Highland Ridge

Eau Galle Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: SPRING VALLEY, WI, WI

Price: From $24 per night

Price range: $24–$280 per night

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (382 reviews)

Season: Year-round

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 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.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/highland-ridge to be notified when sites open up.

Highland Ridge overlooks the scenic Eau Galle Reservoir with 648 acres offering diverse recreation including 7 miles of hiking trails, fishing, canoeing, horseback riding, and a swimming beach. Campers consistently praise the clean facilities, nice staff, and free showers with good water pressure and hot water.

Wildlife alert: Mosquitoes and spiders reported as significant during late summer. Wildlife in area includes Barred Owls, Red-winged Blackbirds, Killdeer, Fox Squirrels, and snakes (Dekay's Brownsnake, Eastern Milksnake).

Insider tips for Highland Ridge: Book early — federal campground with high demand Bring a self-contained RV as most sites have no hookups despite dump station availability Take advantage of free showers with confirmed good water pressure and hot water

Skip Highland Ridge if: You need RV hookups at your site — only electric hookups available, no water/sewer at most sites. Traveling in late summer — significant mosquito problems reported. You require on-site shopping — no store available.

Best time to visit Highland Ridge: Spring, early summer, fall — Late summer reported to have heavy mosquito activity; year-round operation available but seasonal operations noted.

Nearby campgrounds: Main Day Use (SPRING VALLEY, WI).

Cell Phone Coverage at Highland Ridge

Cell signal at Highland Ridge (SPRING VALLEY, WI): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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SPRING VALLEY, WI, WI★ 4.6 (382 reviews)From $24/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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 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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
Max RV60 ft
Hookups48 electric sites
ADA sites1 sites
Pull-throughsAvailable
ToiletsVault toilets
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsShowersFishing
Recreation
Picnic TablesDump Station
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsElectric Hookups

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups at your site — only electric hookups available, no water/sewer at most sites✕ Traveling in late summer — significant mosquito problems reported✕ You require on-site shopping — no store available

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

federal campground with high demand

Bring a self-contained RV as most sites have no hookups despite dump station availability

Take advantage of free showers with confirmed good water pressure and hot water

Best: Spring, early summer, fall

Late summer reported to have heavy mosquito activity; year-round operation available but seasonal operations noted

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 100%
AT&T
4G + 5G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Mosquitoes and spiders reported as significant during late summer. Wildlife in area includes Barred Owls, Red-winged Blackbirds, Killdeer, Fox Squirrels, and snakes (Dekay's Brownsnake, Eastern Milksnake).

Location

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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.

Campground entrance

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Eau Galle Lake fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Eau Galle Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Highland Ridge cost per night?+
Highland Ridge costs $24–$280 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Highland Ridge open?+
Highland Ridge is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Highland Ridge have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Highland Ridge?+
Highland Ridge can accommodate RVs up to 60 feet.
How do I make reservations at Highland Ridge?+
Highland Ridge is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Highland Ridge?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Highland Ridge is rated moderate. Best carrier: AT&T. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Highland Ridge open, and what are check-in times?+
Highland Ridge is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

USACE St. Paul District USACE St. Paul District Eau Galle Recreation Area Eau Galle Recreation Area: BrochureEau Galle Recreation Area: Equestrian Trail MapEau Galle Recreation Area: Directions and Map
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$24 /night★ 4.6 (382)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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