Highland Ridge
HIGHLAND RIDGE
Part of Eau Galle Lake
Overview
Highland Ridge overlooks the sparkling Eau Galle Reservoir located in Spring Valley, in western Wisconsin. The area boasts 648 acres of scenery with numerous opportunities for recreation, including fishing, canoeing and plenty of hiking. Horseback riders enjoy the trails around the lush region.Facilities
Highland Ridge has fourty-six campsites (thirty-five with electric) including eight walk-in tent sites. Showers, trash/recycle stations, an interpretive building, water fill stations, dump station, and a playground are all available for campers. During the summer, weekly interpretive programs are presented on Saturday evenings by the Park Rangers.
Highland Ridge; Equestrian Loop has ten electric campsites. Manure pits, hitching posts, vault toilets, water fill stations, dump station, and garbage/recycling stations are available for campers.
Natural Features
The 35-mile Eau Galle River feeds into 150 acre Eau Galle Lake, which is surrounded by steep hills and bluffs. The campground is opposite the dam on the north side of the small reservoir. The area is set in a heavily wooded area that provides a welcoming habitat for native plants and animals.Recreation
Hikers can enjoy the 7 miles worth of trails, along with overlook seating areas and a swimming beach. Horseback riders have a variety of trails to choose from. Fishermen cast their reels year-round. Kayaking, canoeing, and electric-motor boating are common.Nearby Attractions
Highland Ridge is minutes from Spring Valley Golf Course, Crystal Cave, Cady Cheese Factory, Red Cedar Bike Trial, Vino in the Valley, Nugget Lake, Wakanda Water Park, Maple Leaf Orchard and Goven's Farm.
Contact Info
This location has limited staffing. Please call (715) 778-5562 for general information.Important Notices
The opening date of the campground in April and the closing date of the campground in November will vary depending on the weather conditions. Please call the park office at 715-778-5562 to verify that the campground is open.
Each campsite [excluding Group Site 1 (GS1)] is limited to 1 camper and 1 tent or 2 tents with 6 occupants maximum. All camping equipment must stay on the designated campsite.
Need to make changes to your reservations?
Use the Recreation.gov Mobile App (on Android and Apple)
Log into Recretion.gov
Call 1-877-444-6777
Questions about the park can be directed to the Ranger Staff at 715-778-5562 or Eau.Galle.Lake@usace.army.mil.
Campground quiet hours: 10:00 pm to 6:00 am
Generators can not be used during quiet hours
Firewood is NOT available within the park. All firewood brought into the park must be certified pest free in accordance with the US Army Corps of Engineeers Firewood Policy. For more information please contact park staff.
Horses and Horse Riding is limited to the NN Landing, Northwest Day Use Area, Equestrian Campground, and designated Equestrian Trails.
ATVs/UTVs, golf carts, and motorized scooters are not permitted within the park.
Check Beach Status: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Beaches/AdvisoryMap.html
Available Activities
- Swimming Site - Swimming Site
- Visitor Center - Visitor Center
- Hiking - Hiking
- Fishing - Fishing
- Camping - Camping
- Canoeing - Canoeing
- Horseback Riding - Horseback Riding
- Horse Camping - Horse Camping
- Kayaking - Kayaking
- Picnicking - Picnicking
- Swimming - Swimming
Directions
<p>Interstate 94 east from Minneapolis/St. Paul to Exit 24. Take County Road B at Exit 24 south approximately 2 miles. Follow highway signs east on County Road N for another 2 miles until it intersects County Road NN. Go south on NN for 2 miles until campground entrance sign, turn right onto Dugan Road.</p> <hr />
Contact Information
Phone: 715-778-5562
Eau Galle Project OfficeW501 Eau Galle Dam Road
SPRING VALLEY, WI 54767 Highland Ridge Campground
N2100 Dugan Road
Spring Valley, WI 54767
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 44E, Loop Prairie Loop, Type Equestrian Electric
- Site 31, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 03, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 16, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 11, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Standard Electric
- Site EQUESTRIAN CAMPING, Loop Equestrian Group Loop, Type Group Equestrian
- Site 04, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 26, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 27, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 10, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Standard Electric
- Site E, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Walk To
- Site 43E, Loop Prairie Loop, Type Equestrian Electric
- Site 41E, Loop Prairie Loop, Type Equestrian Electric
- Site 40E, Loop Prairie Loop, Type Equestrian Electric
- Site 28, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Standard Electric
- Site GS1, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE, Type Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
- Site 25, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 14, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 01, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 33, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 15, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 38, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 08, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 05, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 30, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 13, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 17, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Standard Electric
- Site A, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Walk To
- Site 34, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 02, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 09, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Standard Electric
- Site D, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Walk To
- Site 48E, Loop Prairie Loop, Type Equestrian Electric
- Site 06, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 35, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 18, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 29, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 19, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 32, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Standard Electric
- Site G, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Walk To
- Site 23, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 47E, Loop Prairie Loop, Type Equestrian Electric
- Site 24, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Standard Electric
- Site B, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Walk To
- Site 42E, Loop Prairie Loop, Type Equestrian Electric
- Site C, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Walk To
- Site 20, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 36, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Standard Electric
- Site F, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Walk To
- Site 39E, Loop Prairie Loop, Type Equestrian Electric
- Site 22, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 12, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 37, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 07, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Standard Electric
- Site Group Loop (11 sites), Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE, Type Group Standard Electric
- Site 46E, Loop Prairie Loop, Type Equestrian Electric
- Site 21, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 45E, Loop Prairie Loop, Type Equestrian Electric
