Open

Open for the 2026 season (May 15 through September 13). Reservations required at least 5 days in advance via Recreation.gov; some sites available first-come-first-served. Two-night minimum on weekends, three nights on holiday weekends. Water availability may be limited; check current conditions before arrival.

Hydrologic Outlook issued October 8 at 3:13PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

October 8th, 3:13 PM — 6:00 PM

ESFSLC The remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel will merge with a fall-like storm system over the western United States, bringing moderate to heavy rainfall and a resulting threat of flooding. Widespread rainfall of 1 to 3 inches is expected, locally in excess of 3 inches, particularly across south aspects of southern Utah mountains, between late Saturday and Monday morning. Expect many area waterways including streams, rivers, normally dry washes, creeks, and slot canyons to have rising, fast flows by Sunday evening. Current forecasts do not bring any rivers to flood stage, but this will be monitored as the fine details of heavy rain bands become more confident. Those with activities near rivers, streams, creeks and recent burn scars should closely monitor the forecast over the next several days. Those with outdoor plans Sunday onward that include any travel near waterways across Utah should consider alternate plans. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will remain possible through at least Wednesday. While the rainfall rates with these additional rounds of precipitation will generally be lower, areas that receive significant precipitation during the weekend will be extra sensitive to any additional rainfall.

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Weed Free Hay Order 04-2021-03

Prohibited by this order: Possessing, storing, or transporting non-pelletized hay, straw, or mulch in the Intermountain Region, unless it is certified as weed free by the state where the product originated.

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Fireworks and Spark Arrestor Order 04-2021-01

Prohibited by this order: Possessing, discharging, or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device. 36 CFR §261.52(t)Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained and in effective working order as described…

About

Balsam Campground occupies a scenic stretch of Hobble Creek Canyon within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, roughly 12 miles from Springville at an elevation of 6,000 feet. Fir, maple, and cottonwood trees provide shade and privacy between sites, with Hobble Creek running alongside the campground. The creek supports rainbow and brown trout fishing. The campground has 23 single-family sites and 2 group sites (one accommodating up to 24 people, another up to 100). Each site has a concrete pad under the picnic table and a campfire ring with benches. Vault toilets are provided. Maximum vehicle length is 35 feet for RVs and trailers. Recreational options include fishing Hobble Creek and hiking nearby trails. Deer Springs Trail (1 mile) begins at the top of the campground. Left Fork Days Canyon Trail and Kirkman Hollow Trail, accessible from nearby Cherry Campground, accommodate hiking, biking, horseback riding, and dirt biking.

Directions

From I-15, take exit 260 (Springville). Head east through Springville on 400 South. At the four-way stop where 400 South ends, turn right onto Canyon Road and continue east. After passing Hobble Creek Golf Course (about 6 miles), the road forks; stay right on Right Fork Hobble Creek Road. Continue approximately 6 miles past the junction of Forest Roads 132 and 058, then turn right on Forest Road 062 to the campground entrance.

Amenities

Water —
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups —
Water Hookups —
Sewer Hookups —
Camp Store No
Price $24 - $255

Vehicle

Max RV Length 35ft
Max Trailer Length 35ft
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (385) 273-1100

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

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