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Recreation Region: Spanish Fork Ranger District

Balsam Campground

Balsam Campground is located in Hobble Creek Canyon. Vegetation is fir, maple and cottonwood trees. 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.

Current Conditions
First Come, First Served- Summer: May 16, 2025 - May 24, 2025, Fall: September 02, 2025 - September 06, 2025
Reservable Dates: May 25, 2025 - September 01, 2025

General Information

This campground is open seasonally and operated by a Concessionaire. Restrooms are available during the open season. This campground typically has water available. For the most current conditions about this campground and amenities available please refer to recreation.gov. 

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.

Current fees and information available at Recreation.Gov.

Photo of the Spanish Fork office

Address: 44 West 400 North Spanish Fork, UT 84660
Phone: (801) 798-3571
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: sm.fs.uwc_info@usda.gov

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 40.198533

Longitude: -111.402186

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

paved

Facility and Amenity Information

Accessibility

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated May 21st, 2025