Hardin Ridge Recreation Area

National forest / federal in Heltonville, Monroe County, Indiana Also known as Hardin Ridge

Aerial view of Hardin Ridge Recreation Area
Aerial near the address
USDA NAIP via USGS

National forest / federal with 197 sites

50 amp, Pets welcome, On the water

From the park's website, Oct 2026

Not yet confirmed by phone. Details can change, so check with the park before you go.

197 sites
15 / 30 / 50 amp

Electric service

Rigs up to 60 ft
Seasonal

Campsites early April through late October; 2026 camping closes October 25 at noon and reopens early April 2027. Trails, boat ramp and day use open year round.

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Source: Official website

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Through Recreation.gov

Large Forest Service campground on Lake Monroe in the Hoosier National Forest with six wooded loops, about half the sites with 30/50-amp electric (14 with water and electric), no sewer hookups, showers and a dump station. All sites are back-in; reserve specific sites on Recreation.gov, open early April to late October.

Sites

RV Electric

Hookups
Water & electric
Power
30 / 50 amp
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
50 ft
Pad
Gravel, Asphalt
Number of sites
14
Nightly
$38

Standard Electric (single)

Hookups
Electric only
Power
15 / 30 / 50 amp
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
60 ft
Pad
Gravel, Asphalt
Number of sites
69
Nightly
$33

Double site with electric

Hookups
Electric only
Power
15 amp
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
35 ft
Pad
Asphalt
Number of sites
1
Nightly
$52

Standard Nonelectric / primitive

Hookups
No hookups
Power
Not listed
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
50 ft
Pad
Gravel, Asphalt
Number of sites
71
Nightly
$24

Walk-to tent sites

Hookups
No hookups
Power
Not listed
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
Not listed
Pad
Gravel
Number of sites
36
Nightly
$24

What this place offers

  • Bathhouse
  • Showers
  • Dump station
  • Firewood
  • Lake
  • Beach
  • Fishing
  • Boat ramp
  • Hiking trails
  • Horseshoes

What this place offers

  • Bathhouse
  • Showers
  • Dump station
  • Firewood
  • Lake
  • Beach
  • Fishing
  • Boat ramp
  • Hiking trails
  • Horseshoes
  • Planned activities
  • Accessible sites
  • Accessible bathhouse
  • Three-lane boat ramp open year round with accessible dock
  • 300-ft swim beach (no lifeguards)
  • Amphitheater and interpretive programs
  • Picnic shelters (reservable)
  • Ted T. Turtle Interpretive Trail and 2-mile Hardin Ridge Trail
  • Campfire rings and grills
  • Lakeside overlook

Cabins and rentals

Cabin (2)

Sleeps
7
Bathroom
No
Nightly
$64

Primitive cabins with electric on the lakeshore between boat launch and beach; six bunks incl. one double; shared toilet between the two cabins; $100 cleaning/damage/key deposit; no pets

Things to know

Rig rules

  • No RV age limit listed
  • Rigs up to 60 ft

Pets

  • Pets allowed
  • Leashed at all times; not allowed in or around the cabins or on the beach

Arrival

  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 12:00 PM
  • Campsites early April through late October; 2026 camping closes October 25 at noon and reopens early April 2027. Trails, boat ramp and day use open year round.

Included in the rate: Up to 8 people per single site (16 at double); one camping unit and one vehicle per single site, two at double sites

Other fees: Extra vehicle $8/day per Recreation.gov ($5/night per Forest Service page); max 2 vehicles single, 4 double. Daily parking/day-use permit $8/vehicle Apr 15-Oct 15; annual pass $50. Shelter rental $50-59/day. Cabin $100 deposit.

On Google

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Where you'll be

6464 Hardin Ridge Rd, Heltonville, IN, 47436

Directions

Where this info comes from

  • fs.usda.gov season, rates, operator, rules, passes, discounts
  • recreation.gov overview, site list, per-site hookups/lengths/rates, check-in/out, notices, amenities
  • Indiana Department of Health campground license list
  • OpenStreetMap

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