Welcome. Follow me to Crabtree Hot Springs, and say hello to the new legal owner.

The forest service dirt road is well maintained, and easily driveable by car, van, or bus. Where Salt Creek joins the Rice Fork of the Eel River, there's a public camping area and an easy hiking trail to the springs. Its about a 15 minute walk.

At the springs, there's a large 6 ft deep swimming hole, and hot water flowing from the sides and bottom of the creek. Clothing is optional.

The residence - a bus and trailer at 18367 Twin Valley Road - is the only home on the road for over 15 miles in either direction, and sits about 140 feet above the springs.

Between Jan 02 and Nov 07, the two women acquired the property piece by piece - one fractional interest deed at a time - along with a court order that eliminated any and all possible remaining heirs to the property. With their combined total of 9 fractional interest deeds, they should now own all of the 153+ acres.

However, crabtree will always remain open and free.

wildlife drawings by Dave Detrich