About Thunder Ridge
Number of accommodations: 20
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Parking
Restrooms
Fire Pit
Water and Hygiene
- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Grill
- Fire Pit
Parking and Transport
- Parking
Water Access
- Lake Access
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Reviews (272)
What Guests Are Saying
Thunder Ridge Campground is praised for its beautiful setting, clean facilities, and friendly hosts, particularly Jan, who provides excellent service. Campers appreciated the well-maintained restrooms and the peaceful atmosphere, with many enjoying nearby hiking trails and the stunning reservoir views. However, some noted challenges with site sizes for tents, difficult access roads, and occasional strong winds, yet most expressed a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Thunder Ridge Campground is praised for its beautiful setting, clean facilities, and friendly hosts, particularly Jan, who provides excellent service. Campers appreciated the well-maintained restrooms and the peaceful atmosphere, with many enjoying nearby hiking trails and the stunning reservoir views. However, some noted challenges with site sizes for tents, difficult access roads, and occasional strong winds, yet most expressed a desire to return.
Review Summary
Emir A
VerifiedAugust 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: THUN
Best spot. Amazing views.
Emir A
VerifiedAugust 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: THUN
Best spot. Amazing views.
Victoria A
VerifiedJuly 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: THUN
Stayed right by the bathrooms, never smelled them once. Sight was clean and well maintained. Even enjoyed the hike down to the water (though someone should get a chain saw and clear the down trees blocking the trail). Definately adding this to our yearly camping rotation!
Victoria A
VerifiedJuly 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: THUN
Stayed right by the bathrooms, never smelled them once. Sight was clean and well maintained. Even enjoyed the hike down to the water (though someone should get a chain saw and clear the down trees blocking the trail). Definately adding this to our yearly camping rotation!
Dennis H
VerifiedJuly 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: THUN
Great location small quite campgrounds. Clean restrooms and great camp host.
Dennis H
VerifiedJuly 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: THUN
Great location small quite campgrounds. Clean restrooms and great camp host.
Andrew E
VerifiedJuly 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: THUN
Great place. Stayed two nights and had an amazing time. The camp host does an amazing job. The bathrooms were clean and smelt fine. Would recommend.
Andrew E
VerifiedJuly 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: THUN
Great place. Stayed two nights and had an amazing time. The camp host does an amazing job. The bathrooms were clean and smelt fine. Would recommend.
Lacey R
VerifiedJuly 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: THUN
Thunder Ridge Campground was amazing! From site 7, where my family stayed, we could see the reservoir during the day and CO Springs city lights way off (like super far off) in the distance at night. The sunrises coming up over the lake were beautiful! About a mile-ish hike down to the water (trailhead found by site 12). There is no swimming allowed, but you are allowed to fish from the shore. Site 7 sits right across from the vault toilets which was very convenient with traveling with 4 kids. The campsite pad comes with a very nice picnic table, fire pit, and space for a 10 person tent (what we have). Could probably fit a 12 person tent as well. Drives are pull through style, which was very nice. The campground host was super kind and helpful and always available! This camp ground was also very peaceful and quiet, which if coming from a city, is what we were looking for. We would definitely stay at this campground again.
Lacey R
VerifiedJuly 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: THUN
Thunder Ridge Campground was amazing! From site 7, where my family stayed, we could see the reservoir during the day and CO Springs city lights way off (like super far off) in the distance at night. The sunrises coming up over the lake were beautiful! About a mile-ish hike down to the water (trailhead found by site 12). There is no swimming allowed, but you are allowed to fish from the shore. Site 7 sits right across from the vault toilets which was very convenient with traveling with 4 kids. The campsite pad comes with a very nice picnic table, fire pit, and space for a 10 person tent (what we have). Could probably fit a 12 person tent as well. Drives are pull through style, which was very nice. The campground host was super kind and helpful and always available! This camp ground was also very peaceful and quiet, which if coming from a city, is what we were looking for. We would definitely stay at this campground again.
Location Thunder Ridge
Address:
601 S. Weber
Colorado Springs, CO, 80903
United States
From the I-25 and Hwy 24 intersection in Colorado Springs, Colorado, travel west on Highway 24 for 17.4 miles to Baldwin St. in Woodland Park. Turn right (north) on Baldwin (which turns into Rampart Range Road). Travel approximately 3 miles to Loy Creek Road, turn right at the Y, and travel 1.5 miles to Rampart Range Road (Forest Road 300). Turn right (south) on Rampart Range Road. The Rampart Reservoir Recreation Area entrance is approximately 4 miles up the road on the left. Thunder Ridge Campground is approximately 0.7 miles on the left.
Thunder Ridge Campground is accessible via Highway 24, which connects to I-25 in Colorado Springs. The campground is approximately 17.4 miles from the I-25 and Highway 24 intersection.
Latitude & Longitude: 38.9767 / -104.983
Elevation: 2809 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
2PM
Check out time
12PM
General
- •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.
- Two vehicles or one RV/Trailer and tow vehicle per site is included in the camping fee. $11.00/night for a third vehicle.
- Firewood is for sale from the Host site for $10.00/bundle.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
