Balsam Forebay

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Name: Balsam Forebay
Water system: San Joaquin River
Water type: Artificial lake
Progression: Balsam Creek (California) -> Big Creek (San Joaquin River tributary) -> San Joaquin River -> Suisun Bay -> Carquinez Strait -> San Pablo Bay -> San Francisco Bay -> Golden Gate strait -> Pacific Ocean -> Planet Earth
Climates: Temperate
Continents: North America
Countries: United States of America

Balsam Forebay is an artificial lake in the Sierra National Forest of Fresno County, California near California State Route 168 approximately 5 km (3.1 miles) north east of Shaver Lake.

A trail provides public access to and around the forebay with access to from the southeast shore. Road access to limited to official vehicles. The area is popular for hiking, swimming, and a picnicking.

Balsam Forebay

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