Hardin Ridge

Hoosier National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundHoosier NF / BloomingtonIndiana⭐ 4.5 (468)

🟢 16 open windows as of Sep 14 — soonest Tue Sep 15–Fri Sep 18

Availability checked 10h 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 1d ago.

📈 CampSage caught 7 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 Tue Sep 15–Fri Sep 18. 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

Tue Sep 15 – Fri Sep 183 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 16 in a row, SPNT #068–SPNT #083 next to each othersites 👥 SLT1 #Shelter 1, 👥 SLT2 #Shelter 2, BLGL #084, #085, #086, #088, #089, #091, #092, #099, #100, #101, #102, #103, #109, #113, #114, #115, #116, #118, #119, #121, #122, #123, #124, #125, #128, #130, #131, #132, #133, BWLK #093, #094, #095, #096, #097, #104, #105, #106, #107, #108, #110, #111, #112, CABI #CA1, HOLL #205, #209, #212, PINE #153, #156, #157, #158, #159, #160, #165, #167, #169, #170, #171, #172, #173, #174, #175, #176, #185, #188, #191, 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, #047, #048, #049, #050, #051, #052, #053, #054, #056, #057, #058, #059, #060, #061, #062, #063, #064, #065, #066, #068, #069, #070, #071, #072, #073, #074, #075, #076, #077, #078, #079, #080, #081, #082, #083, WOAK #135, #138, #139, #141, #142, #143, #147, #148, #150, #151

Tue Sep 15 – Thu Sep 172 nightsbook these dates →opened 10h ago👥 HOLL #203 & HOLL #204 next to each othersites BLGL #127, CABI #CA2, HOLL #203, #204, PINE #182, #184, #186, #187, #189, #190, SPNT #067, WOAK #145, #149

Wed Sep 16 – Fri Sep 182 nightsbook these dates →sites HOLL #202

Thu Sep 17 – Sun Sep 203 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →opened 10h agosites PINE #168

Thu Sep 17 – Sat Sep 192 nightsbook these dates →sites BLGL #120

Fri Sep 18 – Mon Sep 213 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 11 in a row, SPNT #031–SPNT #041 next to each othersites 👥 PINE #183, 👥 SLT1 #Shelter 1, SLT2 #Shelter 2, BLGL #084, #092, #114, #115, #122, #123, #124, #125, #128, #130, #133, BWLK #104, #105, #106, CABI #CA1, HOLL #209, PINE #153, #156, #157, #165, #168, #173, #174, #176, #185, #188, PWLK #177, #178, #181, SPNT #024, #025, #026, #027, #028, #029, #031, #032, #033, #034, #035, #036, #037, #038, #039, #040, #041, #046, #047, #049, #050, #051, #053, #054, #058, #059, #060, #061, #062, #063, #064, #065, #066, #068, #069, #070, #071, #072, #073, #074, #075, #076, #077, #079, #080, #081, #082, #083, WOAK #135, #138, #139, #148, #151

Fri Sep 18 – Sun Sep 202 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites PINE #175

Sat Sep 19 – Tue Sep 223 nightsbook these dates →sites BLGL #087, PINE #164

📷 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 #084 — Pleasant wooded site 30 amp, 110 amp — **Site BLGL #084** · Pleasant wooded site 30 amp, 110 ampNorma Sink

Campsite BLGL #084 — Quiet 30 amp — **Site BLGL #084** · Quiet 30 ampNorma Sink

Campsite BLGL #085 — Tree at back of driver — **Site BLGL #085** · Tree at back of driverNorma Sink

Campsite BLGL #085 — Very nice rv site — **Site BLGL #085** · Very nice rv siteNorma Sink

Campsite BLGL #086 — Nice 30 amp 110 site — **Site BLGL #086** · Nice 30 amp 110 siteNorma Sink

Campsite BLGL #086 — 5 steps down to picnic table area — **Site BLGL #086** · 5 steps down to picnic table areaNorma Sink

Campsite BLGL #088 — Gravel slope to picnic table — **Site BLGL #088** · Gravel slope to picnic tableNorma Sink

Campsite BLGL #088 — Gravel slope to picnic fire ring area — **Site BLGL #088** · Gravel slope to picnic fire ring areaNorma 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 22 openings at Hardin Ridge over the last 30 days, on 22 separate days, most of them for stays 1–14 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★★★★★463 ratings

5★326

4★90

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 22 openings at Hardin Ridge over the last 30 days, on 22 separate days, most of them for stays 1–14 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 468 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 140 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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