We will be closed from Saturday, Dec. 21–Friday, Jan. 3.
Winter break hours
Your next adventure is right here
IU Outdoor Adventures (IUOA) is your guide to outdoor recreation in Bloomington and beyond!
Proudly part of IU Recreational Sports, IUOA serves as a gateway to outdoor involvement for students and the community. Students can boost their academic schedule with an outdoor course, rent gear for their upcoming adventure, visit the bouldering wall in Eigenmann Hall, or meet up with IUOA at an event on campus.
The last day IUOA will be open during the fall semester is Friday, Dec. 20.
IU Outdoor Adventures
Eigenmann HallRoom 020
1900 E. Tenth Street
Bloomington, IN 47406Fall 2024 Hours
Mon., Wed., Sun.: 2–6 p.m.
Fri.: 2–8 p.m.
- Phone: 812-855-2231
- Email: oadesk@iu.edu
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Visit us
Interested in exploring with Indiana University Outdoor Adventures? Find out more about our hours, location, and parking options. Once you know where to go, you'll be adventuring with us in no time.
Whether you're interested in our bouldering wall, workshops, gear rental, or you just want to see what we have to offer, we're excited to have you join us at IUOA.
Our bouldering wall and gear shop are open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 2–6 p.m.
We are closed on all campus holidays.
- Monday, May 27 (Memorial Day)
- Wednesday, June 19 (Juneteenth)
- Thursday, July 4 (Independence Day)
- Monday, September 2 (Labor Day)
IU Outdoor Adventures is located at 1900 E. Tenth Street in Room 020 of Eigenmann Hall.
- Friday 5 p.m.–Sunday 11 p.m.
- Any valid IU parking permit eligible to park in non-24 hour EM-S/EM-P spots
- No permit needed to park in CH spots
- Free visitor parking in lower lot Friday 10 p.m.–Monday 7 a.m.
- Free parking on Union Street
- Sunday 11 p.m.–Friday 5 p.m.
- EM-S, EM-P, and CH parking in lower lot
- Limited, paid 4-hour visitor parking in lower lot 7 a.m.–10 p.m.
- Free 2-hour parking on Union Street
- Mon.–Thurs. 5 p.m.–12 a.m. only: Any valid IU parking permit eligible to park in non-24 hour EM-S/EM-P spots
Our history
For 50 years, IU Outdoor Adventures (IUOA) has provided the best in outdoor recreation to Indiana University. Since its founding in 1972 as a Union Board
committee, IUOA has helped members of the IU community lead active lifestyles by providing opportunities to participate in trips, workshops, and other activities that foster a love of the outdoors.
Our mission
Indiana University Outdoor Adventures promotes purposeful recreation by providing diverse programs, products, and services for Indiana University and the surrounding communities. IUOA fosters personal growth and active lifestyle through experiential education, facilitated reflection, environmental stewardship, and leadership development.