Tulare County Balch Park Campground sits within Mountain Home Demonstration State Forest, managed by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection at elevations that bring cold mornings even in summer. The campground runs May through October and includes drinking water, showers, toilets, and picnic tables, with ADA-accessible facilities and campfires permitted. Bears have been reported near the dumpsters at night. Anglers and hikers tend to get the most out of this spot, given the trout fishing and beginner-friendly trails nearby. For a sense of what else is in the area, campgrounds around Mountain Home Demonstration State Forest include Hedrick Pond Campground less than a mile to the southeast.
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Map & DirectionsTulare County Balch Park Campground is located in California near Camp Nelson
Directions
From Visalia, head east on CA-198 E 10.8 mi. Turn right onto Yokohl Valley Rd then turn right onto Balch Park Rd/Springville-Milo Rd. Follow the signs to Balch Park.
Address
48200 Bear Creek Drive
Springville, CA 93265
Coordinates
36.23495284 N
118.69514955 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
Drive Time
- 1 hr 31 min from Visalia, CA
- 1 hr 45 min from Hanford, CA
- 1 hr 55 min from Bakersfield, CA
- 2 hrs 7 min from Fresno, CA
