A photo of facility HARDIN RIDGE with Picnic Table, Shade, Waterfront, Lean To / Shelter
A photo of facility HARDIN RIDGE with Picnic Table, Shade, Waterfront, Lean To / Shelter
HARDIN RIDGE
HARDIN RIDGE
HARDIN RIDGE

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly

Available sites

193 total sites

About Hardin Ridge

Hardin Ridge is a 1,200-acre recreational complex located on the shores of Monroe Reservoir in Hooiser National Forest. The complex includes six shady campground loops, two picnic areas with shelters, and two rental cabins. The area offers something for everyone, with activities like camping, picnicking, boat launching, swimming, nature walks, and interpretive programs offered in a forested environment.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Apr 3 to Oct 25

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
Water Access

Water Access

  • Beach Access
  • Lake Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

193 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: EADS RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 002, Loop: EADS RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 003, Loop: EADS RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 004, Loop: EADS RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 005, Loop: EADS RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 006, Loop: EADS RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 007, Loop: EADS RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 008, Loop: EADS RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 009, Loop: EADS RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 010, Loop: EADS RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 011, Loop: EADS RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 012, Loop: EADS RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 013, Loop: EADS RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 014, Loop: EADS RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 015, Loop: EADS RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 016, Loop: EADS RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 017, Loop: EADS RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 018, Loop: EADS RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 019, Loop: EADS RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 021, Loop: EADS RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 022, Loop: EADS RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 023, Loop: EADS RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 024, Loop: SPNT RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 025, Loop: SPNT RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 026, Loop: SPNT RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 027, Loop: SPNT RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 028, Loop: SPNT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 029, Loop: SPNT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 031, Loop: SPNT Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 032, Loop: SPNT Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 033, Loop: SPNT Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 034, Loop: SPNT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 035, Loop: SPNT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 036, Loop: SPNT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 037, Loop: SPNT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 038, Loop: SPNT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 039, Loop: SPNT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 040, Loop: SPNT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 041, Loop: SPNT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 042, Loop: SPNT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 043, Loop: SPNT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 044, Loop: SPNT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 046, Loop: SPNT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 047, Loop: SPNT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 048, Loop: SPNT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 049, Loop: SPNT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 050, Loop: SPNT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 051, Loop: SPNT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 052, Loop: SPNT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 053, Loop: SPNT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 054, Loop: SPNT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 056, Loop: SPNT RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 057, Loop: SPNT RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 058, Loop: SPNT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 059, Loop: SPNT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 060, Loop: SPNT Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 061, Loop: SPNT Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 062, Loop: SPNT Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 063, Loop: SPNT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel
🚐 064, Loop: SPNT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel
⛺ 065, Loop: SPNT Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 066, Loop: SPNT Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 067, Loop: SPNT Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 068, Loop: SPNT Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 069, Loop: SPNT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel
🚐 070, Loop: SPNT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel
🚐 071, Loop: SPNT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel
🚐 072, Loop: SPNT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel
🚐 073, Loop: SPNT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel
🚐 074, Loop: SPNT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel
🚐 075, Loop: SPNT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel
🚐 076, Loop: SPNT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel
🚐 077, Loop: SPNT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel
⛺ 078, Loop: SPNT Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 079, Loop: SPNT Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 080, Loop: SPNT Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 081, Loop: SPNT Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 082, Loop: SPNT Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 083, Loop: SPNT Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 084, Loop: BLGL RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 085, Loop: BLGL RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 086, Loop: BLGL RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 087, Loop: BLGL RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 088, Loop: BLGL RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 089, Loop: BLGL RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 090, Loop: BLGL RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 091, Loop: BLGL RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 092, Loop: BLGL RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
⛺ 093, Loop: BWLK Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 094, Loop: BWLK Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 095, Loop: BWLK Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 096, Loop: BWLK Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 097, Loop: BWLK Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 099, Loop: BLGL RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 100, Loop: BLGL RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
⛺ 101, Loop: BLGL Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 102, Loop: BLGL Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 103, Loop: BLGL Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 104, Loop: BWLK Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 105, Loop: BWLK Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 106, Loop: BWLK Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 107, Loop: BWLK Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 108, Loop: BWLK Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 109, Loop: BLGL Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 110, Loop: BWLK Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 111, Loop: BWLK Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 112, Loop: BWLK Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 113, Loop: BLGL RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 114, Loop: BLGL Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 115, Loop: BLGL Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 116, Loop: BLGL Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 118, Loop: BLGL RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 119, Loop: BLGL RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 120, Loop: BLGL RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 121, Loop: BLGL RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 122, Loop: BLGL RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 123, Loop: BLGL RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 124, Loop: BLGL RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 125, Loop: BLGL RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 126, Loop: BLGL RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 127, Loop: BLGL RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 128, Loop: BLGL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 130, Loop: BLGL RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 131, Loop: BLGL RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 132, Loop: BLGL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 133, Loop: BLGL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 134, Loop: BLGL RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 135, Loop: WOAK RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 136, Loop: WOAK RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 138, Loop: WOAK RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 139, Loop: WOAK RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 140, Loop: WOAK RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 141, Loop: WOAK RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 142, Loop: WOAK RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 143, Loop: WOAK RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 144, Loop: WOAK RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 145, Loop: WOAK RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 146, Loop: WOAK RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 147, Loop: WOAK RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 148, Loop: WOAK RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 149, Loop: WOAK RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 150, Loop: WOAK RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 151, Loop: WOAK RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 152, Loop: PINE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 153, Loop: PINE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 156, Loop: PINE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 157, Loop: PINE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 158, Loop: PINE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 159, Loop: PINE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 160, Loop: PINE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 161, Loop: PWLK Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 162, Loop: PWLK Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 163, Loop: PWLK Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 164, Loop: PINE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 165, Loop: PINE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 167, Loop: PINE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
⛺ 168, Loop: PINE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 169, Loop: PINE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 170, Loop: PINE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 171, Loop: PINE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 172, Loop: PINE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 173, Loop: PINE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
⛺ 174, Loop: PINE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 175, Loop: PINE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
⛺ 176, Loop: PINE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 177, Loop: PWLK Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 178, Loop: PWLK Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 179, Loop: PWLK Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 180, Loop: PWLK Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 181, Loop: PWLK Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 182, Loop: PINE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 183, Loop: PINE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 184, Loop: PINE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 185, Loop: PINE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 186, Loop: PINE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 187, Loop: PINE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 188, Loop: PINE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 189, Loop: PINE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 190, Loop: PINE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 191, Loop: PINE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 200, Loop: HOLL RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 201, Loop: HOLL RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 202, Loop: HOLL RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 203, Loop: HOLL RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 204, Loop: HOLL RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 205, Loop: HOLL RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 206, Loop: HOLL RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 207, Loop: HOLL RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 209, Loop: HOLL RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 211, Loop: HOLL RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 212, Loop: HOLL RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🏠 CA1, Loop: CABI Cabin
7 guests
🏠 CA2, Loop: CABI Cabin
7 guests

