kitchen

dining room

porch with a view

Oak Rooms

Non-smoking, NO PETS ALLOWED, Living / Dining area, Four small private bedrooms with one full-size bed (bedding is provided),

Kitchen (also available to campers and day users), No private baths

Oak Dorm Beds

Co-ed dorm room with six full-sized bunk beds (Note - dorm beds do NOT have bedding - provide your own sleeping bag, blankets, pillows),

Twenty-three lettered spaces (A through Y) are reserved for vehicle camping. Along the loop, most spaces enjoy a great view overlooking the Valley while a few are nestled into the trees. Availability may be limited by mud or snow, so please call to check on conditions, especially from November through early-May. Sites I through K are often closed in the winter months. Several sites are near electrical outlets.

No Pull-through sites ~ No Hook-ups ~ No Dump Stations ~ No Use of Generators ~ No Fires
(sound carries everywhere here and generators can be heard in every campsite and pond!)

Please limit or shield artificial lights and noise so all can fully enjoy the tranquil beauty.

What we DO have...
Spectacular Views ~ Clean Air and Pure Water ~ Beautiful Sunsets ~ Incredible Starry Nights ~ 24-hour access to Pools and Ponds

The vehicle camping area is mostly out in the open, though there are some shady spots on the east side of the loop. Many sites - particularly those on the west side overlooking the valley - have dramatic views. All sites have a picnic table. Campfires are not permitted at individual campsites due to chronic drought conditions and fire safety concerns. Campers have use of all facilities including the Oak House kitchen and dining area. Though the loop is designed for campers, trailers, and RVs, you may tent camp here though you must specifically reserve a Vehicle site (not a Tent site). Checkout time for campsites is 12 noon, though all overnight guests may use the hot springs facilities before departing the property by 8 pm.

There is a nightly charge for each Vehicle sites in addition to the nightly per adult admission fee. See Rates.

Site "A"

View of Valley? Yes
Shade? No
Suitable for Larger RVs? No
Nearby Electric? No

The closest vehicle campsite to the Oak House
Small, not very private

Sites "B - C - D"

View of Valley? Yes
Shade? No
Suitable for Larger RVs? Yes
Nearby Electric? Yes - 10-50 feet

Three adjacent sites on a large, sloped, flat area
Good access to electricity, excellent views, not very private

Site "E"

View of Valley? Yes
Shade? Minimal 
Suitable for Larger RVs? No
Nearby Electric? No

Overlooking the valley near some trees
Reasonably private

Site "F"

View of Valley? Yes
Shade? No
Suitable for Larger RVs? Yes
Nearby Electric? No

Sloped, flat area across from Sunset Rooms parking
Not very private

Site "G"

View of Valley? Yes
Shade? No
Suitable for Larger RVs? No
Nearby Electric? No

Fairly small site right across from site H
Excellent Views

Site "H"

View of Valley? Yes
Shade? No
Suitable for Larger RVs? No
Nearby Electric? No

Next to the trailhead to the Orient Mine and Bat Cave
Not very private, excellent unobstructed views

Site "I"

View of Valley? Yes
Shade? Minimal 
Suitable for Larger RVs? Yes
Nearby Electric? No

Long, semi-flat spot up on hillside
Some trees, fairly private

Site "J"

View of Valley? Yes
Shade? Minimal 
Suitable for Larger RVs? Yes
Nearby Electric? No

Long, semi-flat spot up on hillside
Some trees, fairly private

Site "K"

View of Valley? Yes
Shade? No
Suitable for Larger RVs? No
Nearby Electric? No

The highest vehicle site on the hill, great views
Medium-sized site with long, uphill "driveway"

Site "L"

View of Valley? Partial
Shade? Partial 
Suitable for Larger RVs? No
Nearby Electric? No

Small-medium sized site, trees at back of site
Fairly private

Site "M"

View of Valley? Partial
Shade? Minimal 
Suitable for Larger RVs? No
Nearby Electric? No

Longish, medium-sized site, some trees
Somewhat private

Site "N"

View of Valley? Partial
Shade? Partial 
Suitable for Larger RVs? No
Nearby Electric? No

Medium sized, surrounded by trees
Fairly private

Site "O"

View of Valley? Yes
Shade? No
Suitable for Larger RVs? No
Nearby Electric? No

Medium-sized spot, no trees, good views for east side of loop
Not very private

Site "P"

View of Valley? No
Shade? Yes
Suitable for Larger RVs? No
Nearby Electric? No

Medium-sized, nestled in the trees
Short, somewhat steep driveway, very private

Site "Q" - DISCONTINUED

Sites "T - S - R"

View of Valley? Partial
Shade? No
Suitable for Larger RVs? Yes for R and S, No for T
Nearby Electric? Yes - 10-50 feet 

