U.S. Forest Service · Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest · Springville, UT

Balsam

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.

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Photos courtesy of Utah Recreation Company · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Tent-only15
Standard, no hookups9
Group sites2
Host/management17
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 35 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

26 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePeople / vehiclesFiresAccessible
001StandardBack-in35PavedPartial8 / 1YesYes
002StandardBack-in20PavedPartial8 / 1YesYes
003Tent onlyBack-inPavedPartial8 / 1YesYes
004StandardBack-in20PavedPartial8 / 1YesYes
005StandardPull-through20PavedPartial8 / 1YesYes
007StandardBack-in20PavedPartial8 / 1Yes
008Tent onlyPavedPartial8 / 1Yes
009Tent onlyPavedPartial8 / 1Yes
010StandardPull-through20PavedPartial8 / 1YesYes
011StandardPull-through20PavedPartial8 / 1Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Campground map of Balsam
Campground map published by U.S. Forest Service on Recreation.gov, credited to Alexa Anderson. Open the image for full size.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length35 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
FeesCash, Check, or Scan & Pay (with recreation.gov app). 24 single sites - $31.00, capacity - 8 people + 1 vehicle. 1 group site - $93.00, capacity - 24 people + 3 vehicle. 1 group site - $305.00, capacity - 100 people + 25 vehicle. Day Use in a campground - $15.00.
AccessibilitySites Single, Group24, 001, 002 and 6 more are listed accessible

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.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusClosed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date.
ForestUinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Rules16-day stay limit. Quiet hours are between 10pm-6am. No discharge of firearms or fireworks. Pets must be leashed. No All-terrain vehicles or Off-highway vehicles in the campground.

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Balsam30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 2.11 inches of precipitation, 17.3 inches of snowFebruary: 2.08 inches of precipitation, 14.1 inches of snowMarch: 2.16 inches of precipitation, 6.8 inches of snowApril: 2.47 inches of precipitation, 4.2 inches of snowMay: 2.11 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 0.97 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 0.57 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.74 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 1.40 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 1.81 inches of precipitation, 0.5 inches of snowNovember: 1.80 inches of precipitation, 7.4 inches of snowDecember: 1.97 inches of precipitation, 15.7 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 30.1°F averageFebruary: 35.4°F averageMarch: 44.7°F averageApril: 51.1°F averageMay: 60.0°F averageJune: 69.5°F averageJuly: 77.1°F averageAugust: 75.2°F averageSeptember: 66.0°F averageOctober: 53.7°F averageNovember: 40.9°F averageDecember: 30.6°F average0 in5 in10 in15 in20 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Spanish Fk Pwr House, 13 miles from the campground at 4,720 feet, station USC00428119 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 20 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 66 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From I-15 take Springville exit 260. Continue east, towards Springville, through the intersection of Main Street and Highway 400 South. At the four-way stop at the end of 400 South, turn right onto Canyon Road. Keep heading east up Canyon Road for about 6 miles. After passing Hobble Creek Golf Course, the road will fork; stay to the right.

Nearest townSpringville, Utah
Coordinates40.1978° N, 111.4014° W · Directions ↗

Charges and cancellations

  • Change and Cancellation Policies and Fees
  • Overnight and Day Use Facilities: To ensure fairness, reservation arrival or departure dates may not be changed beyond the booking window until 18 days after booking the reservation.
  • Camping / Day Use: A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation (including campsites, cabins, lookouts, group facilities, etc.). The $10.00 service fee will be deducted from the refund amount.
  • You can cancel or change reservations through Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.
  • Late Cancellations
  • Overnight and Day Use Facilities: Late cancellations are those cancelled between 12:01 a.m. (Eastern) on the day before arrival and check out time on the day after arrival.
  • Individual Campsites: If a customer cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival they will be charged a $10.00 service fee and will also forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a single night's reservation will forfeit the entire use fee but no cancellation fee will apply.
  • Cabins / Lookouts: Customers will be charged a $10.00 cancellation fee and forfeit the first night's use fee if a cabin or lookout reservation is cancelled within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee.
  • Group Facility: If a customer cancels a group overnight facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date they will be charged the $10.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's use fee. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee.
  • Group Day Use Area: If a customer cancels a group day use facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date, they will forfeit the total day use fee with no service fee charge.
  • No-Shows
  • Camping / Day Use: A camping no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Reserved campsites and group overnight facilities will be held until check-out time on the day following your scheduled arrival. Group day-use facilities will be held until check-in time on your scheduled arrival
  • If a customer does not arrive at the campground or group facility by check-out time the day after arrival or does not cancel the reservation by the times listed under "Late Cancellations" above, the customer may be assessed a $20.00 service fee and forfeit use fees.
  • Refunds
  • Customers must request refunds no later than 14 days after the scheduled departure date. Recreation.gov will not grant refund requests after 14 days of departure.
  • Reservation Fee: For some facilities, tours or permits an additional reservation fee is charged. For some overnight and day-use facilities, an additional non-refundable reservation fee may apply. The non-refundable reservation fee for tours and tickets is $1.00. The non-refundable reservation fee for permits varies by location.
  • Refunds for Bankcard Purchases: Refunds for bank card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank card.
  • Refunds for Check or Cash Purchases: Refunds for Recreation.gov payments made by check or money order, and cash payments at selected campgrounds will be issued a check refund. A refund will be processed within 30 days of receipt and approval. Please Note: Refund requests made during or after departure can only be processed when approved by the facility management staff based upon local policy.
  • Refunds for Emergency Closures: In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team will attempt to notify users and offer alternate dates (as appropriate). If this is not possible, reservations will be cancelled and all fees paid will be refunded. Reservation fees for free tickets are non-refundable in the event of an emergency closure.
  • Recreation.gov Billing Information

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Spring Dell Rx

    15 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    West Fork Rx

    26 mi from the campground · 730 acres

  • Prescribed
    Taylors Fork Rx

    30 mi from the campground · 300 acres

  • Prescribed
    Corner Canyon Rx

    30 mi from the campground

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗10.8 mi
Outdoor gearSportsman's Warehouse ↗13.6 mi
RV sales & serviceCamping World ↗33.7 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

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    2.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 2.2 mi
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    3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
  • 2.2 mi
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    2.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

On the National Register nearby

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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.

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.

Nearby

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.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Balsam?

Sites at Balsam are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Balsam?

Cash, Check, or Scan & Pay (with recreation.gov app). 24 single sites - $31.00, capacity - 8 people + 1 vehicle. 1 group site - $93.00, capacity - 24 people + 3 vehicle.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Balsam?

Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Balsam?

Camping / Day Use: A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation (including campsites, cabins, lookouts, group facilities, etc.). The $10.00 service fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

Source: Charges and cancellations

Is Balsam open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Balsam have?

43 sites, including 15 tent-only sites, 9 standard sites without power, and 2 group sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Balsam?

The longest site here provides 35 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are pets allowed at Balsam?

Yes, pets are allowed at Balsam. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Balsam?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 4 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. 16-day stay limit.

Source: Fire nearby

Are there accessible sites at Balsam?

Sites Single, Group24, 001, and 002 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 10 sites in all. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is there to do at Balsam?

Rainbow and brown trout fishing are popular on Hobble Creek. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Balsam?

Springville, Utah. Deer Spring Trail begins at the top of the camp and is one mile long.

Source: Getting there