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MAIN DAY USE

federal · SPRING VALLEY, WI

DirectionsCall
  • 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.

  • dump station

    Dump station

    11 mi
  • fuel station

    Fuel station

    1.2 mi
  • grocery

    Grocery

    9.2 mi
  • potable water

    Potable water

    6.7 mi
  • trailhead

    Trailhead

    14 mi
  • attraction

    Interpretive Center

    0.5 mi
  • recreation site

    Swimming area

    < 0.1 mi

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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