Balch Park is a Tulare County park located in the southern part of Mountain Home State Forest. It is a wonderful place to go camping with groves of Giant Sequoias that rival those of nearby Sequoia National Park. There are fishing ponds with fish, mountain streams, and picturesque waterfalls. In addition, several trails snake among the big trees and other sites, including the Indian Bathtubs, before heading off into the back-country to mountain lakes and granite peaks. Guide service and rental horses are available at the Balch Park Pack Station, which is located near Shake Camp.
Balch Park Pack Station, located in the Central California High Sierra Mountain Range, offers the ultimate in Sierra High Country Adventure. Set among the Giant Sequoias, the station is the gateway to back country meadows, numerous crater lakes and a total wilderness experience.