Hoosier National Forest's Bluegill Loop sits within a hardwood forest adjacent to Monroe Reservoir, one of four large campgrounds in the Hardin Ridge area, each with roughly 50 sites. Getting here takes 15 to 20 minutes of driving on narrow, winding roads from the nearest highways. Sites are level gravel with paved parking pads, most with electric hookups and some with water, accommodating rigs up to 50 feet. The campground runs April 15 through October 15, with about half the sites reservable through Recreation.gov and the rest first-come, first-served. Weekends draw local crowds, particularly anglers and boaters heading to Monroe Reservoir. Campers who prefer fewer neighbors tend to arrive on weekdays or visit in fall. Pets are welcome, and those exploring pet-friendly campgrounds around Hoosier National Forest will find several nearby loops worth comparing before booking.
Description
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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsHoosier National Forest Bluegill Loop Campground is located in Indiana near Harrodsburg
Public CampgroundDirections
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
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-MobileLTESome CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 8/19/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 8/19/26
- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 8/19/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
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
Drive Time
- 22 min from Bloomington, IN
- 55 min from Columbus, IN
- 1 hr 11 min from Indianapolis, IN
- 1 hr 26 min from Terre Haute, IN
