Hardin Ridge Recreation Area Campground
Hoosier National Forest
Write a Review 6464 Hardin Ridge Rd. Bloomington, IN 47401 812-275-5987 Reservations: 877-444-6777 Official WebsiteGPS: 39.0157, -86.4376
Overview of Hardin Ridge Recreation Area Campground
Last Price Paid: $25
Reported by DRogers on 9/6/2024
Longest RV Reported: 28 feet (Travel Trailer)
Reported by TravelingKnights on 6/14/2022
Number of Sites 197
Pad Type gravel
Reservations yes
Open Seasonally April to Sept
Elevation 754 ft / 229 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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camper-862222 asked on 8/15/2023
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Reviews of Hardin Ridge Recreation Area Campground 10 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 5/10/2024
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Last reported 7/24/2024
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Last reported 5/20/2023
“Beautiful Sites, Friendly Staff”
Reviewed 9/6/2024
| Nightly rate: | $25 |
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| Days stayed: | 6 |
| Site Number: | 211 |
| RV Length: | 12' (Teardrop Trailer) |
Overall Rating
We stayed at site 211 Holland Loop. Nice pretty site. One side of the site had privacy but the other side was open to the campground host. Area was nice. People were very friendly and not too far from the lake.
DRogers would stay here again
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“Nice Spot ”
Reviewed 7/24/2024
| Nightly rate: | $25 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 153 |
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We had a great time here. The site was level and the park was quiet. The sites had lots of space between them. The bathrooms were clean although one morning they had no hot water. We told the host and they reported it and the next morning the hot water was back on. Mechanical failures happen, breakers trip, etc…it was promptly resolved... more
We had a great time here. The site was level and the park was quiet. The sites had lots of space between them. The bathrooms were clean although one morning they had no hot water. We told the host and they reported it and the next morning the hot water was back on. Mechanical failures happen, breakers trip, etc…it was promptly resolved so that’s all good. We found chanterelle mushrooms here too and the woods are very nice. The trails in the park aren’t that numerous or exciting, but other trails are nearby in the national forest if you want to drive to them. The lake is nice. We’ll be staying here again.
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tmohrman would stay here again
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“Boil Water & Very Low Pressure”
Reviewed 5/10/2024
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 6 |
| Site Number: | 87 |
| RV Length: | 20' (Class B) |
Overall Rating
This is a beautiful forested campground with large and mostly private sites. Asphalt roads are in very good condition. Bathhouses are basic but clean. However shower water is not hot, just warm. There are a couple of nice hiking trails from campground. Road biking good through campground and on quiet roads surrounding Park. Verizon 1-2... more
This is a beautiful forested campground with large and mostly private sites. Asphalt roads are in very good condition. Bathhouses are basic but clean. However shower water is not hot, just warm. There are a couple of nice hiking trails from campground. Road biking good through campground and on quiet roads surrounding Park. Verizon 1-2 bars LTE, a few OTA tv stations.
During my week in May, there was a boil water alert and water pressure very weak—could be cause of boil water warning. Of the 212 sites, many have electricity, but only a dozen have water at site. There are many water spigots around camp.
Campground is now managed by a concession so there is less than 50% discount on Access Passes. Security is concerning. There isn’t a gate into campground and during my week I never saw a Ranger/USFS in the Park. Concession staff was present, but not a deterrent to crime.
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julia would stay here again
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“Super Beautiful Park”
Reviewed 5/20/2023
| Nightly rate: | $33 |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| Site Number: | 205 |
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Was lucky to get a large electric & water reservable site, very quiet large spaces with room between sites, some loops have new bathrooms that are very nice
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camper-777631 would stay here again
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“Beautiful Shaded Sites”
Reviewed 9/17/2022
| Nightly rate: | $21 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 153 |
| RV Length: | 15' (Teardrop Trailer) |
Overall Rating
As others have written the campsites are very beautiful. We stayed at #153 in the Pine loop. The pad was large and paved. The site also was large and included 30 amp electric, fire ring, picnic table, and a flat tent pad. The only negative for the site was the fire ring was completely above ground and stood about 2 feet tall--you h... more
As others have written the campsites are very beautiful. We stayed at #153 in the Pine loop. The pad was large and paved. The site also was large and included 30 amp electric, fire ring, picnic table, and a flat tent pad. The only negative for the site was the fire ring was completely above ground and stood about 2 feet tall--you had to almost peer over it to see and enjoy the fire. Most other sites did not have this type of ring.
Note: the Pine loop closes at noon 9/19/2022 for the season. The large Bluegill loop will remain open with sites available on a first-come, first served basis.
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Slackers would stay here again
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“Beautiful Forest”
Reviewed 6/17/2022
| Days stayed: | 1 |
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| Site Number: | 157 |
| RV Length: | 25' (Class C) |
Overall Rating
Beautiful forested setting! We stayed in Site 157 in the Pine section. Electric but no water hookup, however there was a water spigot across the road so no big deal. I wish we could stay more than one night, but guess we need to come back to explore. My only complaint is that we had to pay for 2 nights even though only staying fo... more
Beautiful forested setting! We stayed in Site 157 in the Pine section. Electric but no water hookup, however there was a water spigot across the road so no big deal. I wish we could stay more than one night, but guess we need to come back to explore.
