Campsite AtlasBalsam (Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Ut)
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. 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.
Campsites
| Host/management | 17 |
| Tent-only | 15 |
| Standard, no hookups | 9 |
| Group sites | 2 |
| Total | 43 |
Amenities & rules
Fees: 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. 1 group site - $305.00 , capacity - 100 people + 25 vehicle. Day Use in a campground - $15.00 .
Compiled from site-level records; individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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.
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Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB, retrieved August 30, 2026. The Campsite Atlas is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Recreation.gov or any federal agency. Always confirm critical details on the official Recreation.gov page before you travel.