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MARINA FUELING: Due to issues with the fuel system, the Hardy Lake marina will no longer provide fuel for sale. Because there is no other fuel for sale on the lake, watercraft operators must be self-contained and/or bring their own fuel if needed. We apologize for the inconvenience.
LOW WATER / BOAT RAMP UPDATE 8-14-26: Due to the continued draw down of Hardy Lake by the Water Utility, both Carmel and Sunnyside boat ramps are now closed. The main boat ramp remains open for now. Please check back here or on Facebook for updates.
BLUE-GREEN ALGAE: Swimming and boating permitted. Avoid contact with algae. Avoid swallowing water while swimming. Take a bath or shower with warm soapy water after coming in contact with lake water. Do not use lake water for cooking or bathing. Although our test results are specifically for the beach where pets are not permitted to swim, please keep pets out of the water along shallow banks and the shoreline. More information.

Hardy Lake, IN

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Hardy Lake has a 740 acre lake with great fishing and it allows water skiing. It has hiking trails, beach, picnic area, and 2 campgrounds. Hunting is allowed during normal hunting seasons which include deer and wild turkey hunting. Both campgrounds are open year round with electric available at each site in Shale Bluff Campground.
Status: Open year round.   Season Dates
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HARDY LAKE SHALE BLUFF CAMPGROUND ELECTRIC
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Electric Hookup available: 30 amp Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
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Electric Hookup available: 30 amp Full Hookup - no
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Electric Hookup available: 30 amp Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
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Electric Hookup available: 30 amp Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
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Electric Hookup available: 30 amp Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
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Electric Hookup available: 50 amp Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
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Electric Hookup available: 30 amp Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
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Electric
6
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Electric Hookup available: 50 amp Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
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6
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Electric Hookup available: 30 amp Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
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Electric
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Electric Hookup available: 30 amp Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
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6
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Electric Hookup available: 30 amp Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
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Electric Hookup available: 30 amp Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
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Electric Hookup available: 30 amp Full Hookup - no
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Electric Hookup available: 30 amp Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
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Electric Hookup available: 30 amp Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
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6
45
Electric Hookup available: 30 amp Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
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6
35
Electric Hookup available: 30 amp Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
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6
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Electric Hookup available: 30 amp Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
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Electric Hookup available: 30 amp Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
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Electric Hookup available: 30 amp Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
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Electric
6
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Electric Hookup available: 30 amp Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
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HARDY LAKE SHALE BLUFF CAMPGROUND ELECTRIC
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Electric Hookup available: 30 amp Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
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Electric
6
35
Electric Hookup available: 30 amp Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
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Electric Hookup available: 30 amp Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
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Description

Hardy Lake has a 740 acre lake with great fishing and it allows water skiing. It has hiking trails, beach, picnic area, and 2 campgrounds. Hunting is allowed during normal hunting seasons which include deer and wild turkey hunting. Both campgrounds are open year round with electric available at each site in Shale Bluff Campground.

Electric
Mon Sep 28 2026 - Sun Mar 28 2027

Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.

Primitive
Mon Sep 28 2026 - Sun Mar 28 2027

Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.

Shelter
Wed Sep 30 2026 - Tue Sep 28 2027

Reservations must be made 2 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 12 Month(s) in advance.


Season Schedule

Park Season
Start
End
Non Peak
Thu Nov 05 2026
Sun Nov 08 2026
Walk In
Mon Nov 09 2026
Wed Mar 10 2027
Non Peak
Thu Mar 11 2027
Tue Apr 27 2027
Within Park
  • Ampitheater
  • Archery
  • Bath House
  • Bicycle Riding
  • Bird Watching
  • Boat Launch Ramp
  • Boat Ramp
  • Boating
  • Boating, Jon(Paddle)
  • Boating, Kayaking
  • Boating, Power
  • Campground Host
  • Camping, Improved Site
  • Camping, Primitive
  • Canoeing
  • Comfort Station
  • Dock, Boat
  • Dock, Fishing
  • Dump Station
  • Dump Station, Camper
  • Fire Rings
  • Fish Cleaning Station
  • Fishing
  • Fishing, Reservoir
  • Fuel, Boats
  • Grills
  • Hiking
  • Hiking Trail
  • Horseshoe Pits
  • Horseshoes
  • Hunting
  • Interpretive Display
  • Jet Skiing
  • Jogging/Running
  • Marina
  • Office / Ranger Station
  • Parking
  • Photography
  • Picnic Area
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Picnic Tables
  • Picnicking
  • Pier, Fishing
  • Playground
  • Programs, Nature
  • Recreation Programs
  • Reservoir
  • Restrooms
  • Retail, Firewood
  • Retail, Ice
  • Seasonal Festivals
  • Shelters
  • Sightseeing
  • Skiing - Water
  • Sunbathing
  • Swimming - Reservoir
  • Swimming, Reservoir
  • Toilet, Pit/Vault
  • Trails, Hiking / Walking, Easy
  • Walking
  • Water Access, Reservoir
  • Water Drinking
  • Water Skiing
  • Wildflower Viewing
  • Wildlife Viewing
Within 10 Miles
  • Church
  • Dining
  • Propane
  • Restaurant
  • Tennis
  • Town
Greater Than 10 Miles
  • Antiquing
  • Art & Museum
  • Emergency Services
  • Fishing River
  • Fishing, River / Stream
  • Golfing
  • Grocery Store
  • Hospital
  • Laundry
  • Mall
  • Medical Clinic
  • Motel
  • Museum
  • Putt-Putt
  • Putt-Putt Course
  • Shopping
  • Swimming - Pool
  • Tennis Court
  • Trails, Difficult Hiking
  • Viewing Platform/Overlk
  • Water Access, River / Stream
  • Waterfall
Special Policy Applicable to this Facility
Indiana DNR Reservation Policies

Facility Rates*
Park Season
Site Type
Nightly/Daily Rates
Non Peak Season
Nov 05 2026 -
Nov 08 2026
Shelter
$40.00
Primitive
$14.00-$16.00
Walk In Season
Nov 09 2026 -
Mar 10 2027
Shelter
$40.00
Primitive
$14.00-$16.00
Non Peak Season
Mar 11 2027 -
Apr 27 2027
Shelter
$40.00
Primitive
$14.00-$16.00
Electric
$33.00-$40.00

*Displayed rates do not reflect discounts, attribute fees (electrical hookups / water hookups), taxes or incremental charges

**Weekly rates may not be available for all sites

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
38.77394, -85.69912
38°46'26"N, 85°41'57"W

Traveling from Indianapolis, IN or Louisville KY, take I-65 to exit 34A at Austin IN, travel east on state road 256 through Austin approximately 6 miles. Turn left at caution light and travel approximately 3 miles to the propety entrance gate.
Mailing Address:
Hardy Lake
4171 East Harrod Rd
SCOTTSBURG  IN  47170-8438
Phone Number:
Information:  (812)794-3800
Nearby Parks
Photo: Clifty Falls State Park
[15.15 miles*]
Photo: Clark State Forest
[15.31 miles*]
Photo: Starve Hollow State Recreation Area
[20.95 miles*]