Campground · IN
HARDIN RIDGE
HARDIN RIDGE is generally easy to book. Difficulty holds fairly steady across the 8 months we have reservation data for. The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.
Booking difficulty by month
Midweek tip: in the busiest month (March), arrivals are lightest on Monday — shift your dates to improve your odds.
When reservations open
Booking window
Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.
For example, sites for April 15, 2027 become bookable on October 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.
Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.
Sites & amenities
- 87 electric sites
- 14 water hookups
- 160 RV sites
- 2 accessible sites
- Max RV length 60 ft
Activities: SWIMMING SITE, HIKING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, CAMPING, BOATING, BIKING, FISHING
How much does it cost to camp at Hardin Ridge Campground?
Cabins require $100 cleaning/damage and lost key deposit upon arrival at recreation area. Each campsite fee includes a camping unit (tent,camper) & one vehicle (single sites) and two vehicles (double sites). There is a $8.00 charge per day for the second vehicle, and $8.00 charge per day for any additional vehicle (must be paid at time of check-in). Maximum two vehicles per single site, and four vehicles per double site. There is a surcharge for the site with electric and water. Annual Boat/Day Use Pass: $50.00 each (sticker must be applied to the windshield of the registered vehicle) $30.00 each additional in the same household.
Fee details as listed on Recreation.gov. Rates and passes change by season, so confirm the current price on Recreation.gov before you book.