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About Hardin Ridge
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2026 Season availability
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Pet friendly
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- Dump station on site
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- Potable Water
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- Beach Access
- Lake Access
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- Pet friendly
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Reviews (499)
What Guests Are Saying
Hardin Ridge offers a beautiful and well-maintained campground with large, private, and shaded sites, making it a favorite for many campers. The facilities, including clean restrooms and friendly staff, contribute to a relaxing atmosphere, particularly during quieter mid-week visits. While some campers have experienced issues with staff attitudes and site descriptions, the overall sentiment highlights the campground's charm and appeal for outdoor activities like hiking and kayaking.
What Guests Are Saying
Hardin Ridge offers a beautiful and well-maintained campground with large, private, and shaded sites, making it a favorite for many campers. The facilities, including clean restrooms and friendly staff, contribute to a relaxing atmosphere, particularly during quieter mid-week visits. While some campers have experienced issues with staff attitudes and site descriptions, the overall sentiment highlights the campground's charm and appeal for outdoor activities like hiking and kayaking.
Review Summary
Jerry V
VerifiedJune 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 100, Loop: BLGL
The showers were very cold
Joey B
VerifiedJune 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 089, Loop: BLGL
This is a new place for me, and it went way beyond my expectations for a National Recreation Area. I'm used to Zilpo in the Boone that kind of a hole because it's ran by contracted companies. It was fantastic, just like the rest of the Hoosier State.
Kylie S
VerifiedJune 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 169, Loop: PINE
They had a toilet in the men’s bathroom that was leaking water everywhere , also there were someone near us with a whole bunch of dogs that wouldn’t stop barking one even went off leash and was running around . Overall great experience and will continue to go back .
Shannon S
VerifiedJune 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 136, Loop: WOAK
We love Hardin Ridge. Always a great stay and relaxing place. Can’t wait to stay again.
Nicole S
VerifiedJune 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: EADS
Site was nice. Flat gravel area to camp on. However the shower house was closed and has been for years. No notice on site when you reserve. Still shows on map as an active shower house. Bathroom is a single room with no light. Need some updating for sure.
Krista D
VerifiedMay 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: SPNT
Had a peaceful and quiet stay.
Bob F
VerifiedMay 26, 2026 • Stayed at: CA2, Loop: CABI
Great spot.
Clara O
VerifiedMay 25, 2026 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: EADS
The campsite was quiet, peaceful, and felt very private since the sites were spread out well. The camp host was very friendly and kept the outhouse stocked with toilet paper.
Be aware the sites are gravel, not dirt, so sleeping on the ground was rough without an air mattress. We were also disappointed the beach was closed and there weren’t many trails nearby. However, there was still plenty to do within a short drive.
Overall, we’d return again — just with an air mattress next time.
Kerry C
VerifiedMay 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 187, Loop: PINE
I love how quiet the campsites are. My only suggestion is to get rid of the in ground fire pits.
Kathie K
VerifiedMay 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: SPNT
The showers and restroom were locked. We left a day early because of a strange man that kept walking past our campsite and staring at us. I won't be back.
Location & Directions for Hardin Ridge
6464 Hardin Ridge Rd, Heltonville, IN 47436 United States
Elevation: 240 ft
Getting There
From Bedford, go 7 mi east on US 50. Go north on SR 446 for 12 mi and turn west on Chapel Hill Road and travel 2 mi to the Hardin Ridge Recreation Area.<br /><br />
From Bloomington, 46 and 446 intersection, go 14 mi south on SR 446. Turn west on...
From Bedford, go 7 mi east on US 50. Go north on SR 446 for 12 mi and turn west on Chapel Hill Road and travel 2 mi to the Hardin Ridge Recreation Area.
From Bloomington, 46 and 446 intersection, go 14 mi south on SR 446. Turn west on Chapel Hill Road and travel 2 mi to the Hardin Ridge Recreation Area.
Highway access
Hardin Ridge is accessible via US 50, which is approximately 7 miles to the south, and SR 446, which runs north-south nearby. These roads provide the primary routes to the campground from surrounding areas.
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Last updated: October 20, 2026
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