Army Corps of Engineers · Eau Galle Lake · Spring Valley, WI

Highland Ridge

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.

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Highland RidgeEntrancePlaygroundHIGHLAND RIDGE - Host Site
Photos courtesy of Eau Galle Project, USACE · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard with electric34
equestrian electric10
Walk-in7
Tent-only2
group equestrian1
tent only electric1
Standard, no hookups1
Group tent areas1
group standard electric1
Host/management1
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 60 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

58 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePowerPeople / vehiclesFiresAccessible
EQUESTRIAN CAMPINGEquestrian Group LoopGroup EquestrianBack-inGravelNone50 amp66 / 22Yes
AWalk-inPartialNo4 / 1Yes
BWalk-inPartialNo4 / 1Yes
CWalk-inPartialNo4 / 1Yes
DWalk-inPartialNo4 / 1Yes
EWalk-inPartialNo4 / 1Yes
FWalk-inPartialNo4 / 1Yes
GWalk-inPartialNo4 / 1Yes
01ElectricBack-in45GravelPartial50 amp6 / 2Yes
02ElectricBack-in35GravelPartial50 amp6 / 2Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 01:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Campground map of Highland Ridge
Campground map published by Army Corps of Engineers on Recreation.gov, credited to USACE. Open the image for full size.

Amenities & rules

HookupsElectric, water, sewer
Max vehicle length60 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
AccessibilitySites 12, GS1 are listed accessible

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.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Highland Ridge10°20°30°40°50°60°70°January: 0.81 inches of precipitation, 9.4 inches of snowFebruary: 0.79 inches of precipitation, 8.0 inches of snowMarch: 1.53 inches of precipitation, 8.3 inches of snowApril: 2.76 inches of precipitation, 3.3 inches of snowMay: 3.96 inches of precipitation, 0.5 inches of snowJune: 5.20 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 4.13 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 4.92 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 3.40 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 2.79 inches of precipitation, 0.4 inches of snowNovember: 1.59 inches of precipitation, 4.1 inches of snowDecember: 1.09 inches of precipitation, 9.4 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 11.1°F averageFebruary: 15.4°F averageMarch: 28.3°F averageApril: 43.2°F averageMay: 55.2°F averageJune: 65.8°F averageJuly: 69.1°F averageAugust: 67.1°F averageSeptember: 59.8°F averageOctober: 46.0°F averageNovember: 31.8°F averageDecember: 18.4°F average0 in2 in4 in6 in8 in10 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Baldwin, 10 miles from the campground at 1,100 feet, station USC00470486 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 33 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 43 inches a year on the same inches scale.

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.

Nearest townSpring Valley, Wisconsin
Coordinates44.8726° N, 92.2432° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗9.6 mi
Outdoor gearWillow River Outdoors ↗22.9 mi
RV sales & serviceRV sales & service ↗39.7 mi

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Highland Ridge Campground Review

Worth a stop

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.

On the National Register nearby

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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.

Guidebooks for Wisconsin

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  • Best Tent Camping: Wisconsin
    Kevin Revolinski and Johnny Molloy, 2018
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  • Best Hikes Madison, Wisconsin
    Johnny Molloy, 2018
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  • Rail-trails Michigan & Wisconsin
    Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, 2017
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Highland Ridge?

Sites at Highland Ridge are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Highland Ridge?

Check-in 01:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Highland Ridge have?

59 sites, including 34 standard sites with power, 10 equestrian electric, 7 walk-in sites, and 2 tent-only sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Highland Ridge?

The longest site here provides 60 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Does Highland Ridge have hookups?

Yes, electric, water, and sewer hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Highland Ridge?

Showers, trash/recycle stations, an interpretive building, water fill stations, dump station, and a playground are all available for campers.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Highland Ridge?

Yes, pets are allowed at Highland Ridge. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Highland Ridge?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there accessible sites at Highland Ridge?

Sites 12 and GS1 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is there cell service at Highland Ridge?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Highland Ridge?

Hikers can enjoy the 7 miles worth of trails, along with overlook seating areas and a swimming beach. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Highland Ridge?

Spring Valley, Wisconsin. 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.

Source: Getting there