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.

Review Summary

4.6
499 reviews
5
71.3%
356
4
19.2%
96
3
5.2%
26
2
2.6%
13
1
1.6%
8

Sarah L

Verified

October 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: SPNT

5

I had a wonderful time camping at Hardin Ridge. The sites and campground were very clean and accessible. Showers were clean and functioning as well. Beautiful views and hikes in the Hoosier National Forest. Will be back!

Austin M

Verified

October 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 165, Loop: PINE

5

The staff at Hardin Ridge are top tier! My campsite was also exceptional and the bathrooms are plentiful through the campground and are kept immaculately clean! I will make Hardin Ridge a regular destination and so glad I found this gem!

Christopher C

Verified

October 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 189, Loop: PINE

5

Hardin Ridge is Southern Indiana’s best kept secret! Hardin Ridge is the best maintained and has the best campsites and restroom/shower facilities I have ever experienced. This place is especially ideal for those wanting to get away from the day to day hustle and grind of the city and find true relaxation in a cot or hammock experiencing soothing sound of nature amid thousands of trees. It is a National Forest after all! 90 ft trees surround spacious and exceedingly well maintained campsites! And yes, there is a boat launch within the park which borders Lake Monroe!

CHRISTOPHER H

Verified

September 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: SPNT

5

Great quiet campground. Stayed on the southern point loop with no hook ups. Very quiet. Hosts were extremely courteous and helpful and always asked how we were doing and if we needed anything. The shower houses were relatively new and clean. Pit toilets were plentiful and as clean as they could be. The kids loved it. Would stay again.

Cathleen P

Verified

September 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 164, Loop: PINE

5

We've been here before for day use, but first time camping. This is my favorite kind of campground--public land, wooded, quiet, nice facilities, and a variety of campsites with different amenities. 164 was great--secluded but close to the bathhouse. The bathhouse/restrooms were spotlessly clean. Lake access was closed (most of Lake Monroe access points have been closed this whole summer), but some nice trails to walk around. Campground hosts were super nice and welcomed us and made sure we had everything we needed. This was our first trip in the vintage camper trailer I've spent years rebuilding (so a lot of excitement leading up!) and it was perfect and did not disappoint. We will definitely return.

CHERYL ANN R

Verified

September 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 169, Loop: PINE

5

The campground was beautiful, quiet and extremely well maintained. Our campground hosts, especially Keith and his wife and Randy and Sherry were so kind, and the bathhouse was the cleanest we have ever seen at a campground. We can't say enough about this hidden gem. It was a wonderful stay, 5 out of 5.

Emma M

Verified

September 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 119, Loop: BLGL

5

Super spacious campground with no campsite directly across from it. Hosts were very helpful and the bathrooms were very clean. We will be coming back to this exact location again!

Teresa P

Verified

September 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 170, Loop: PINE

5

This is one of the nicest campgrounds. The faculties, trails, roads and camp sites were clean and well kept

Stephen F

Verified

September 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 126, Loop: BLGL

5

Beautiful surroundings, plenty of shade, peace and quiet. Restrooms and showers were kept very clean by the hosts, although the shower temp was not very warm. I spoke with the hosts and they said it has to do with the mixing valve and there's nothing they can do about it. I'm not one to take a hot shower and it was a little cool for me. Also, they close the beach too early (right after Labor Day) even though we typically have temps in the 80s - 90s well into September every year. There's never any lifeguards any time of the year so why not leave it open a little longer? Beyond that, we really enjoyed our stay and would not hesitate to return. Just a really pretty place.

Ronald W

Verified

September 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 088, Loop: BLGL

4

Need closer water supply

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...

Nearest town

Heltonville, IN - 11 mi

About 13 min to downtown

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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Population: 11

Nearby larger city

Bloomington, IN

Approx. 12 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 656 ft

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