Highland Ridge

Summary

Highland Ridge is a campground located in Spring Valley, Wisconsin, where visitors can enjoy a variety of outdoor recreation activities such as fishing, canoeing, and hiking. The campground offers 46 campsites, an interpretive building, playground, and access to nearby attractions. With the 35-mile Eau Galle River and 150-acre lake surrounded by steep hills and bluffs, this area is perfect for nature-lovers.

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, 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.

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.

contact_info

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