Balch Park Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED
J
Reviewed Jul. 12, 2020

Sublime

By far one of the best campgrounds I stayed. The site donated the Balch family and operated by the Tulare County Parks, host camping among the Sequoias, fishing at two lakes that are stocked with trout, a self-guided hiking trail and more. Each site has a fire ring, barbecue, and table plus each site has there own running water. The bathrooms are flush toilets and clean sinks. The place has the feel of Yosemite without the large granite rocks. Great host and camp ranger on site. It’s first come first serve and the way it works is you go pick out a campsite not reserved and take it. The ranger will be around to collect. Check out the map in the pictures. It can look confusing at first. There are 60 sites. The place fills up on the weekends. There are more opportunities during the week. Mike the ranger said before COVID, plenty of camping was available, but with so many campgrounds closed, the place fills up fast. The price is $20 a night, $10 for seniors. When you take the Balch Road turnoff to the camp, you can turn right at Bear Creek Rd if you are NOT pulling a trailer. It’s steeper and with more hairpin turns than Balch Road, but about five miles shorter. You go from 1000 feet to 6000 feet elevation in a short distance.

  • Review photo of Balch Park Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED by John B., July 12, 2020
  • Review photo of Balch Park Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED by John B., July 12, 2020
  • Review photo of Balch Park Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED by John B., July 12, 2020
  • Review photo of Balch Park Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED by John B., July 12, 2020
  • Review photo of Balch Park Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED by John B., July 12, 2020
  • Review photo of Balch Park Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED by John B., July 12, 2020
  • Review photo of Balch Park Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED by John B., July 12, 2020
  • Review photo of Balch Park Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED by John B., July 12, 2020
  • Review photo of Balch Park Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED by John B., July 12, 2020
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