Balsam Campground

Springville, UT

4.5(126 reviews)

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About this campground

Balsam Campground near Springville, 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. 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.

Facilities

The campground contains one group site that can accommodate up to 100 people. It contains picnic and serving tables, a campfire ring, and cement site pad. This group site is a walk-to site accessed by a steep, paved trail from the parking area. Single family sites are available as well, with picnic and serving tables, and campfire rings with benches. Vault toilets are provided.

Natural Features

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.

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.

What campers say

Balsam Campground sits beside a running stream in a shaded, scenic setting with picnic tables, concrete pads, group sites and fire rings—good for families, kids, dogs and hammock users. There are no hookups and most visitors must haul in water and pack out trash; vault/compost toilets are provided rather than flush facilities. Sites can be close together and you may encounter campground traffic, occasional 4x4 noise and free‑range cattle nearby. Several sites are identified as accessible but slopes and terrain can be challenging. Hosts are sometimes helpful; plan for limited services and bring supplies.

Our summary of 126 traveler reviews.