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About Balsam (Uinta-wasatch-cache National Forest, UT)
Number of accommodations: 24
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2026 Season availability
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Picnic Table
Restrooms
Fire Pit
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- Picnic Table
- Fire Pit
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- Parking
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Reviews (99)
What Guests Are Saying
Balsam Campground in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest is a family-friendly location with well-maintained facilities and ample space between sites, fostering a comfortable camping experience. Many visitors enjoyed the clean bathrooms, beautiful scenery, and the opportunity to connect with nature, especially around the nearby creek. However, some concerns were raised about noise from neighboring campers, the need for improved management, and issues with water access, suggesting that visitors should be prepared for a range of experiences depending on campsite choice.
What Guests Are Saying
Balsam Campground in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest is a family-friendly location with well-maintained facilities and ample space between sites, fostering a comfortable camping experience. Many visitors enjoyed the clean bathrooms, beautiful scenery, and the opportunity to connect with nature, especially around the nearby creek. However, some concerns were raised about noise from neighboring campers, the need for improved management, and issues with water access, suggesting that visitors should be prepared for a range of experiences depending on campsite choice.
Review Summary
Griffin T
VerifiedDecember 19, 2019 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: SNGF
This was a really great campground. Lots of neat little campsites all surrounded by trees and right next to the creek. The only negative I could think of is the canyon is a popular motorcycle route, so things might be a bit noisy at times. Can't wait to come back and camp again soon.
Colter W
VerifiedDecember 19, 2019 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: SNGF
Beautiful campground. The creek running through the grounds really makes it a nice spot to camp.
Griffin T
VerifiedDecember 19, 2019 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: SNGF
This was a really great campground. Lots of neat little campsites all surrounded by trees and right next to the creek. The only negative I could think of is the canyon is a popular motorcycle route, so things might be a bit noisy at times. Can't wait to come back and camp again soon.
Colter W
VerifiedDecember 19, 2019 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: SNGF
Beautiful campground. The creek running through the grounds really makes it a nice spot to camp.
Nicole C
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: SNGF
My family loves Balsam! It's our favorite local camping spot. We love having the creek right next to our campsite, and the campground is always clean and well-maintained.
Nicole C
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: SNGF
My family loves Balsam! It's our favorite local camping spot. We love having the creek right next to our campsite, and the campground is always clean and well-maintained.
Alexandra L
VerifiedJune 7, 2020 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: SNGF
We stayed on site 7. The map is not very accurate on the placements of the sites. The site was small but pretty private on the sides other than the side facing the road. The creek runs right behind the site and was nice to listen to. The bathroom was far from clean, however. The floor was always covered in pee and the toilet needed a lot of help. There were a few dead trees close by that made us nervous, however. There’s also not a lot of places to hike or explore. It was a nice stay but probably won’t be back.
Alexandra L
VerifiedJune 7, 2020 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: SNGF
We stayed on site 7. The map is not very accurate on the placements of the sites. The site was small but pretty private on the sides other than the side facing the road. The creek runs right behind the site and was nice to listen to. The bathroom was far from clean, however. The floor was always covered in pee and the toilet needed a lot of help. There were a few dead trees close by that made us nervous, however. There’s also not a lot of places to hike or explore. It was a nice stay but probably won’t be back.
Jen M
VerifiedJuly 13, 2020 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: SNGF
We stayed in site 7. We loved it. It was not very close to any other site. For this campground that is saying a lot -- most of the other sites are very close to each other. The website called this site a pull-through. It was not. It was a little tricky to get the door of our trailer facing our campsite and not the road, but not too hard. One of the benches on the picnic table in our site was not there, so there was only one bench to sit on. The camp host for this camp is actually located at Cherry campground, about 6 miles before you get to Balsam. You have to go down there if you want to buy firewood from them as they only make one trip up to Balsam each day before 9:00 in the morning and they do not bring any firewood with them. It would have been nice to know that before we drove up so we could stop on the way up. Also, there is running water at the spigots, but due to the website saying there was no water available at this site, we had brought our own and didn't use the campground water until after we talked to the hosts the morning after we got there. Thank goodness! They told us it was safe to wash with but not to drink. There were no signs anywhere that indicated that. I saw someone brushing their teeth using that water, and I think I saw some kids get a drink from one of the water fountains. I sure hope they are okay. The sound of the creek running through the campground was wonderful! It got quite hot during the day and although our site was surrounded by trees, there wasn't a lot of shade in our spot, however, most of the other sites have quite a bit of shade. The map of this campground isn't completely accurate, but it's not hard to find the site numbers. It seemed that most people who came to this campground while we were there only came for one night, so most of the days the campground was very quiet and peaceful. The bathrooms were cleaned and stocked with TP every morning. We would definitely go back to this campground again.
Jen M
VerifiedJuly 13, 2020 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: SNGF
We stayed in site 7. We loved it. It was not very close to any other site. For this campground that is saying a lot -- most of the other sites are very close to each other. The website called this site a pull-through. It was not. It was a little tricky to get the door of our trailer facing our campsite and not the road, but not too hard. One of the benches on the picnic table in our site was not there, so there was only one bench to sit on. The camp host for this camp is actually located at Cherry campground, about 6 miles before you get to Balsam. You have to go down there if you want to buy firewood from them as they only make one trip up to Balsam each day before 9:00 in the morning and they do not bring any firewood with them. It would have been nice to know that before we drove up so we could stop on the way up. Also, there is running water at the spigots, but due to the website saying there was no water available at this site, we had brought our own and didn't use the campground water until after we talked to the hosts the morning after we got there. Thank goodness! They told us it was safe to wash with but not to drink. There were no signs anywhere that indicated that. I saw someone brushing their teeth using that water, and I think I saw some kids get a drink from one of the water fountains. I sure hope they are okay. The sound of the creek running through the campground was wonderful! It got quite hot during the day and although our site was surrounded by trees, there wasn't a lot of shade in our spot, however, most of the other sites have quite a bit of shade. The map of this campground isn't completely accurate, but it's not hard to find the site numbers. It seemed that most people who came to this campground while we were there only came for one night, so most of the days the campground was very quiet and peaceful. The bathrooms were cleaned and stocked with TP every morning. We would definitely go back to this campground again.
Location Balsam (Uinta-wasatch-cache National Forest, UT)
Address:
Uinta Wasatch Cache National Forest
Springville, UT, 84663
United States
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.
Balsam Campground is accessible from I-15 via the Springville exit (260). The campground is approximately 6 miles from the intersection of Canyon Road and Highway 400 South.
Elevation: 1811 feet
13 mi drive to downtown Springville (about 28 min)
Policies & Rules
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
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Last updated: September 11, 2026
