Campground

Highland Ridge

Eau Galle Lake · SPRING VALLEY · Wisconsin — managed by US Army Corps of Engineers

Highland Ridge campground
Photo: Recreation.gov · Eau Galle Project

Weekend availability at Highland Ridge

Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 17, 10:33 PM PT
  • Fri, Sep 18
    Limited
    7/46 sites
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Open
    15/46 sites
  • Fri, Oct 2
    Open
    14/43 sites
  • Fri, Oct 9
    Open
    22/53 sites
  • Fri, Oct 16
    Open
    18/53 sites
  • Fri, Oct 23
    Open
    28/53 sites

Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.

Campsites & amenities

Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.

Campsites
59
Electric sites
51
Water hookups
1
Sewer hookups
1
Pull-through
2
Max rig length
60 ft
Equestrian ElectricGroup EquestrianGroup Standard ElectricGroup Tent Only Area No HookupStandard ElectricStandard No HookupTent Only ElectricTent Only No HookupWalk-In

About this campground

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. 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.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. Contact Info This location has limited staffing. Please call (715) 778-5562 for general information. 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.

Getting there

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.

Elevation
1,110 ft
Contact
715-778-5562

Activities

  • SWIMMING SITE
  • VISITOR CENTER
  • FISHING
  • CAMPING
  • CANOEING
  • HORSEBACK RIDING
  • HORSE CAMPING
  • KAYAKING
  • PICNICKING
  • SWIMMING
  • HIKING

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