Main Day Use

MAIN DAY USE

Overview

Main Day Use Are at Eau Galle Lake offers many family-friendly outdoor activities including fishing, boating and hiking, in the lush Wisconsin woodlands.

Facilities

Amenities include flush toilets, playgrounds, horseshoe pits, volleyball courts, a large sandy swimming beach, boat ramp, and a fishing dock.

Natural Features

Eau Galle Lake is a 150-acre impoundment surrounded by densely wooded hills and bluffs. Its waters are fed by the 35-mile Eau Galle River, shaded with scenic mixed hardwoods.

Recreation

In summer, the lake is a popular place for canoe, kayak and other non-gasoline powered boating. Fishermen cast their reels year-round for a chance to catch Bass, Panfish, Pike, and Trout

Nearby Attractions

Crystal Cave, Wisconsin's longest cave, is approximately 1 mile southwest of Spring Valley, WI. A series of steps and ramps allow visitors to descend over 70 ft. among stalagmites and rippling flowstone.
Spring Valley Golf Course is nearby.

Important Notices

The reservoir is open to non-gasoline powered vessels only and is a no wake zone.
No pets or glass bottles in beach area
- The beach area includes: the beach, vollyball courts, parking lot, swimming area, and grassy area around the beach.
Campfires are not allowed within the Main Day Use Area.
Off-road vehicles are not allowed in the Main Day Use Area, This includes ATVs, UTVs, snowmobiles, and unlicensed dirt bikes.
Horses and other rideable livestock are not allowed within the Main Day Use Area.
Overnight camping is not allowed in the Main Day Use area, please use the Highland Ridge Campground at 2100 Dugan Road, Spring Valley, WI. 54767.
Fishing is not permitted within the swim perimeter.
Pets must always remain on a <6ft leash within the park.
Rules and Regulations can be found in Title 36 (EP 1165-2-316). Copies are availible in the Park Office.

Notifications and Alerts

Notice: Starting January 2025, trash and recycling containers will be removed from the Main Day Use Area. Please plan ahead and take all trash with you when you leave the recreation area.

Available Activities

Swimming Site - Swimming Site
Visitor Center - Visitor Center
Fishing - Fishing
Boating - Boating
Canoeing - Canoeing
Hiking - Hiking
Kayaking - Kayaking
Non-Motorized Boating - Non-Motorized Boating
Photography - Photography
Biking - Biking
Birding - Birding
Ice Fishing - Ice Fishing
Picnicking - Picnicking
Snowshoeing - Snowshoeing
Star Gazing - Star Gazing
Swimming - Swimming
Water Access - Water Access
Wildlife Viewing - Wildlife Viewing

Directions

From Minneapolis/St. Paul, take I-94 east to Exit 24. Take County Road B south approximately 6 miles and follow the highway signs to the park.

Contact Information

Phone: 715-778-5562

W501 EAU GALLE DAM RD
SPRING VALLEY, WI 54767-0190

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