Balsam (Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, UT)
Hobble Creek, Utah · 5,915 ft · In Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Photos: Utah Recreation Company
At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 5,915 ft (1,803 m)5,915 ft1,803 m
Sites26
Balsam (Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, UT) lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
- 001Standard · accessible · up to 8 people35 ft
- 002Standard · accessible · up to 8 people20 ft
- 003Tent only · accessible · up to 8 peopleTents only
- 004Standard · accessible · up to 8 people20 ft
- 005Standard · accessible · up to 8 people20 ft
- 007Standard · up to 8 people20 ft
- 008Tent only · up to 8 peopleTents only
- 009Tent only · up to 8 peopleTents only
- 010Standard · accessible · up to 8 people20 ft
- 011Standard · up to 8 people20 ft
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 17 staff entries left out.
Amenities
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- ADA accessible
- Campfires allowed
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About
Overview
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.
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.
From Recreation.gov and Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · · Edit
Cell service
Report signalFCC map: no coverage reported
- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Balsam (Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, UT): FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSlight Chance Rain Showers, 22% chance of rain47°34°
- ThuMostly Sunny57°35°
- FriSunny60°37°
- SatSunny, 1% chance of rain61°39°
- SunSunny, 1% chance of rain61°40°
Nearby camping
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Group 6
Campground · 300 ft · Hobble Creek
Balsam Campground
Public Land · 360 ft · Hobble Creek
Group 1
Campground · 410 ft · Hobble Creek
3 more within 25 mi
6 OpenStreetMap entries in Hobble Creek share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 8.3 mi
Dry Canyon Campground
Hobble Creek, UT · On U.S. Forest Service land · Uinta National Forest
- 10 mi
Camp site
Hobble Creek, UT · On U.S. Forest Service land · Uinta National Forest
- 11 mi
Camp site
Hobble Creek, UT · On U.S. Forest Service land · Uinta National Forest
- 11 mi
Camp site
Hobble Creek, UT · On U.S. Forest Service land · Uinta National Forest
- 12 mi
Camp site
Hobble Creek, UT · On U.S. Forest Service land · Uinta National Forest
- 12 mi
Camp site
Hobble Creek, UT · On U.S. Forest Service land · Uinta National Forest
Location and contact
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