Highland Ridge

Eau Galle Lake

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.

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.

Need to Know

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.
Campground quiet hours: 10:00 pm to 6:00 am
- Generators can not be used durring quiet hours
ATVs/UTVs, golf carts, and motorized scooters are not permitted within the park.

No firearms or fireworks allowed anywhere on park grounds.
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.
Check Beach Status: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Beaches/AdvisoryMap.html
Contact the Ranger Staff at 715-778-5562 or Eau.Galle.Lake@usace.army.mil with any questions.

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.

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.

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.

Contact Information

Mailing

Eau Galle Project Office W501 Eau Galle Dam Road SPRING VALLEY WI 54767

Physical

Highland Ridge Campground N2100 Dugan Road Spring Valley WI 54767

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 715-778-5562

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Driving Directions

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.

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