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Temp closed 2023 for road repair
Balch Park Campground is located in the Mountain Home State Forest, within the larger Sequoia National Forest in California. The campground is owned and operated by the Tulare County Park & Recreation Department. Camping in this campground is first-come, first-serve and is open from Spring to Fall.
I went with a bunch of friends and it was great, the trail is pretty visible at night, once you get high up on the trails, the view is breathtaking. It’s pretty self explanatory about how to camp and where. We didn’t have any problems. They have a river if you can find it on the map, and I HIGHLY recommend!!! It was the best part of the trip for my friends and I! Look at the pics! View is AWESOME!
This park is a real-life version of Jellystone Park. Two ponds, stocked with trout. Campsites for RVs or tents. An area to clean your fish. A beautiful picnic area that is well shaded by beautiful Sequoia trees. Easy hiking trails. What more can a nature lover ask for? We will be back.
Hard to get there, the roads are narrow and curvy but it is worth it! We went mid week so there wasn't many campers. The scenery is very beautiful and quiet. I can't wait to go again. We went on a couple of trails and fishing, the ponds might have fish but we didn't have any luck catching any. My kids loved there camping experience and ask about going again all the time.
It's absolutely astonishing amazing breath taking gorgeous. So peaceful Trout fishing was so wonderful I caught my limit and so did everyone with me. Butit was trout fishing heaven no fly rod needed bobber worm & a hook you good to go. I hope you get the chance also camp ground clean spaces looked big. But it was a day trip for me. Enjoy
first come first serve 20$ a night no local stores in the park however they do sell firewood at the campground. no showers but bathrooms are very clean and stocked. the people are very nice the tv next to the museum is the ranger i believe with a list of available campsites. beautiful sites and cold at night. honestly had an amazing time great for camping or star gazing
