US Forest Service · Indiana
Hardin Ridge Recreation Area (Hoosier NF)
Near Heltonville, Indiana — $22–$32 a night and rigs to 45 ft by our record.
Quick answer
Can I bring an RV to Hardin Ridge Recreation Area?
What length RV fits Hardin Ridge Recreation Area? Our record: Hardin Ridge Recreation Area takes rigs up to 45 ft. 6 months ahead via Recreation.gov. Book on the operator's own page.
- Open: Our record: April through October.
Camping at Hardin Ridge Recreation Area? Tell us the nights.
One email when an Indiana owner lists a rig for those nights.
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On the ground
Monroe Lake — largest reservoir in Indiana. Hardin Ridge has the best lake view + Monroe boat ramp. The 'Whippoorwill' loop nearest the swim beach books first weekends.
From our record
- Open
- April through October
- Booking
- 6 months ahead via Recreation.gov
- On site
- Water + electric, Showers, Pets allowed, Fire rings, Dump station
- Camping styles
- RV-friendly, Tent camping
What a posted rig limit measures
- Pad length — the rig plus anything it tows
- Height — what the branches and the awning need
- Turning arc — the swing off the loop road
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Hardin Ridge Recreation Area (Hoosier NF) questions
- What length RV fits Hardin Ridge Recreation Area?
- Our record: Hardin Ridge Recreation Area takes rigs up to 45 ft.
- When is Hardin Ridge Recreation Area open?
- Our record: April through October.
- How do I reserve a site at Hardin Ridge Recreation Area?
- 6 months ahead via Recreation.gov. Book on the operator's own page.
Before you go
Indiana rules for RV renters
Indiana rules
Verified 2026-05-10
- Rental tax
- 7%
- Min driver age
- 21+ · 25+ Class A
- Gravel roads
- Allowed, disclose
- Generator quiet hours
- 22:00-07:00
- Alcohol in cabin
- No open container
- Dump station
- Standard