Balsam (Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Ut)
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest — fishing, hiking
Location: Pleasant Grove, UT, UT
Price: From $27.45 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (45 reviews)
Season: May through October
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. Rainbow and brown trout fishing are popular on Hobble Creek.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Fishing
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Balsam Campground sits on the banks of Hobble Creek at 6,000 feet elevation with excellent fishing for rainbow and brown trout, plus nearby hiking and biking trails including the 1-mile Deer Springs Trail. Google reviews consistently praise it as a clean, shaded, family and dog-friendly campground with minimal crowds.
Wildlife alert: Great Basin Rattlesnake and Western Yellow-bellied Racer present in area; also Mule Deer, Red Fox, and Mountain Goat (Oreamnos americanus)
Insider tips for Balsam (Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Ut): Book early — this is a popular federal campground Pack in/pack out policy — no garbage disposal on-site Bring your own water or plan to use the tap; no hookups available Highest campground on Hobble Creek means less traffic and crowd than lower sites
Skip Balsam (Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Ut) if: You need RV hookups — only suitable for self-contained RVs. You visit outside May-October — seasonal closure. You prefer level tent sites — some reviewers noted uneven ground.
Best time to visit Balsam (Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Ut): May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Cherry (Pleasant Grove, UT), Whiting (Pleasant Grove, UT), Diamond (Pleasant Grove, UT), Rock Canyon (Pleasant Grove, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Balsam (Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Ut)
Cell signal at Balsam (Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Ut) (Pleasant Grove, UT): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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. Rainbow and brown trout fishing are popular on Hobble Creek.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground
Pack in/pack out policy
no garbage disposal on-site
Bring your own water or plan to use the tap; no hookups available
Highest campground on Hobble Creek means less traffic and crowd than lower sites
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From I-15 take Springville exit 260. Continue east, towards Springville, through the intersection of Main Street and Highway 400 South. At the four-way stop at the end of 400 South, turn right onto Canyon Road. Keep heading east up Canyon Road for about 6 miles. After passing Hobble Creek Golf Course, the road will fork; stay to the right. Balsam Campground is approximately 6 miles from the golf course past the junction of Forest Roads 132 and 058.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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