Balsam (Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, UT)
Balsam (Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, UT) is a national forest campground in Utah. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Utah
- Coordinates
- 40.19778, -111.40139
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Fishing, Hiking
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- SPANISH FORK RANGER DISTRICT 801-798-3571 OR UTAH RECREATION COMPANY 385-273-1100
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About 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 Campgroun
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Strawberry Bay Comfort Station · 12 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Holiday Oil · 13 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 157 designated routes (312 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balsam Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Group 6 | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Balsam | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Group 1 | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Group D | Private campground | 4.3 mi | — | — |
| Group C | Private campground | 4.4 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.