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About Balsam (Uinta-wasatch-cache National Forest, UT)
Number of accommodations: 24
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2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Parking
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
Taylor C
VerifiedJune 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: SNGF
First time camping at Balsam, great little spot. We chose it because the map showed it to be a bit secluded from other nearby sites. We were camping with a five-month old, so we were weary of her making any noise during the night. With Hobble Creek running right along the site, it provided enough babble to stifle any noises and provided some pleasant ambience. Site is about 20 yards from the neighboring sites, we couldn't ever hear the group next to us.
Be prepared to move your gear between the parking spot and the campsite. Parking space is roughly 30 yards or so from the campsite across a small footbridge, so keep that in mind.
Overall, great spot. Not busy at all during the weekday, one of the reasons we picked it. Would love to come back. The one downside is the group before us left a lot of trash and roasting sticks just laying around, we had to clean that up before setting up our mess space.
Taylor C
VerifiedJune 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: SNGF
First time camping at Balsam, great little spot. We chose it because the map showed it to be a bit secluded from other nearby sites. We were camping with a five-month old, so we were weary of her making any noise during the night. With Hobble Creek running right along the site, it provided enough babble to stifle any noises and provided some pleasant ambience. Site is about 20 yards from the neighboring sites, we couldn't ever hear the group next to us.
Be prepared to move your gear between the parking spot and the campsite. Parking space is roughly 30 yards or so from the campsite across a small footbridge, so keep that in mind.
Overall, great spot. Not busy at all during the weekday, one of the reasons we picked it. Would love to come back. The one downside is the group before us left a lot of trash and roasting sticks just laying around, we had to clean that up before setting up our mess space.
Jordan F
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: SNGF
We were very happy with our campsite. It was nice having the river right by us. There was enough room in our campsite for our tent and the campsites weren't too close to each other so we felt like we had our own space.
Jordan F
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: SNGF
We were very happy with our campsite. It was nice having the river right by us. There was enough room in our campsite for our tent and the campsites weren't too close to each other so we felt like we had our own space.
Amanda Jane D
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: SNGF
We have camped at Balsam twice this summer and had a great time both times! The campgrounds are clean, the bathrooms are impressively clean/not smelly, the neighbors were quiet. The camp host greeted us shortly after we arrived and warned us of rattlesnakes, since we had young kids and our puppy with us. The kids played all day in the creek and had a great time! We’ll be back next summer for sure.
Amanda Jane D
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: SNGF
We have camped at Balsam twice this summer and had a great time both times! The campgrounds are clean, the bathrooms are impressively clean/not smelly, the neighbors were quiet. The camp host greeted us shortly after we arrived and warned us of rattlesnakes, since we had young kids and our puppy with us. The kids played all day in the creek and had a great time! We’ll be back next summer for sure.
Debbie R
VerifiedAugust 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: SNGF
I went to Balsam campground for one night for a Mother/Son campout (I'm the mom) with my two adult sons. It was excellent! The signs made it easy to find, our campsite had my name on the reservation, and the campsite was a beautiful spot - surrounded by trees and bushes. Our campsite was clean when I arrived. Shortly after I arrived, the camp host drove by to welcome me and make sure everything was okay, which she did several times during our overnight visit. The port-a-potty was clean and actually didn't smell too bad at all (as far as port-a-potties go). There was a grass area beside our site where we played corn hole and shook out our tents the next morning (it had rained a lot). CAMP SITE 5 is great! The grassy area beside us was a nice place to play. There is a water spigot close by, and the bathroom is right next to the site. It is secluded with trees (even from the top which helped when it rained). The area for tents isn't too big, so don't plan on bringing too many big tents, but it did fit our three small tents just fine. We found wood easily by walking not too far. The walk around the campground is nice. There are fun places to walk around with tree limbs to walk on and a river to see. The next morning we went on a short hike that we drove to, not too far, WADSWORTH TRAIL. It is an absolute beautiful hike, not steep at all - just a walk along a trail where you see beautiful small waterfalls, trees, little brooks, etc. At first, I thought Balsam was a little too far up the canyon to drive to, but it is definitely worth the drive. I came home and told my husband that our whole family should camp there sometime. It's a wonderful place to camp!
Debbie R
VerifiedAugust 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: SNGF
I went to Balsam campground for one night for a Mother/Son campout (I'm the mom) with my two adult sons. It was excellent! The signs made it easy to find, our campsite had my name on the reservation, and the campsite was a beautiful spot - surrounded by trees and bushes. Our campsite was clean when I arrived. Shortly after I arrived, the camp host drove by to welcome me and make sure everything was okay, which she did several times during our overnight visit. The port-a-potty was clean and actually didn't smell too bad at all (as far as port-a-potties go). There was a grass area beside our site where we played corn hole and shook out our tents the next morning (it had rained a lot). CAMP SITE 5 is great! The grassy area beside us was a nice place to play. There is a water spigot close by, and the bathroom is right next to the site. It is secluded with trees (even from the top which helped when it rained). The area for tents isn't too big, so don't plan on bringing too many big tents, but it did fit our three small tents just fine. We found wood easily by walking not too far. The walk around the campground is nice. There are fun places to walk around with tree limbs to walk on and a river to see. The next morning we went on a short hike that we drove to, not too far, WADSWORTH TRAIL. It is an absolute beautiful hike, not steep at all - just a walk along a trail where you see beautiful small waterfalls, trees, little brooks, etc. At first, I thought Balsam was a little too far up the canyon to drive to, but it is definitely worth the drive. I came home and told my husband that our whole family should camp there sometime. It's a wonderful place to camp!
richard l
VerifiedJune 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SNGF
The camphost was very polite and helpful. She is very good at her job
richard l
VerifiedJune 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SNGF
The camphost was very polite and helpful. She is very good at her job
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
