Highland Ridge
Campground · Wisconsin · 58 bookable sites ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
- 58
- Bookable sites
- 60 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 66
- People per site
- 1
- Accessible site
- 1,110 ft
- Elevation
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.
The facts
- 58 bookable sites
- 59 sites in total, including non-bookable
- 1 accessible site
- Vehicles up to 60 ft
- Up to 66 people per site
- Loops: Equestrian Group Loop, HIGHLAND RIDGE, Prairie Loop
Site types
- 34 Standard Electric
- 10 Equestrian Electric
- 7 Walk To
- 2 Tent Only Nonelectric
- 1 Group Equestrian
- 1 Group Standard Electric
- 1 Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
- 1 Management
- 1 Standard Nonelectric
- 1 Tent Only Electric
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Sewer hookups
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
59 campsites at Highland Ridge
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Access | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUESTRIAN CAMPING | Equestrian Group Loop | Group Equestrian | Back In | Gravel | — | Drive In | — | 66 | 🐾 |
| 01 | HIGHLAND RIDGE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Drive In | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 02 | HIGHLAND RIDGE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | Drive In | 35 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 03 | HIGHLAND RIDGE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | Drive In | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 04 | HIGHLAND RIDGE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | Drive In | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 05 | HIGHLAND RIDGE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | Drive In | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 06 | HIGHLAND RIDGE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | Drive In | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 07 | HIGHLAND RIDGE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Drive In | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 08 | HIGHLAND RIDGE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | Drive In | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 09 | HIGHLAND RIDGE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | Drive In | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 10 | HIGHLAND RIDGE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | Drive In | 60 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 11 | HIGHLAND RIDGE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | Drive In | 35 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 12 | HIGHLAND RIDGE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | 35 ft | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 13 | HIGHLAND RIDGE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | Drive In | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 14 | HIGHLAND RIDGE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | Drive In | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 15 | HIGHLAND RIDGE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | Drive In | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 16 | HIGHLAND RIDGE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | Drive In | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 17 | HIGHLAND RIDGE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | Drive In | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 18 | HIGHLAND RIDGE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | Drive In | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 19 | HIGHLAND RIDGE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | Drive In | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 20 | HIGHLAND RIDGE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | Drive In | 35 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 21 | HIGHLAND RIDGE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | Drive In | 35 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 22 | HIGHLAND RIDGE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | Drive In | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 23 | HIGHLAND RIDGE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | Drive In | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 24 | HIGHLAND RIDGE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | Drive In | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 25 | HIGHLAND RIDGE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | Drive In | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 26 | HIGHLAND RIDGE | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | Drive In | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 27 | HIGHLAND RIDGE | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | Drive In | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 28 | HIGHLAND RIDGE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | Drive In | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 29 | HIGHLAND RIDGE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | Drive In | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 30 | HIGHLAND RIDGE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Drive In | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 31 | HIGHLAND RIDGE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Drive In | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 32 | HIGHLAND RIDGE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | Severe | Drive In | 35 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 33 | HIGHLAND RIDGE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | Drive In | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 34 | HIGHLAND RIDGE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | Drive In | 25 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 35 | HIGHLAND RIDGE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | Severe | Drive In | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 36 | HIGHLAND RIDGE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | Drive In | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 37 | HIGHLAND RIDGE | Tent Only Electric | Back In | Gravel | Severe | Drive In | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 38 | HIGHLAND RIDGE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Drive In | 35 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A | HIGHLAND RIDGE | Walk To | — | — | — | Hike In | — | 4 | 🐾 |
| B | HIGHLAND RIDGE | Walk To | — | — | — | Hike In | — | 4 | 🐾 |
| C | HIGHLAND RIDGE | Walk To | — | — | — | Hike In | — | 4 | 🐾 |
| D | HIGHLAND RIDGE | Walk To | — | — | — | Hike In | — | 4 | 🐾 |
| E | HIGHLAND RIDGE | Walk To | — | — | — | Drive In | — | 4 | 🐾 |
| F | HIGHLAND RIDGE | Walk To | — | — | — | Hike In | — | 4 | 🐾 |
| G | HIGHLAND RIDGE | Walk To | — | — | — | Hike In | — | 4 | 🐾 |
| GS1 | HIGHLAND RIDGE | Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Hike In | — | 12 | 🐾 |
| Group Loop (11 sites) | HIGHLAND RIDGE | Group Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | Drive In | — | 66 | 🐾 |
| HOST | HIGHLAND RIDGE | Management | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Drive In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 39E | Prairie Loop | Equestrian Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | Drive In | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 40E | Prairie Loop | Equestrian Electric | Pull Through | Gravel | — | Drive In | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 41E | Prairie Loop | Equestrian Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | Drive In | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 42E | Prairie Loop | Equestrian Electric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Drive In | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 43E | Prairie Loop | Equestrian Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | Drive In | 35 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 44E | Prairie Loop | Equestrian Electric | Pull Through | Gravel | — | Drive In | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 45E | Prairie Loop | Equestrian Electric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Drive In | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 46E | Prairie Loop | Equestrian Electric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Drive In | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 47E | Prairie Loop | Equestrian Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | Drive In | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 48E | Prairie Loop | Equestrian Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | Drive In | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
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.
44.87262, -92.24322 · 44°52'21.4"N 92°14'35.6"W
Typical weather
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| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 1.1 | 1.0 | 2.3 | 3.0 | 4.2 | 5.2 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 2.6 | 1.9 | 1.4 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Highland Ridge
- Can you reserve a site at Highland Ridge?
- Yes, Highland Ridge is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Highland Ridge have?
- 59 sites in total, of which 58 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Highland Ridge?
- 60 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Highland Ridge?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Highland Ridge.
- Does Highland Ridge have hookups?
- Electric, Water, Sewer.
- Are campfires allowed at Highland Ridge?
- Campfires are allowed at Highland Ridge. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
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Contact
- Phone 715-778-5562
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-05-18.
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