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 forty-six campsites 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 non-electrical sites. Manure pits, hitching posts, satellite 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.
Nearby Attractions
Highland Ridge is minutes from Spring Valley Golf Course and Crystal Cave.
Nearby Activities
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Picnicking
- Visitor center
- Swimming site
- Swimming
- Horse camping
- Kayaking
- Canoeing
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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.
GPS Coordinates
Latitude 44° 52′ 21.4399″ N
Longitude 92° 14′ 35.5898″ W