Hardin Ridge
Smithville-Sanders, Indiana · 784 ft · In Hoosier National Forest
Photos: Norma Sink
At a glance
7 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 784 ft (239 m)784 ft239 m
Loops9
Pick a loop to see its sites.
- BLGL35 sites35 standard · up to 60 ft
- BWLK13 sites13 walk-to
- CABI2 sites2 cabin
- EADS22 sites22 standard · up to 40 ft
- HOLL11 sites11 standard · up to 55 ft
- PINE29 sites29 standard · up to 50 ft
- PWLK8 sites8 walk-to
- SPNT57 sites42 standard · 15 walk-to · up to 50 ft
- WOAK16 sites16 standard · up to 50 ft
Other areas
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 15 staff entries left out. Loop names are trimmed and merged.
How we name loops
“MANAGEMENT SITES” is a staff entry, not a campsite, and is left out.
Amenities
From OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Correct
- ADA accessible
- Campfires allowed
From OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites
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About
Overview
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.Recreation
From OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
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- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Hardin Ridge: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedChance Showers And Thunderstorms then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms, 96% chance of rain79°65°
- ThuChance Showers And Thunderstorms, 74% chance of rain78°54°
- FriChance Rain Showers, 73% chance of rain59°40°
- SatSunny, 1% chance of rain58°37°
- SunSunny65°46°
Nearby camping
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H.R. Eads Loop
Public Land · 0.2 mi · Smithville-Sanders
Camp site
Campground · 0.4 mi · Smithville-Sanders
H.R. Holland Loop
Public Land · 0.6 mi · Smithville-Sanders
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 2.2 mi
Blackwell Horse Camp
Smithville-Sanders, IN · On U.S. Forest Service land · Hoosier National Forest
- 3.5 mi
Campsite 25
Heltonville, IN · On U.S. Forest Service land · Hoosier National Forest
- 3.7 mi
Campsite 24
Smithville-Sanders, IN · On U.S. Army Corps of Engineers land · Monroe Recreation Area
- 4.0 mi
Campsite 23
Smithville-Sanders, IN · On U.S. Army Corps of Engineers land · Monroe Recreation Area
- 4.4 mi
Campsite 22
Smithville-Sanders, IN · On U.S. Army Corps of Engineers land · Monroe Recreation Area
- 4.4 mi
Campsite 13
Smithville-Sanders, IN · On U.S. Forest Service land · Hoosier National Forest
Location and contact
Data from OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites
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