Conundrum Creek Trailhead

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CAMPING RESERVATION REQUIRED
A reservation is now required to camp near Conundrum Hot Springs during summer and permits are very limited. If you cannot reserve a camp spot, you will have to day hike from the trailhead or find a dispersed camp below the Conundrum Hot Springs Permit Zone, which would be approx. 2.5 miles below the hot springs. Check for permits at recreation.gov.


3/30/2025 Posted On: 3/31/2025 By: WillRobnett Info: Spring runoff might make it a little icy in the morning. As soon as you drive over Conundrum Creek you'll see a lot of snowpack still there.	1	3
7/16/2023 Posted On: 7/18/2023 By: supranihilest Info: Dry to trailhead. Parking for something like 20 vehicles. Don't bring a trailer here, it would be impossible to turn around.
6/25/2017 Posted On: 6/27/2017 By: addrock528 Info: Just posting b/c nothing has been since 2008... The road becomes dirt at the turn off Castle Creek Rd. It is in excellent condition. Any passenger vehicle can make it.
6/30/2008 Posted On: 6/30/2008 By: SarahT Info: Conundrum Creek is raging and has swept away ALL of the bridges at the MANY creek crossings. The water level varies grealy throughout the day and from day to day. Be ready to turn around, wade in water up to your hips, and camp an extra night if the creek swells to much while you‘re up there. Crossings were anything from wading with a hand line to balancing across sketchy logs, to finding snow bridges. Be prepared to get wet!
5/17/2007 Posted On: 5/17/2007 By: kanert Info: Totally clear as of yesterday

Conundrum Creek Trailhead

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