Reviews

Lee Villarreal

My new favorite magical place; beautiful forest, assorted sizes campsites (ours looked small but was actually perfect for two 10X10 tents and a screen tent), fairly secluded, extremely serene. The restrooms/shower house were the cleanest I’ve ever seen in a public use campground- not even a speck of dust in the windows! The staff/camp hosts were the best, engaging and friendly, willing to help and give recommendations or just share their experiences. We visited during the federal government shutdown, and this group of camp hosts did not skip a beat in keeping operations running at top notch. I asked several of them how they kept the restrooms and grounds so clean and they all said “this is our home during the summer so we treat it as such and maintain it like we would our own home”. Only an hour and 20 minutes from Indy Southside. Will be visiting often. We stayed in The Pines area, nestled on a ridge furthest back in the campground, surrounded by gorges on either side of the road. Just stunning!

Cari Morales

Such an awesome park! I went with my husband and 5 month old daughter to hike a bit for a friend's birthday and we were not disappointed. The facilities were clean and the staff were friendly. It was a hot August day but the shade was wonderful. Overall an excellent place to hike and camp out! Absolutely beautiful.

Kathy's Channel

Hardin Ridge is one of the most beautiful parks we have been to. Gorgeous extra large campsite, pretty lake, trails, and campground hosts that really care. Thank you, Karen, for the care you take at each site. Definitely recommend if you are in the area youcheck out this park!

Bill Costello

Great pace for quiet, primitive camping, if you know where to stay 😉 Just gonna say...51, 52, 53. Anyway, facilities are clean, camp hosts are friendly, camp sites are well maintained. Only drawback, and this isn't anything the Hardin Ridge SRA can control, is the music from people partying on their boats on Lake Monroe. In good weather, it eventually calms down once it gets dark. But out on the end of Southern Point, it's pretty noticeable. Regardless, the sounds of birds, tree frogs, cicadas, and coyotes make up for it.

Kayla Williams

Stayed at the campground in a tent for 3 days. Nice & quiet through the week. Everything was very clean. Site was gravel and leveled. Stakes for the tent went in nicely. Large picnic table, fire ring with flippable cooking grate, and tall lantern post provided at site. Hosts were very nice and were seen driving around on carts enough to know my stuff was safe in the campground. Restrooms & showers were clean with hot water. Used the boat ramp to launch kayaks & paddleboards. Short drive from the campgrounds to the boat ramp and beach area, so it was a great base with our water crafts. Beach is currently closed because of flooding, but playground is still usable if you park in the upper lot & walk down.

Dylan Wilson

Amazing campground with great facilities. Nice, cozy spots with plenty of room for the whole family. The sight map could use a little work as it was very difficult to read. A slightly bigger paper for it would go a long way. The park staff were very friendly and informative. Very clean park. Will return with the family again.

William Din

The place is stunning and well-maintained, with kind hosts, clean bathrooms, and hot showers all within walking distance. Campsites offer options with electricity and water. Quiet hours start at 10 PM, but that wasn’t a problem for our group. At night, we heard howling in the distance, and in the morning, the birds were so calming. It’s a peaceful forest spot, yet close to the city if needed. We’re planning to go again this summer. Highly recommended!

BEE KOOL

We had an absolute blast staying here in late October!! It was incredibly beautiful!! There was plenty of hiking and stunning nature scenery to enjoy. We had such a spectacular view of the woods. We heard owls and saw adorable chipmunks. We also saw racoon and deer tracks. One night we heard a pack of coyotes singing. It was so cool!! And, to camp in a tent for a few days the price was very reasonable. My only complaint is that there were some other campers who were utilizing leaf blowers for their site at like 8am. I found it very disruptive and rude. People come to these parks to enjoy the tranquility of nature. If you don't like leaves, dude...Perhaps don't go camping in Autumn in Indiana. Or better yet, invest in a rake or a broom. Leaf blowers absolutely do not belong at the park. They are very noisy. I would like to make a suggestion to make the signs that lead up to the park bigger and little brighter. There were brown and blended into the terrain. That and they were so small if you blink, you'll miss them. So, it made it a little tricky to find.

Dan Kerr

Nicely wooded areas. Paved roads in great shape. Walking trails,beach,playground in good shape. Nice heavy duty fire pits where you can actually use the grate. The staff have always been friendly and helpful. They sell wood for fire pit so that is convenient. You can bring your boat to go on the lake. This has alot to offer at a reasonable price. Highly recommend this place.

JEREMIAH Helser

We've been here twice this month. It's a great place in Hoosier National Forest with gravel campsites. Fire rings are great. Picnic tables are great. There are plenty of sites with many being quiet private and not on top of others. They sell ice and wood at the entrance. There are nice private shower rooms. Pit toilets have been very clean. Now understand this isn't a state park. It peaceful and all wooded. Plenty of shade. Close to the lake for boat launch into Monroe Lake. A trail that follows the who ridge down to the lake. Great place for relaxation and peace.

Alisia Vitale

Perfect for a more secluded campground with access to Lake Monroe. Nice beach area for the kids. Quiet.

Cody Combs

Great clean park, camp site aren't right on top of each other.. wooded area with plenty of shade also

Azisa Cordero

Amazing nature trails, a beach with ropes and guides at 4 ft and 6 ft to help keep track of the water depth. Definitely my favorite place to take my kiddo in the summer. Cute little and playground too. My only suggestion would be to have picnic tables in the beach close to the walls and some umbrellas with them. There is one tree that gives shades for a couple of hours in the day, people tend to poach it.

Elijah Shelton

This place is one of my favorite places to camp! It's close to water, densely wooded, and secluded all at the same time. You'll be pleased if you enjoy the Indiana forest!

Christopher Tinsley

Excellent stay. Not too many people in Eads loop. They are a little stingy with their generator rules especially on very hot days. Overall a fun experience. And we found Bigfoot.