Balch Park Pack Station
The Balch Park Pack Station located at Shake Camp in the Mountain Home State Demonstration Forest and is operated under a Special Use Permit administered by the USDA'S US Forest Service. They specializes in customized pack trips, day rides, spot trips and much more. Some of the trips offered are to Hockett, Maggie, and Blossom Lakes, Wet Meadow, and Pecks Canyon, with access to the Sequoia National Forest, Golden Trout Wilderness and the Sequoia National Park.
General Information
Golden Trout Wilderness Permit is required for overnight stays in the wilderness. For more information see the Sequoia National Forest web page at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/sequoia
Fees vary depending on the service and the number of guides and stock required. For more information see the Balch Park Pack Station's Webpage or call 559-539-2227 or 559-310-0531
Contact Name: Balch Park Pack Station
Contact Phone: 559-539-2227
Address: 32588 Highway 190 Springville, CA 93265
Phone: 559-539-2607
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Closed on federal holidays)
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restroom information is not available for this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.
Private stock can be kept in the corrals and horse camp area located at Shake Camp just a short distance from the Balch Park Pack Station. Please contact the Balch Park Pack Station for additional details.