3 adjacent sites - T next to Pavilion, S in middle, R closest to mountains
Good access to electricity, busy area, not private

Site "U"

View of Valley? No
Shade? Yes
Suitable for Larger RVs? No
Nearby Electric? No

Handicapped Parking / Camping ONLY
Adjacent to Hot Pool

Site "V"

View of Valley? No
Shade? Partial 
Suitable for Larger RVs? No
Nearby Electric? Yes - 50 feet 

Adjacent to Cedar cabin, close to pools
Not very private

Site "W"

View of Valley? No
Shade? Partial 
Suitable for Larger RVs? Yes
Nearby Electric? Yes - 15 feet

Along the road below the Sauna, traffic during the day
Not private. Electrical outlet right at the site

Site "Y"

View of Valley? No
Shade? Partial 
Suitable for Larger RVs? Yes
Nearby Electric? Yes

It does have shade, it's suitable for large rvs and does have electric. Private site closer to the welcome center with a creek that runs behind it.

Twenty-four tent sites are scattered throughout the trees and terrain offering a variety of camping options. Tent sites are accessed on foot. If you can drive to it, it is not a tent site. Make your selection of a first come - first served tent site based on whether or not you want to be: secluded, closer to parking, closer to bathrooms, or closer to pools. Most enjoy shade, have been nicely leveled, and include a picnic table. Vehicle sites are designated and individually reserved.

Tent sites are available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Reservations are strongly recommended. Reserve a tent site designation (not a specific site) in advance. During warmer seasons, we routinely reach our capacity limit for the number of people permitted and all tent sites are occupied.

Renowned as one of the country's most unique saunas, our sauna not only provides the option of wet or dry warmth but also a clean, cool basin of water immediately within. Guests need not step out to cool down. The cool water is among the cleanest onsite, coming from what used to be the Silver Dollar pond and previously provided drinking water for the Village. A heated changing room allows a comfortable transition into the sauna and nice place to keep robes, towels, and footwear warm and cozy while swimming or in the sauna. The sauna temperature regulates between 130°F and 160°F when steamed. In the spirit of sustainable energy, our sauna is powered entirely from our on-site hydroelectric power plant.

Apple Tree Pools

To regulate our hydroelectric power system, excess energy is used to constantly heat a tank of clean spring water. This hot water is flowing through a cascading series of pools, each offering a variety of extra hot water.

Kid's Pool

Swimming Pool

Many guests say this is their favorite swimming pool in the world. The constant flow of fresh spring water keeps it clean, allowing a chlorine-free swimming and diving area. Although this is the "coolest" pool at Valley View, it remains comfortably warm all night.

Temperatures range from the mid-80's in winter to about 90°F in summer.

Natural rock ponds with warm waters bubbling directly through the gravel below. Visitors are immersed in nature along with the birds and wildlife. These all-natural ponds are delicately built up with rock retaining walls. The soaking pond is 4 feet deep, whereas others ponds fill to just about 2 feet deep.

All areas are clothing-optional at all times. There is no artificial light in these areas allowing for great star-gazing.

These waters generally range from 93° to 107° (body temperature) depending on the pond and season.

Top Ponds

Our most remote ponds are up a short, but steep trail. Most take about twenty minutes to trek the ¼ mile trail to the Top Ponds. Guests agree these peaceful, bubbling warm waters make it the trip well worthwhile. It's a series of three (almost four) ponds flowing one into the next. The top-most pond fills about two feet deep and offers ample space to find a corner to one's self. It's water cascades down to join more warm source water beneath a large tree providing shade throughout the day. Water temperatures vary dramatically as these ponds mix with more snow-melt and runoff than our other sources. In recent months, temperatures ranged from 98°F to 107°F.

Soaking Pond

Our largest and deepest rock pond is just a few hundred feet past the cabins and sauna making a convenient get-away. At 4 feet deep and __ feet across, the Soaking Pond offers ample water for you and your friends. Nestled among the trees and wildlife, its easy to just relax and float away. Large smooth rocks provide natural seating within the pond. Water temperatures generally range between 95°F to 97°F with the warmest waters near the back wall.

Waterfall Pond

Warm water falls from above into this cozy pond allowing guests an exhilerating water massage. It's rock wall stretches __ feet across and holds warm water about a foot and half deep. Temperatures tend to run between 95°F and 97°F.

Meadow Pond

A boardwalk guides visitors into a delicate wetland, home to our Meadow Pond. From this unique vantage, guests can take in not only one of our most expansive views of the valley, but also a thriving ecosystem of plants, animals, and environment. This small remote pond tends to be a bit cooler with temperatures between 91°F and 94°F.