Balsam
Closed — Closed for the season. The campground operates seasonally, typically from late spring through fall.
Avalanche Advisory issued January 6 at 5:53AM MST by NWS Salt Lake City UT
SABSLC * WHAT...The Utah Avalanche Center is warning of dangerous avalanche conditions throughout the mountains of northern Utah this week, where heavy snowfall and strong winds have created a CONSIDERABLE avalanche danger. Large and unsurvivable tree snapping avalanches 4-6 feet deep have already occurred, multiple riders have been critically buried in an avalanche in the Brighton backcountry since Friday, and more human-triggered avalanches are expected, with natural avalanches possible. * WHERE...For the mountains of Northern Utah, including the Wasatch Range...Uinta Mountains. * WHEN...In effect from 6AM MST today to 6AM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous avalanche conditions exist on many slopes. Avalanches are likely to be triggered by anyone traveling on or below slopes steeper than 30 degrees and may be triggered remotely (from a distance) or from below. People stepping out of bounds at a ski area are stepping into the same dangerous avalanche conditions.
About
Balsam Campground is nestled along the banks of Hobble Creek in Hobble Creek Canyon, just 12 miles from Springville, Utah, at an elevation of 6,000 feet. The campground is surrounded by maple, fir, and cottonwood trees that provide partial shade, stunning fall colors, and privacy between campsites. Hobble Creek flows through the property, offering excellent rainbow and brown trout fishing opportunities. The area provides access to numerous trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Deer Springs Trail begins at the top of the campground and is one mile long. Dry Canyon and Wardsworth Canyon Trails are nearby, with trailheads within a mile of the campground. Left Fork Days Canyon Trail and Kirkman Hollow Trail can be accessed at the nearby Cherry Campground. The paved Hobble Creek Road ends 8 miles up canyon, and scenic driving continues beyond for off-road vehicles. Campsites feature concrete pads under picnic tables, and the campground includes both individual sites and group sites accommodating up to 100 people. The narrow, tree-tunneled Hobble Creek Road winds through steep mountains, with opportunities for exploration around nearly every turn.
Directions
From I-15 south, take exit 260 in Springville. Merge onto W 400 S, then take the first exit at the traffic circle onto S Canyon Drive. Continue on Hobble Creek Canyon Road. After passing Hobble Creek Golf Course, stay right on Right Fork Hobble Road. Continue 6 miles past the junction of Forest Roads 132 and 058, staying on Forest Road 058, then turn right on Forest Road 062 to the campground entrance.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $27.45 - $82.36 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 35ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 35ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| sm.fs.uwc_info@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (801) 798-3571 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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