Balsam (Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, UT)

Overview Balsam Campground is located on the banks of pretty Hobble Creek just 12 miles from Springville, Utah, at an elevation of 6,000 feet. Visitors enjoy fishing and exploring local trails. Recreation Rainbow and brown trout fishing are popular on Hobble Creek.

A few hiking, biking and horseback riding trails are in the area,. Deer Springs Trail begins at the top of the campground and is 1 mile long. Dry Canyon Trails are in the area.

Left Fork and Days Canyon Trail can be accessed by nearby Cherry Campground. Kirkman Hollow Trail is accessed along the main road 2 miles to the south. Scenic driving above the campground is available for off road vehicles.

Facilities The campground contains one group site that can accommodate up to 100 people. It contains picnic and serving tables, a campfire ring, and cement site pad. This group site is a walk-to site accessed by a steep, paved trail from the parking area.

Single family sites are available as well, with picnic and serving tables, and campfire rings with benches. Vault toilets are provided. Natural Features Maple, fir and cottonwood trees forest the area, providing partial shade, beautiful fall color and some privacy between campsites.

Hobble Creek runs through the campground. Nearby Attractions Deer Spring Trail begins at the top of the camp and is one mile long. Left Fork Days Canyon Trail and Kirkman Hollow Trail, for hiking, biking, horseback riding and dirt biking, can be accessed at nearby Cherry Campground.

Hobble Creek road is a narrow road tunneled with thick trees and winds through steep mountains. Almost any turn of the road offers a great chance for a short hike. The paved road ends 8 miles up the canyon and continues to climb until it reaches over into Diamond Fork Canyon.

Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (385) 273-1100.