Hikers and anglers will find direct access to forest trails and fishing opportunities at Eads Loop, a US Forest Service campground set on open terrain within Hoosier National Forest. The established campground sits near Heltonville, providing a base for exploring the surrounding national forest lands.
The open layout offers little natural shade, making site selection important during warmer months. Multiple nearby campgrounds including Hardin Ridge provide alternative options within the same forest system. Reserve ahead during peak seasons as Forest Service campgrounds fill quickly on weekends.
Description
This campground loop is a shady campground with 23 tent and trailer sites. ACTIVITIES Camping: This is one of six shady campground loops in the Hardin Ridge Recreation Area. It includes 23 sites, none of which are electric. Eads is generally open year-round but if closed in winter months, another loop will be open. A maximum of 2 vehicles and 8 people are allowed per site. Recreational Vehicles: This is one of six shady campground loops in the Hardin Ridge Recreation Area. It includes 23 sites, none of which are electric. Eads is generally open year-round but if closed in winter months, another loop 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 & DirectionsEads Loop is located in Indiana near Heltonville
Directions
This loop is the first campground to the right past the Gatehouse on Hardin Ridge Road.
Coordinates
39.01400045 N
86.4310004 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 5/6/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 5/6/26
- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 5/6/26
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 23 min from Bloomington, IN
- 56 min from Columbus, IN
- 1 hr 12 min from Indianapolis, IN
- 1 hr 26 min from Terre Haute, IN
