36°54′11″N 119°07′23″W / 36.90306°N 119.12306°W
Balch Camp | |
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Coordinates: 36°54′11″N 119°07′23″W / 36.90306°N 119.12306°W | |
Country | United States |
State | California |
County | Fresno County |
Elevation | 1,273 ft (388 m) |
Balch Camp is an unincorporated community in Fresno County, California.[1] It is located near the confluence of the North Fork of the Kings River and Dinkey Creek 38 miles (61 km) east-northeast of Fresno,[2] at an elevation of 1273 feet (388 m).[1]
Lying deep within the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, Balch Camp is about 59 road miles, and one hour; 50 minutes from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (via Bailey Bridge).[3] Balch Camp is located almost 2 miles from Balch Power house, with which it shares its namesake, A.C. Balch.[4]