Army Corps of Engineers · Wisconsin
Highland Ridge
Army Corps of Engineers · Wisconsin, United States
- Sites
- 59
- Hookups
- 46 electric, 3 with water, 4 no hookups
- Season
- April 30 to November 15
- Max RV length
- 60 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Dump station
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,125 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 3
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile good · AT&T good · Verizon good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Eau Galle Lake
- Nearest town
- SPRING VALLEY
- Address
- Eau Galle Project Office , SPRING VALLEY, WI, 54767
- Phone
- 715-778-5562
- Activities
- Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Horse Camping, Horseback Riding, Kayaking, Picnicking, Swimming, Swimming Site, Visitor Center
56 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22° | 3° | -21° | 41° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 28° | 7° | -26° | 55° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 42° | 26° | -7° | 72° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 51° | 34° | 17° | 80° | 7 of 11 |
| May | 67° | 49° | 33° | 82° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 77° | 59° | 48° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 81° | 64° | 56° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 77° | 63° | 53° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 75° | 59° | 37° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 57° | 42° | 27° | 76° | 3 of 10 |
| November | 39° | 30° | 8° | 64° | 9 of 10 |
| December | 29° | 16° | -15° | 59° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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