Hidalgo Falls Bathhouse (completed March 2010)

bathhouse 1

The bathhouse consists of three separate rooms, each containing a shower, toilet, and lavatory. Motion sensitive lights illuminate the exterior and interior of the building. A hot/cold outside sink helps campers clean their cooking utensils.

outside sink

bathhouse 2

The bathhouse is located between the Southwest Paddlesports Outpost (shown on right) and the main campground.

back view of bathhouse

Frosted windows let light into the bathrooms and still maintain privacy. An external electrical outlet is on the back wall of the building.

interior 1

The shower is in the front half of each of the bathrooms.

interior 2

light switch
interior 4

Motion sensors control the lights, and thermal insulation cuts down on the radiant heat on the roof.

bathhouse 3

The bathhouse is adjacent to the campground and picnic area (shown on right). The water heater is housed in the small attached extension.

bathhouse 5

The septic tanks and field are immediately behind the bathhouse.

bathhouse 6

Looking up at the bathhouse coming up from the river.