Hardin Ridge: how hard is it to reserve?
Hoosier National Forest · USDA Forest Service · Heltonville, IN
As of Oct 10, 2026, 79% of Friday and Saturday site-nights at Hardin Ridge over the next 90 days are already reserved, compared with 32% of weeknights. Weekends are much harder than weekdays here — shifting a trip to Sunday–Thursday is the easiest way to get a site. In the next 30 days, 15 of 30 dates have at least one open site (1,475 open site-nights in total; 1,475 over 90 days).
Upcoming weekends
| Weekend (Fri–Sat) | Booked | Open sites Fri | Open sites Sat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | 82% | 36 | 26 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 69% | 50 | 59 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | n/a | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | n/a | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 13, 2026 | n/a | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 20, 2026 | n/a | 0 | 0 |
Snapshot history
| Snapshot date | Score | Weekends booked | Weeknights booked | Open dates 30d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2026 | 70 | 79% | 32% | 15 |
About Hardin Ridge
- 195 campsites (195 listed in availability data)
- $24–$64 per night
- Recreation.gov rating 4.6/5 from 496 reviews
- Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Pop up, Hammock
- Activities: Swimming Site, Hiking, Fishing, Interpretive Programs, Camping, Boating, Biking
Hardin Ridge is a 1,200-acre recreational complex located on the shores of Monroe Reservoir in Hooiser National Forest. The complex includes six shady campground loops, two picnic areas with shelters, and two rental cabins. The area offers something for everyone, with activities like camping, picnicking, boat launching, swimming, nature walks, and interpretive programs offered in a forested environment.Special Places on the Hoosier National Forest Brooks Cabin Buffalo Trace Carnes Mill Site Clover Lick Barrens Hickory Ridge Lookout Tower Initial Point Lick Creek African American Settlement The…
Description excerpt from Recreation.gov.
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Other campgrounds in Hoosier National Forest
| Campground | Difficulty | Weekends booked | Open dates (30d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Celina Lake Hoosier National Forest | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
| Tipsaw Lake Hoosier National Forest | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
Nearby campgrounds
| Campground | State | Difficulty | Weekends booked | Open dates (30d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axtel Rough River Lake | KY | Moderate | 72% | 23 |
| Laurel Branch Rough River Lake | KY | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
| Cave Creek Rough River Lake | KY | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
| Moutardier Nolin River Lake | KY | Hard | 64% | 8 |
| Dog Creek (Ky) Nolin River Lake | KY | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
| Forrest W. Bo Wood Lake Shelbyville | IL | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |