About Eau Galle Lake
The Main Day Use Areas is located in a scenic area with steep hills, valleys, bluffs, streams and lakes. Highland Ridge Campground is located in a heavily wooded area approximately 4 miles south of I-94.
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Eau Galle Lake
Spring Valley, Minnesota · Pierce County
The Main Day Use Areas is located in a scenic area with steep hills, valleys, bluffs, streams and lakes. Highland Ridge Campground is located in a heavily wooded area approximately 4 miles south of I-94.
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To the Day Use Area: From St. Paul, MN, 40 miles east on I-94 to Exit 24. 10 miles south on County Road B, follow signs. To Highland Ridge Campground: From St. Paul, MN, 40 miles east on I-94. From I-94 take Exit 24, 2 miles south on County Road B to County Road N. Turn east on County Road N and go 2 miles to County Road NN. 2 miles south on NN to campground entrance.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Eau Galle Lake
Heading to Eau Galle Lake? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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