All developed campsites at Hoosier National Forest booked for solar eclipse

From Fox59.com:

INDIANAPOLIS — Some Hoosier National Forest campsites are already fully booked ahead of Monday’s solar eclipse.

According to a U.S. Forest Service Facebook post, all developed campsites are reserved for April 7-8. Walk-in tent campsites at Hardin Ridge Recreation Area are also full.

U.S. Forest Service officials have additionally reported that designated roadside dispersed campsites in the north end of the forest — Hickory Ridge, Berry Ridge and Sundance Lake Areas — are full.

Experts are encouraging those still hoping to camp at Hoosier National Forest during the eclipse to do the following:

Practice responsible recreation when setting up dispersed campsites
Use existing lots for vehicle parking only
Do not obstruct traffic, block gates or create resource damage when parking
Set up campsites off the road
Remove all personal belongings, including trash, upon leaving
Ensure campfires have been properly extinguished
More information about dispersed camping at Hoosier National Forest is available here.

Link: https://fox59.com/news/all-developed-campsites-at-hoosier-national-forest-booked-for-solar-eclipse/

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