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.
Notifications and Alerts
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
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
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.
Available Campsites
- Site 02, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Standard Electric
- Site G, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Walk To
- Site 08, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 21, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Standard Electric
- Site C, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Walk To
- Site 27, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 23, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 17, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 36, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Standard Electric
- Site E07, Loop EQUESTRIAN CAMPING, Type Equestrian Electric
- Site 13, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 15, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 03, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 10, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 32, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Standard Electric
- Site E04, Loop EQUESTRIAN CAMPING, Type Equestrian Electric
- Site E, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Walk To
- Site 31, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Standard Electric
- Site E05, Loop EQUESTRIAN CAMPING, Type Equestrian Electric
- Site 04, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Standard Electric
- Site E01, Loop EQUESTRIAN CAMPING, Type Equestrian Electric
- Site 28, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Standard Electric
- Site B, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Walk To
- Site 09, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 22, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 07, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 29, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 33, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Standard Electric
- Site E06, Loop EQUESTRIAN CAMPING, Type Equestrian Electric
- Site 19, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 18, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 38, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Standard Electric
- Site F, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Walk To
- Site 14, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Standard Electric
- Site E03, Loop EQUESTRIAN CAMPING, Type Equestrian Electric
- Site E08, Loop EQUESTRIAN CAMPING, Type Equestrian Electric
- Site 24, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Standard Electric
- Site EQUESTRIAN CAMPING, Loop Equestrian Group Loop, Type Group Equestrian
- Site 37, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 01, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 30, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 06, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 05, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Standard Electric
- Site E09, Loop EQUESTRIAN CAMPING, Type Equestrian Electric
- Site 25, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 35, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 34, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 16, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Standard Electric
- Site A, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Walk To
- Site Group Loop (11 sites), Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE, Type Group Standard Electric
- Site E02, Loop EQUESTRIAN CAMPING, Type Equestrian Electric
- Site 11, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 20, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Standard Electric
- Site E10, Loop EQUESTRIAN CAMPING, Type Equestrian Electric
- Site 12, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 26, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site GS1, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE, Type Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
- Site D, Loop HIGHLAND RIDGE , Type Walk To
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