Balsam Campground

Balsam Campground is located in Hobble Creek Canyon. Vegetation is fir, maple and cottonwood trees. Hobble Creek runs next to the campground. There are concrete pads under the tables. Popular activities include fishing Hobble Creek, playing volleyball or hiking Dry Canyon or Wardsworth Trail (both of which leave Hobble Creek Road within one mile of campground).

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.

At a Glance

Reservations:	For reservations, information, regulations, and current conditions click here to go to www.recreation.gov.
Area Amenities:	Picnic tables, Toilets, Drinking water, Parking
Restrictions:	16-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.
Closest Towns:	Springville, Utah
Restroom:	Non-flushable
Operated By:	This campground is operated by a concessionaire.
Information Center:	For more information, contact the Spanish Fork Ranger District at 801-798-3571.

General Information

Directions:

From Salt Lake City take I-15 south to W 400 S in Springville. Take exit 260 from I-15 S. Merge onto W 400 S. At the traffic circle, take the 1st exit onto S Canyon Drive. Canyon Road will turn into Hobble Creek Canyon Road. After passing the Hobble Creek Golf Course the road will fork, stay to the right on Right Fork Hobble Road. The Balsam Campground is approximately 6 miles from the golf course past the junction of Forest Service Roads 132 and 058. Continue on Forest Road 058, turn right on Forest Road 062. This road will take you to the campground entrance.

Parking:

Roads and parking areas are paved.

Activities

Mountain Biking

Biking trails are in the area, including Dry Canyon and Wardsworth Canyon Trails. 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.

Campground Camping

No. of Sites	24 single sites - $23.00, Capacity - 8 people 1 group site-$68.00, capacity 24 1 group site-$220.00, capacity 100 A per day extra vehicle charge will be collected at the campground-$8.00 Picnicking (Day Use) in a campground site $9.00
Reservation Info	Part of the single sites and the group sites are available to reserve. 1-877-444-6777 or www.recreation.gov
No. of Accessible sites

RV Camping

No. of Sites	24 single sites - $23.00, Capacity - 8 people 1 group site-$68.00, capacity 24 1 group site-$220.00, capacity 100 A per day extra vehicle charge will be collected at the campground-$8.00 Picnicking (Day Use) in a campground site $9.00
Pavement Type for Parking	Paved
Reservation Info	Part of the single sites and the group and triple sites are available to reserve. 1-877-444-6777 or www.recreation.gov
Size Restrictions	Size restriction is 20 feet.
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Group Camping

This group site is a walk-to site accessed by a steep, paved trail from the parking area.

No. of Sites	1 group site-$68.00, capacity 24 1 group site-$220.00, capacity 100
Reservation Info	Reservations are required for this group site. 1-877-444-6777 or www.recreation.gov
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River and Stream Fishing

Rainbow and brown trout fishing are popular on Hobble Creek.

Day Hiking

Hiking trails are in the area, Dry Canyon or Wardsworth Trail, both are within one mile of the campground. 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.

Horse Riding

A few horseback riding trails are in the area, including Dry Canyon and Wardsworth Canyon Trails. 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.