Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:57 PM)
- Water temp
- 78°F
- Water level
- 17.85 ft
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Water Conditions on Allens Creek
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 03372500 — SALT CREEK NEAR HARRODSBURG, IN · 3.7 mi from Allens Creek
Launch Light & Moon — August 2
local timeWaning Gibbous (84% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Hardin Ridge Federal Recreation Area
| Location | Bloomington, Indiana |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Allens Creek |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 39.013841, -86.427838 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | 53 |
Hardin Ridge Federal Recreation Area is a public boat launch providing access to Allens Creek in Bloomington, Indiana at coordinates 39.01384, -86.42784. Data published by Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IN DNR).
Hardin Ridge Federal Recreation Area is a public boat launch on Allens Creek in Bloomington, 53 County, Indiana. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hardin Ridge Federal Recreation Area
Is Hardin Ridge Federal Recreation Area free to use?
Yes, Hardin Ridge Federal Recreation Area is a public boat launch with free access in Bloomington, Indiana.
What water does Hardin Ridge Federal Recreation Area access?
Hardin Ridge Federal Recreation Area provides boat launch access to Allens Creek in Bloomington, Indiana.
How do I get to Hardin Ridge Federal Recreation Area?
Hardin Ridge Federal Recreation Area is located at coordinates 39.013841, -86.427838 in Bloomington, Indiana. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
6 additional boat launches are located within 3.1 mi of Hardin Ridge Federal Recreation Area, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.