MAIN DAY USE
federal · SPRING VALLEY, WI
- dump station11 mi
- fuel station1.2 mi

USACE · Data Source: Recreation.gov
About
Overview Main Day Use Are at Eau Galle Lake offers many family-friendly outdoor activities including fishing, boating and hiking, in the lush Wisconsin woodlands. Recreation In summer, the lake is a popular place for canoe, kayak and other non-gasoline powered boating. Fishermen cast their reels year-round for a chance to catch Bass, Panfish, Pike, and Trout Facilities Amenities include flush toilets, playgrounds, horseshoe pits, volleyball courts, a large sandy swimming beach, boat ramp, and a fishing dock. Natural Features Eau Galle Lake is a 150-acre impoundment surrounded by densely wooded hills and bluffs. Its waters are fed by the 35-mile Eau Galle River, shaded with scenic mixed hardwoods. Nearby Attractions Crystal Cave, Wisconsin's longest cave, is approximately 1 mile southwest of Spring Valley, WI. A series of steps and ramps allow visitors to descend over 70 ft. among stalagmites and rippling flowstone. Spring Valley Golf Course is nearby.
Around this stay
Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.
- 11 mi
dump station
Dump station
- 1.2 mi
fuel station
Fuel station
- 9.2 mi
grocery
Grocery
- 6.7 mi
potable water
Potable water
- 14 mi
trailhead
Trailhead
- 0.5 mi
attraction
Interpretive Center
- < 0.1 mi
recreation site
Swimming area
Contact & access
- W501 EAU GALLE DAM RD · SPRING VALLEY, WI 54767-0190
- 715-778-5562
Source and verification
Last verified: 10/5/2026
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