OutReserve

Thunder Ridge

THUNDER RIDGE
THUNDER RIDGE
THUNDER RIDGE
THUNDER RIDGE
THUNDER RIDGE

About Thunder Ridge

Thunder Ridge Campground, located above the Rampart Reservoir, is one of two campgrounds within the Rampart Reservoir Recreation Area. The campground overlooks the reservoir, which is popular for fishing. Boating and hiking are also common activities for campers here. The campground is located on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, due north of the popular Pikes Peak. The peak has an altitude of 14,110 feet and is America's easternmost peak reaching over 14,000 feet.

Number of accommodations: 20

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently closed - Opens on May 8

Sites & Availability

20 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: THUN
No Hookups
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 002, Loop: THUN
No Hookups
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 003, Loop: THUN
No Hookups
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 004, Loop: THUN
No Hookups
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 005, Loop: THUN
No Hookups
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 007, Loop: THUN
No Hookups
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 008, Loop: THUN
No Hookups
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 009, Loop: THUN
No Hookups
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 010, Loop: THUN
No Hookups
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 011, Loop: THUN
No Hookups
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 012, Loop: THUN
No Hookups
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 013, Loop: THUN
No Hookups
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 014, Loop: THUN
No Hookups
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 015, Loop: THUN
No Hookups
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 016, Loop: THUN
No Hookups
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 017, Loop: THUN
No Hookups
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 018, Loop: THUN
No Hookups
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 019, Loop: THUN
No Hookups
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 020, Loop: THUN
No Hookups
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 021, Loop: THUN
No Hookups
$28.00
/ per night

Reviews (136)

What Guests Are Saying

Thunder Ridge Campground offers a beautiful and clean camping experience, with friendly hosts who ensure the facilities are well-maintained, including spotless bathrooms. The campground is conveniently located near Woodland Park and features stunning views, easy access to a reservoir for activities like hiking and fishing, and a peaceful atmosphere. Some challenges include uneven tent pads and a bumpy access road, but many campers express a desire to return for the overall positive experience.

Review Summary

4.5
136 reviews
5
64.0%
87
4
28.7%
39
3
5.1%
7
2
1.5%
2
1
0.7%
1

Jamie V

Verified

January 20, 2026 Stayed at: 015, Loop: THUN

5

Campground was lovely and the host was wonderful!

Matthew W

Verified

January 16, 2026 Stayed at: 005, Loop: THUN

5

We loved Thunder Ridge. Close enough to Woodland Park, yet far enough to feel like you got out into the woods. Great place to stay and great accommodations.

Gracie P

Verified

December 23, 2025 Stayed at: 009, Loop: THUN

5

Beautiful area. Each campground has a fire pit/grill. Bathrooms are clean & most spots have great shade. Jan was super helpful & friendly!

Daniel F

Verified

December 16, 2025 Stayed at: 019, Loop: THUN

5

The bathrooms were incredibly clean along with the campsite itself. The hike down to the reservoir was easy and quick! The campsite staff was very friendly as well.

ira s

Verified

October 30, 2025 Stayed at: 012, Loop: THUN

5

Weather was better in previous visit. Campsite 12 has gorgeous view of the reservoir.

Angie F

Verified

October 7, 2025 Stayed at: 010, Loop: THUN

1

We've camped at numerous places over the last 20 years and have never had an issue with a campsite not being large enough for our tent.. We explained the situation to the host and he told us to set up our tent on the asphalt where our car was parked. There were larger sites available, but he wouldn't let us move. We ended up leaving and staying at another campground.

Eric W

Verified

September 21, 2025 Stayed at: 016, Loop: THUN

5

This is one of the best possible location to camp under an hour away from Colorado Springs.

Stacey N

Verified

September 19, 2025 Stayed at: 015, Loop: THUN

5

Beautiful campsite. Went after Labor Day so it was very quiet with few other campers in the campground. Very clean sites and the bathrooms were pretty much spotless. Camp host was an absolutely delightful lady. Only issue was the El Paso County road to the campground was almost impassable for about 4 miles, from lack of maintenance. Other than the terrible road conditions this is a gorgeous place to camp and I would definitely want to return.

Brian S

Verified

September 1, 2025 Stayed at: 016, Loop: THUN

4

Thunderridge CG is a very clean and peaceful campground. The camp host Jan was wonderful and made sure we felt at home. We encountered rain during our stay and the sites drained well and surprisingly quickly.

Gregory I

Verified

August 24, 2025 Stayed at: 010, Loop: THUN

5

A nice camping spot. Pretty close to a beautiful lake with some good singletrack going around the lake. The camp host was friendly and the bathrooms smelled better than the ones in my house, very clean. The camp also had a nice metal pole for me to hang my shower which was quite convenient

Location Thunder Ridge

Address:
601 S. Weber
Colorado Springs, CO, 80903
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 38.9767 / -104.983

Elevation: 2809 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

• Check-In time is 2 p.m. and check-out time is 12 p.m.
• SPECIAL NOTE: Colorado State regulations prohibit attaching hoses to hydrants to fill RV’s. Please come prepared.
•• Please check-in with host upon arrival. 
• RV or trailers over 36 feet will have a very tough time making it through the campground because of tight corners and trees.
• All vehicles including campers must fit in parking spur (not on grass) without blocking road.
• Motorized and trailered boats may only launch on the reservoir Thursdays - Sundays from 7:00 am - 4:00 pm. All boats and trailers must be inspected for aquatic nuisance species prior to launching. Hand launched boats may launch from the boat ramp 7:00 am - 4:00 pm Sunday - Saturdays.
• Do not feed the wildlife. This includes bird feeders of any kind.  
• Don’t Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.  
• 10 mph speed limit in all campgrounds and day use areas. 
• Discharging any weapon is prohibited including paintballs, bow & arrow, BB guns, airsoft guns. Fireworks and explosives are prohibited. Target shooting is prohibited.
• Thunderstorms are common; take extra precautions for lightning.
• Be bear aware; keep all food out of sight in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from area after eating.
• This is a high elevation facility; please use caution when traveling from lower elevations.
• No horses allowed. 
• ATVs prohibited. 
• Click here for more information on Pike and San Isabel National Forests.
• USE OF DRONES PROHIBITED.

General

Two vehicles or one RV/Trailer and tow vehicle per site is included in the camping fee. $11.00/night for a third vehicle. 

General

Firewood is for sale from the Host site for $10.00/bundle.

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