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Cherry - Balsam Campgrounds

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Overview

Cherry and Balsam Campgrounds are 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.

Natural Features:


Maple, fir and cottonwood trees forest the area, providing partial shade, beautiful fall color and some privacy between campsites. Hobble Creek runs through the campground.

Recreation:


Rainbow and brown trout fishing are popular on Hobble Creek. A few hiking, biking and horseback riding trails are in the area, including Dry Canyon and Wardsworth Canyon Trails.

Facilities:

The campground contains one group site that can accommodate up to 100 people. It contains picnic and serving tables, a campfire ring, water spigot and cement site pad. This group site is a walk-to site accessed by a steep, paved trail from the parking area.

Single family sites are available as well, with picnic tables and campfire rings with grills. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided.

Nearby Attractions:

Deer Spring Trail begins at the top of the camp and is one mile long. Left Fork Days Canyon Trail and Kirkman Hollow Trail, for hiking, biking, horseback riding and dirt biking, can be accessed at nearby Cherry Campground.

Activities and Amenities Within Facility

  • Biking
  • Campfire Rings
  • Drinking Water
  • Firewood
  • Fishing
  • Group Camping
  • Hiking
  • Horseshoe Pit
  • Parking Area
  • Paved Parking Spurs
  • Paved Roads
  • Picnic Area
  • Trails
  • Vault Toilets
  • Volleyball Courts