Accessible via main forest roads, White Oak Loop Campground operates seasonally from mid-April through mid-October within Hoosier National Forest. The US Forest Service manages this established campground with sites ranging from $21-55 per night, offering both drive-in and walk-in access options. Level sites accommodate both RVs and tents, though only some include water and electric hookups.
The campground provides standard amenities including drinking water, restrooms, showers, and a dump station for RVs. Sites feature picnic tables and allow campfires, with pets welcome throughout the facility. Reviewers note the main road leads directly to lake access, while Hardin Ridge Recreation Area sits just southwest for additional recreation options. Reservations are available for guaranteed site selection during the operating season.
Description
Hardin Ridge Recreation Area is located on Monroe Lake south of Bloomington, Indiana. This recreation area offers six campground loops, two picnic areas and three shelterhouses, two of which are available for reservation, a three lane boat launch, a swim beach with shelter and showerhouse, hiking trails, and two rental cabins on the lake. The campground loops offer modern restroom and shower facilities. This area is operated by a concessionaire under a special use permit issued by the Forest Service from mid-April through mid to late October.
This campground loop is a shady campground with 17 tent and trailer sites. About half of the sites are electric. This area includes a fishing pond. White Oak 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 17 sites, all of which are electric (either 30 or 60 amp). White Oak 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.
Fee Info
Walk-to and primitive sites - $21/night Electric sites - $28/night Electric and water sites - $31/night Double sites with electric - $44/night Cabin rentals - $55 per night Campsites are allowed one vehicle. $5/ night for extra vehicles
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsHoosier National Forest White Oak Loop Campground is located in Indiana near Harrodsburg
Directions
From Bloomington, IN, take State Rt. 446 south for approximately 14 miles to Hardin Ridge - Chapel Hill Rd. sign. Turn right onto Chapel Hill Rd. and go 1.7 miles to Hardin Ridge Recreation Area sign. Turn right and proceed to campground.
Coordinates
39.02090019 N
86.4451 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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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
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 29 min from Bloomington, IN
- 1 hr 2 min from Columbus, IN
- 1 hr 18 min from Indianapolis, IN
- 1 hr 32 min from Terre Haute, IN
