Hardin Ridge

Hoosier National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundHoosier NF / BloomingtonIndiana⭐ 4.5 (461)

🟢 16 open windows as of Sep 9 — soonest Wed Sep 9–Sat Sep 12

Availability checked 20h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs: not at the Cabin Electric sites here — all 2 of those sites say no. Check the site type before you book.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 5h ago.

📈 CampSage caught 3 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Hardin Ridge in Indiana has 16 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Wed Sep 9–Sat Sep 12. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Wed Sep 9 – Sat Sep 123 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 19 in a row, SPNT #065–SPNT #083 next to each othersites 👥 SLT1 #Shelter 1, 👥 SLT2 #Shelter 2, BLGL #090, #091, #092, #101, #102, #103, #109, #113, #115, #116, #120, #121, #122, #130, #131, #133, #134, BWLK #093, #094, #095, #096, #097, #104, #105, #106, #107, #108, #110, #111, #112, EADS #001, #002, #003, #004, #005, #006, #008, #009, #010, #011, #012, #013, #014, #016, #017, #018, #019, #021, #022, #023, HOLL #200, #206, #212, PINE #153, #156, #158, #160, #164, #171, #172, #173, #174, #176, #183, #184, #188, #190, PWLK #161, #162, #163, #177, #178, #179, #180, #181, SPNT #024, #025, #026, #027, #028, #029, #031, #032, #033, #034, #035, #036, #037, #038, #039, #040, #041, #042, #043, #044, #046, #049, #050, #054, #056, #057, #058, #059, #060, #061, #062, #065, #066, #067, #068, #069, #070, #071, #072, #073, #074, #075, #076, #077, #078, #079, #080, #081, #082, #083, WOAK #135, #138, #144, #145, #150, #151

Wed Sep 9 – Fri Sep 112 nightsbook these dates →opened 20h ago👥 3 in a row, PINE #167–PINE #169 next to each othersites BLGL #099, #100, #114, #118, #123, #128, #132, CABI #CA1, #CA2, EADS #007, HOLL #203, #209, #211, PINE #157, #159, #165, #167, #168, #169, #182, #187, SPNT #047, #048, #051, #052, #053, #063, #064, WOAK #136, #140, #142, #146, #148, #149

Fri Sep 11 – Mon Sep 143 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 19 in a row, SPNT #065–SPNT #083 next to each othersites 👥 BLGL #086, #089, EADS #015, SLT1 #Shelter 1, BLGL #090, #091, #092, #101, #102, #103, #109, #113, #115, #116, #120, #121, #122, #130, #131, #133, BWLK #093, #094, #095, #096, #097, #104, #105, #106, #107, #108, #110, #111, #112, EADS #001, #002, #003, #004, #005, #008, #009, #010, #011, #012, #013, #014, #016, #017, #018, #019, #021, #023, HOLL #200, #206, #212, PINE #156, #158, #160, #164, #171, #172, #173, #174, #176, #183, #184, #188, #190, PWLK #161, #162, #163, #177, #178, #179, #180, #181, SPNT #024, #025, #026, #027, #028, #029, #031, #032, #033, #034, #035, #036, #037, #038, #039, #040, #041, #042, #043, #044, #046, #049, #050, #054, #056, #057, #058, #059, #060, #061, #062, #065, #066, #067, #068, #069, #070, #071, #072, #073, #074, #075, #076, #077, #078, #079, #080, #081, #082, #083, WOAK #135, #138, #145, #150, #151

Fri Sep 11 – Sun Sep 132 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites BLGL #134

Sun Sep 13 – Wed Sep 163 nightsbook these dates →👥 BLGL #084 & BLGL #085 next to each othersites BLGL #084, #085, #088, #119, #124, #125, #127, PINE #185, #186, WOAK #139, #141, #143

Sun Sep 13 – Tue Sep 152 nightsbook these dates →sites BLGL #126, HOLL #204

Mon Sep 14 – Thu Sep 173 nightsbook these dates →sites PINE #170, #175, #189, #191

Tue Sep 15 – Fri Sep 183 nightsbook these dates →sites HOLL #205

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite SLT1 #Shelter 1 — Hardin Ridge Shelter 1 — **Site SLT1 #Shelter 1** · Hardin Ridge Shelter 1USFS Katelyn Qualters

Campsite SLT2 #Shelter 2 — Hardin Ridge Shelter 2 — **Site SLT2 #Shelter 2** · Hardin Ridge Shelter 2USFS Katelyn Qualters

Campsite BLGL #090 — A nice area for a tent or just for sitting around the campfi — **Site BLGL #090** · A nice area for a tent or just for sitting around the campfiNorma Sink

Campsite BLGL #090 — A really pretty paved site with the electric box towards the — **Site BLGL #090** · A really pretty paved site with the electric box towards theNorma Sink

Campsite BLGL #091 — A great area to relax enjoy your campfire and listen to the — **Site BLGL #091** · A great area to relax enjoy your campfire and listen to the Norma Sink

Campsite BLGL #091 — A beautiful pave site with water and electric right next to — **Site BLGL #091** · A beautiful pave site with water and electric right next to Norma Sink

Campsite BLGL #092 — Large area for families — **Site BLGL #092** · Large area for familiesNorma Sink

Campsite BLGL #092 — Nice si site close to the bathroom and playground — **Site BLGL #092** · Nice si site close to the bathroom and playgroundNorma Sink

Campsite BLGL #101 — Another one of our roadside paved sites no room for slide ou — **Site BLGL #101** · Another one of our roadside paved sites no room for slide ouNorma Sink

Campsite BLGL #101 — A nice setting for a tent does have drop off from the paveme — **Site BLGL #101** · A nice setting for a tent does have drop off from the pavemeNorma Sink

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 10.8 mi away (straight line).

⚡ EV Connect10.8 midirections →

⚡ Tesla Supercharger10.9 midirections →

⚡ Tesla Supercharger13.5 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 21 openings at Hardin Ridge over the last 30 days, on 20 separate days, most of them for stays 4–20 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $24–$64/nightCabin ElectricGroup Shelter ElectricGroup Shelter Nonelectric🎒 backcountry🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.5★★★★★448 ratings

5★314

4★87

3★26

2★13

1★8

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T3.0/4

Verizon2.9/4

T-Mobile2.7/4

Sprint retired2.2/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Hardin Ridge FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Hardin Ridge?

Hardin Ridge in Indiana takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Hardin Ridge?

Campsite fees at Hardin Ridge run about $24–$64/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Hardin Ridge when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Hardin Ridge often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Hardin Ridge?

CampSage's scans caught 21 openings at Hardin Ridge over the last 30 days, on 20 separate days, most of them for stays 4–20 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Hardin Ridge a good campground?

Hardin Ridge holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 461 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Hardin Ridge?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Hardin Ridge, AT&T rates highest at 3.0 out of 5 from 134 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Hardin Ridge located?

Hardin Ridge is located in Hoosier NF / Bloomington, Indiana. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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