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

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Upcoming Availability

10 of 14 days currently show available sites.

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Sun, Jul 26

None

available

Mon, Jul 27

None

available

Tue, Jul 28

None

available

Wed, Jul 29

None

available

Thu, Jul 30

16

sites

Fri, Jul 31

3

sites

Sat, Aug 1

3

sites

Sun, Aug 2

24

sites

Mon, Aug 3

25

sites

Tue, Aug 4

24

sites

Wed, Aug 5

24

sites

Thu, Aug 6

21

sites

Fri, Aug 7

12

sites

Sat, Aug 8

12

sites

Campground guide

What to know before booking

Balsam Campground is located on the banks of pretty Hobble Creek just 12 miles from Springville, Utah, at an elevation of 6,000 feet. The campground contains one group site that can accommodate up to 100 people. Maple, fir and cottonwood trees forest the area, providing partial shade, beautiful fall color and some privacy between campsites.

reservation Window

4 Months

Official campground details, summarized

Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.

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.

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 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.

Campsite map

Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.

25 mapped sites

Campsites

A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.

Site 020

SNGF

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site G01

SNGF

GROUP STANDARD NONELECTRIC

35 ft

vehicle

100

people

Yes

shade

Site 009

SNGF

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 018

SNGF

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 002

SNGF

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 015

SNGF

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 014

SNGF

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 017

SNGF

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 024

SNGF

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 011

SNGF

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 007

SNGF

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 019

SNGF

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 008

SNGF

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 005

SNGF

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 004

SNGF

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 022

SNGF

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 012

SNGF

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 021

SNGF

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 025

SNGF

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 003

SNGF

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 016

SNGF

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 013

SNGF

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 010

SNGF

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 001

SNGF

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

35 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Important notices

This Campground is in Bear Country Always store food and trash securely to avoid attracting wildlife -Failure to comply may result in fines up to $5,000, removal from your campsite and/or imprisonment Remember, a fed bear is a dead bear; your actions can save lives
No water available on site; bring all water needed for your stay including drinking water This is a 'pack it in, pack it out' facility; bring trash bags
Dogs or Domestic Pets Owners must -Control dogs by leash not to exceed six feet (6’) at all times -Clean up dog feces immediately -Limit two dogs per campsite Do not allow dogs to -Threaten, or attack people/animals -Interfere with people, vehicles, or property -Cause damage to vegetation or harass wildlife
Campground Etiquette and Rules Gates open at 7am, Gates close at 10pm Quiet Hours are 10pm-6am No generators after 10pm Camping is allowed only within the designated space provided. Do not go beyond the boundaries of your site Max occupancy is 8 people per single site Reserved campsites will be held until 12pm on the day following your scheduled arrival date Horses/Off-road vehicles are prohibited in the campground Leave No Trace -Put all trash in dumpsters, when provided, or properly stored in your vehicle or bear box -Remove all personal property and trash when leaving -Unclean campsites will be reported to the District Ranger LEO -Leaving food/trash in an unoccupied campsite may result in a $5,000 fine Cleaning fish, animals, or bathing where drinking water is supplied is strictly prohibited Fireworks or other explosives are prohibited. Discharging of a firearm in the campground is not allowed No fighting or boisterous behavior. Be courteous. Keep noise at a reasonable level No amplified music is allowed in USDA Forest Service campgrounds Max Vehicle Length includes tow vehicle

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Common questions

Is Balsam (Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Ut) available right now?

Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 10 of the next 14 days, starting Thu, Jul 30. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.

How do I book Balsam (Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Ut)?

Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.

How far in advance can I book?

Recreation.gov lists a booking window of 4 Months for this campground.

How quickly will I hear about a cancellation?

Kestrel rescans every two minutes, and every 30 seconds during the provider's daily release window. Alerts go out by email as soon as a matching site appears.