H.R. SOUTHERN POINT LOOP
Open seasonally from mid-April through mid to late October. Reservations available through Recreation.gov. Daily parking permit ($8/vehicle) required during the recreation season (April 15 through October 15).
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 3:45PM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with peak heat index values between 105 to 110. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Indiana. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
Fireworks are prohibited on Hoosier National Forest
Possessing, discharging or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device is prohibited on national forest system lands.
Hardin Ridge Beach closed due to flooding 5.22.26
Due to high water levels in Monroe Lake, the Hardin Ridge Recreation Area beach will remain closed until further notice.
About
Southern Point Loop is a primitive camping loop within Hardin Ridge Recreation Area, located on Monroe Lake south of Bloomington in Hoosier National Forest. As the most remote and heavily wooded of the six campground loops at Hardin Ridge, Southern Point offers a quieter experience with sites set back from the campground road among mature hardwood forest. The loop features approximately 27 non-electric campsites including 14 walk-in tent-only sites ideal for backpackers and tent campers seeking seclusion. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Centralized potable water, flush toilets, and showers are provided at the recreation area. Generators are not permitted in Southern Point Loop. Monroe Lake offers excellent boating, fishing, and swimming opportunities, and the adjacent Charles C. Deam Wilderness provides hiking access. The recreation area is operated by BA Services under permit from the USFS.
Directions
From Bedford, go 7 miles east on US 50. Go north on SR 446 for 12 miles and turn west on Chapel Hill Road and travel 2 miles to Hardin Ridge Recreation Area. From Bloomington, at the 46 and 446 intersection, go 14 miles south on SR 446. Turn west on Chapel Hill Road and travel 2 miles to Hardin Ridge Recreation Area.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $21 - $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (812) 837-9453 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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