H.R. Eads Loop
Open for the 2026 season. The campground operates from early April through late October. Reservations available through Recreation.gov. No current alerts affect this area.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 11 at 6:55PM EDT until August 11 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
At 655 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles south of Franklin to near Nashville to 12 miles southeast of Bloomfield, moving southeast at 50 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Columbus, Seymour, Bedford, Brownstown, Nashville, Edinburgh, Mitchell, Hope, Flat Rock, Milford, Odon, Princes Lakes, Geneva, Oolitic, Medora, Elizabethtown, Hartsville, Clifford, Newberry, and Crane. This includes Interstate 65 between mile markers 47 and 84.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued August 11 at 6:45PM EDT until August 11 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 565, PREVIOUSLY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING, IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN INDIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 21 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL INDIANA BARTHOLOMEW DECATUR JOHNSON MORGAN RUSH SHELBY IN SOUTH CENTRAL INDIANA BROWN JACKSON LAWRENCE MONROE IN SOUTHEAST INDIANA JENNINGS IN SOUTHWEST INDIANA DAVIESS GREENE MARTIN SULLIVAN IN WEST CENTRAL INDIANA CLAY OWEN PARKE PUTNAM VERMILLION VIGO THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BEDFORD, BLOOMFIELD, BLOOMINGTON, BRAZIL, CARLISLE, CLINTON, COLUMBUS, FAIRVIEW PARK, FARMERSBURG, FRANKLIN, GOSPORT, GREENCASTLE, GREENSBURG, GREENWOOD, JASONVILLE, LINTON, LOOGOOTEE, MARTINSVILLE, MITCHELL, MONTEZUMA, MOORESVILLE, NASHVILLE, NORTH VERNON, ROCKVILLE, ROSEDALE, RUSHVILLE, SEYMOUR, SHELBURN, SHELBYVILLE, SHOALS, SPENCER, SULLIVAN, TERRE HAUTE, WASHINGTON, AND WORTHINGTON.
Rainbow Lake Recreation Area closed Friday, July 31 from sunrise to 1 p.m.
Temporarily closed for maintenance activities
About
H.R. Eads Loop is part of the larger Hardin Ridge Recreation Area in Hoosier National Forest, located on Monroe Lake south of Bloomington, Indiana. This established campground loop offers non-electric standard campsites surrounded by full shade coverage, making it ideal for tent campers and RV users who prefer a quieter, hookup-free experience. Each site features a fire ring and gravel back-in driveway, with maximum vehicle lengths of 35 feet. The loop is unique among Hardin Ridge's six loops in that generators are permitted here, while they are prohibited in other areas. Centralized facilities serve all loops, including modern flush toilets, hot showers, and potable water. A dump station is located near the gatehouse for RV users. The recreation area also offers a 300-foot swimming beach, a three-lane boat launch on Monroe Lake, hiking and biking trails, and two rental cabins. Reservations can be made through Recreation.gov, though some sites may be available first-come, first-served. The campground operates seasonally from early April through late October under a concessionaire (BA Services) permitted by the Forest Service.
Directions
From Bloomington, go 14 miles south on SR 446 from the intersection of US 46 and SR 446. Turn west on Chapel Hill Road and travel 2 miles to the Hardin Ridge Recreation Area. From Bedford, go 7 miles east on US 50, then north on SR 446 for 12 miles, turn west on Chapel Hill Road and travel 2 miles.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $21 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 35ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 35ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (812) 275-5987 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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