Mountains, lakes, giant sequoias, mixed oak and conifer forests at over 6000' elevation. Balch Park is completely contained within Mountain Home Demonstration State Forest. Activities includes birdwatching, camping, dog walking, fishing, hiking, historic sites, museum, photography, rock climbing and wildlife viewing.
Upper and Lower Coffee Camp Day Use Areas are located 9 miles east of Springville, CA, along the Middle Fork of the Tule River via State Highway 190. No trailers are allowed. Restrooms, tables, and BBQ stoves are provided. The Lower day use area is open year around and the Upper day use area is open on an "as needed" basis when Lower day use is full.
The Tule River, also called Rio de San Pedro or Rio San Pedro, is a 71.4-mile (114.9 km) river in Tulare County. The river originates in the Sierra Nevada east of Porterville and consists of three forks, North, Middle and South. The North Fork and Middle Fork meet above Springville. The South Fork meets the others at Lake Success.
