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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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- 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
Robin B
VerifiedJuly 19, 2026 • Stayed at: 132, Loop: BLGL
I've been camping at Hardin Ridge Campground on and off for over 50 years, and it is still my favorite place to camp. The campsites are huge, private, and nestled in a beautiful forest on the southeast side of Bloomington, along Lake Monroe.
Because it's a U.S. Forest Service campground rather than a state park, it has a quieter, more relaxed atmosphere. The campground is exceptionally well maintained, the restrooms and shower facilities are always very clean, and the camp hosts are some of the friendliest and most helpful people you'll meet.
If you enjoy nature, Hardin Ridge is hard to beat. Wildlife is everywhere, and one of our favorite traditions is hunting for geodes—we've found dozens right within the campground over the years. There are plenty of hiking trails, including a scenic trail that leads to the amphitheater and all the way to the lake and beach. The amphitheater is a great feature, especially for families and evening programs.
For a day on the water, we rented a pontoon boat from Two Herons Marina at the nearby Cutright Boat Ramp, just across the causeway on State Road 446. It was a fantastic addition to our camping trip.
After five decades of camping here, I can honestly say Hardin Ridge has never lost its charm. If you're looking for spacious wooded campsites, beautiful scenery, abundant wildlife, and a peaceful, well-kept campground, this is the place. We look forward to coming back every year.
HANS M
VerifiedJuly 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 091, Loop: BLGL
Peaceful, wooded/shaded lots. Ample space between campers. Clean restrooms and private showers.
Doug U
VerifiedJuly 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 121, Loop: BLGL
Purposefully laid out so you never feel crowded. Their facilities are always clean.
Ellecia B
VerifiedJuly 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 105, Loop: BWLK
We loved our campsite. It was very private and clean. The bathroom facilities were plentiful and clean. The campsite host was helpful. We love camping at Hardin Ridge and then driving to the hike to Patton Cave.
Richard M
VerifiedJuly 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 149, Loop: WOAK
This was my first time camping at Hardin Ridge White Oak Loop 149. Upon arriving i no more than pulled into my site when I was approached by a female camp host who was parked across the road from me. I was informed my dogs were not going to work out with my camping stay. This host came across as hostile and after we had words I informed her she needed to seek a conservation officer so we could figure this out. I waited 1 hour and 45 minutes and she never returned. I ended up leaving a 3 day reserved stay. This host has no business dealing with the general public with her attitude let alone being a campground host. I will say this was the worst experience I ever delt with and I will never return to White Oak Loop again as long as she is the campground host. She definitely needs a class in hospitality and anger management! I hope she receives both before being allowed to continue her roll. For all you campers....i would seek any campground other than White Oak Loop.
Ruslan K
VerifiedJuly 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 146, Loop: WOAK
Clean, functional, nice. Well designed bathrooms and showers.
Mariah S
VerifiedJuly 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 138, Loop: WOAK
Great large sites. Quiet atmosphere.
Lauren M
VerifiedJuly 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: SPNT
We love Hardin!
Paul C
VerifiedJuly 31, 2026 • Stayed at: 175, Loop: PINE
Very nice shower house and friendly camp hosts.
Mary S
VerifiedAugust 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 153, Loop: PINE
Beautiful weather, clean site, friendly staff and very clean shower houses.
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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