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

SCOTT J

Verified

July 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 128, Loop: BLGL

2

Purchased an Annual Pass for the National Parks. Purchased several for family members who often visit us at our camping site. Then learned that THIS location is managed by a third part. So these annual passes are not accepted and I had to purchase THIER annual pass. Sites are nice and our site has a nice pad which is mostly level. Showers are so so. Not a fan of the third party.

Scot R

Verified

July 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: SPNT

4

Excellent campground and facilities. Beach was closed due to high water so no swimming available. Definitely decreased the overall experience

Janet P

Verified

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

5

Amazingly large, private campsites that are immaculate. Nice new CLEAN bath houses. Friendly and helpful campgrounds hosts and staff.

Jerry V

Verified

July 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 190, Loop: PINE

5

It’s relaxing

Janet P

Verified

July 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 119, Loop: BLGL

5

Hardin Ridge campground (we stayed at Bluegill site 118) was excellent. Most of the campsites are mostly enormous, and most are very well separated from neighboring sites. the restroom facilities were immaculate, and appeared to be quite new. The staff we interacted with were friendly and professional.

Dan H

Verified

July 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 144, Loop: WOAK

5

Quiet, shady, clean.

Ricky H

Verified

July 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 126, Loop: BLGL

5

Had problems with my Camper so I wasn’t able to stay and camp so I applied for a refund and in the process of getting that but I have been camping there for over 20 years and really enjoyed it. I don’t want to go anywhere else but Hardin Ridge thank you, Rickie Horton.

Zachary S

Verified

July 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 100, Loop: BLGL

4

Hardin Ridge is a really nice place to camp and visit. I really like the fact that the camp sites are spaced out and not on top of each other like they are in state parks in Indiana.

Bart W

Verified

July 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 148, Loop: WOAK

5

We had a great time.

Daniel L

Verified

July 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 087, Loop: BLGL

5

The park was very clean, probably the cleanest bath houses I've ever been in. Really enjoyed the space between sites and the cleanliness of the site as well, no trash on the fire pit and everything was well maintained and in working order

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.

Nearby Campgrounds

Nearby destinations


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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