Boiling Springs Lake — Attraction in Chester

As of September 1, 2024 you can park right at the trailhead parking lot. The campground is still closed. The area was devastated by the Dixie fire and the forest is very much destroyed. The valley is still beautiful and lush from the stream. The trail is not in the best condition, but walkable. Several bridges have some rotted out wood. Some creeks have to be crossed by stepping on sticks and rocks. Overall still a great destination, but be prepared that the trailhead is more difficult and there is a lot less shade...

I was here on 9/13/2020. It is limited parking. It is an easy hike from Devils Kitchen, it’s about 2.5 miles round trip, not much of elevation gain. 90% of the trail is shady. I saw a lot of birds,butterflies,deer, but no bear. The lake is low but i was able to see one spot in a mud pit boiling. The lake is so stunning, very colorful around it. it is breathtaking. The lake is...

As of July 2, 2023, the road to the trailhead is still close due to Dixie fire clean up. Ranger said currently unknown when the road will reopen. You can still park right outside the park boundary outside the gate and hike the 2 miles to the trailhead. To about 45 minutes from gate to trailhead and another hour round trip to the boiling lake. Bring...