My only complaint is that we had to pay for 2 nights even though only staying for one (Friday) night. That's not fair to someone who needs a site for a Saturday night. I really dislike the 2-night weekend rule!!
Firewood for sale @ $7 a bundle. Friendly check in people and camp hosts.
We were able to receive 20 TV channels on our air antenna.
Long winding road to get here but worth it!
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Room4Two would stay here again
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“BEAUTIFUL, QUIET, AND CLEAN!”
Reviewed 6/14/2022
| Nightly rate: | $28 |
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| Days stayed: | 14 |
| Site Number: | 187 |
| RV Length: | 28' (Travel Trailer) |
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Hardin Ridge is a hidden gem. Each loop is very separate from the other, spread out along a two mile road from the gate to Lake Monroe. The sites are spread out and offer 30 amp and a few have 50 amp service. Plenty of first come first serve sites in addition to reservable sites. The bathroom and showers and very clean. The team of cam... more
Hardin Ridge is a hidden gem. Each loop is very separate from the other, spread out along a two mile road from the gate to Lake Monroe. The sites are spread out and offer 30 amp and a few have 50 amp service. Plenty of first come first serve sites in addition to reservable sites. The bathroom and showers and very clean. The team of campground hosts are extremely friendly and helpful.
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TravelingKnights would stay here again
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“Beautiful forested area with lake access”
Reviewed 8/25/2019
| Nightly rate: | $17 |
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
| Site Number: | 207 |
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I stayed here twice this month. It was so enjoyable the first time that I returned for an extended stay. I paid $17/ night for site with 30 amp and no water. I used my America the beautiful pass. Site 207 on the Holland Loop was very large and shady with lots of privacy and a vault toilet steps away. The entire campground was very clea... more
I stayed here twice this month. It was so enjoyable the first time that I returned for an extended stay. I paid $17/ night for site with 30 amp and no water. I used my America the beautiful pass. Site 207 on the Holland Loop was very large and shady with lots of privacy and a vault toilet steps away. The entire campground was very clean and well maintained. Camphosts were friendly but not intrusive. Great hiking trails down to the lake. I rode my bike through all the loops and had a nice shady 8.5 mile ride. I stayed during the week and was the only camper in the loop.
The only negative was the shower. The spray lasted 3 seconds -Really,I counted! I found a work around that another camper told me about. I used the handicap shower and it worked great. Spray stayed on for 2.5 minutes-aaaah!
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Go With The Flo would stay here again
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“Excellent National Forest Campground”
Reviewed 9/18/2018
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 8 |
| Site Number: | 147 |
| RV Length: | 24' |
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Our camping plans changed with hurricane Florence barreling toward the east coast so we ended up in the Hoosier National Forest Hardin Ridge campground. This is a very nice campground with newer shower houses/restrooms. Lots of space between sites and many of the sites are walk up. Camp hosts were very helpful and friendly. Situated on... more
Our camping plans changed with hurricane Florence barreling toward the east coast so we ended up in the Hoosier National Forest Hardin Ridge campground. This is a very nice campground with newer shower houses/restrooms. Lots of space between sites and many of the sites are walk up. Camp hosts were very helpful and friendly. Situated on the largest lake in Indiana, (not counting Lake Michigan,) there was plenty to do here. We even took a day trip to Churchill Downs (about 2 hours away) to watch the horse races. This could be a favorite getaway only six hours from home. We will be back. FYI, our price was with 50% discount with our national parks pass, plus $7 for electric and $3 for water, so $20 per day.
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BuckeyeCruisers would stay here again
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Reviewed 5/4/2016
| Nightly rate: | $27 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 187 |
| RV Length: | 26' |
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Note, rate shown is for a Electric site. We paid $17 half-price + $7 for electric. Hardin Ridge is a huge FS CG - over 200 sites on Lake Monroe. It’s a COE lake so nothing but a boat ramp is on the water. We are nestled in the trees. The water is down there somewhere, we just can not see it. I think we are the only ones in the CG. I... more
Note, rate shown is for a Electric site. We paid $17 half-price + $7 for electric.
Hardin Ridge is a huge FS CG - over 200 sites on Lake Monroe. It’s a COE lake so nothing but a boat ramp is on the water. We are nestled in the trees. The water is down there somewhere, we just can not see it. I think we are the only ones in the CG. I know we are the only ones in our loop. Most sites have electric, a few have W&E. We have three hot bars of LTE and all the network stations. All this for $17 a night. Bloomington is 30 minutes away.
Not sure how access is rated. It's pretty far off the Interstate, so for those who want easy off/on, this would not be good for them.
Location, great for fishing, boating and relaxing. Nothing else if you are looking for that.
They have older and new bath houses. Our loop, Pine, has a new one. Great showers.
Most sites are gravel, some are paved.
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Don would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- 50 Amp
- 30 Amp
- 20 Amp
- water
- dry camping
- Partial Hookups
Recreation
- boat ramp
- fishing
- horseshoes
- picnic area
- recreation trail
- swimming beach
- water access
Site Amenities
- fire ring
- picnic table
Facilities
- cabins
- dump station
- firewood
- ADA Accessible
- restrooms: flush
- showers
- trash
- water available
Pets
- pets
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