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Hoosier National Forest Bluegill Loop Campground

About

USDA Forest Service

This campground loop is a shady campground with 51 tent and trailer sites. About a third of the sites are electric and 16 are walkin sites. This area includes a playground for children and a fishing pond. ACTIVITIES Camping: This is one of six shady campground loops in the Hardin Ridge Recreation Area. It includes 51 sites, about 3/4 of which are electric. Bluegill Loop is generally open in the summer months but is closed in winter months, though other loops will be open. A maximum of 2 vehicles and 8 people are allowed per site. Fishing: A small fishing pond is provided on the campground loop, perfect for families to take their children and catch a few pan fish. Recreational Vehicles: This is one of six shady campground loops in the Hardin Ridge Recreation Area. It includes 34 sites appropriate for RVs, about 3/4 of which are electric. Bluegill Loop is generally open in the summer months but is closed in winter months, though other loops will be open. A maximum of 2 vehicles and 8 people are allowed per site. Wildlife Viewing: Each of the six shady campground loops in the Hardin Ridge Recreation Area provide ample opportunities to see wildlife. While staying in the campground you share the birds and animal's home and are likely to see them come right up to your campsite.

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Location

Hoosier National Forest Bluegill Loop Campground is located in Indiana

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Directions

From Bloomington, IN, take State Rt. 446 south approximately 14 miles to Forest Service sign (Hardin Ridge) - Chapel Hill Rd. Turn right onto Chapel Hill Rd. and go 1.7 miles to Hardin Ridge Recreation Area sign. Turn right and proceed to campground.

Coordinates

39.02314374438588 N
86.44109314896512 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Water Hookups