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Reviews (306)
What Guests Are Saying
Thunder Ridge Campground is well-maintained, featuring clean bathrooms and beautiful views, making it a popular destination for campers. The camp host is friendly and helpful, enhancing the overall experience. While some sites are uneven and the access road is in poor condition, many visitors appreciate the hiking and fishing opportunities nearby, expressing a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Thunder Ridge Campground is well-maintained, featuring clean bathrooms and beautiful views, making it a popular destination for campers. The camp host is friendly and helpful, enhancing the overall experience. While some sites are uneven and the access road is in poor condition, many visitors appreciate the hiking and fishing opportunities nearby, expressing a desire to return.
Review Summary
James D
VerifiedJuly 26, 2024 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: THUN
Fantastic campground. Lovely views. Awesome hosts. Good sized sites with room for our group of young and old people to enjoy our sites.
Primary reason it's 4 stars is the rule about not swimming/wading/body contact with the water at the reservoir but no one could explain why.
Also, some of the sites, the tent pad was at such a brutal slope I almost slept on the table for a level surface.
James D
VerifiedJuly 26, 2024 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: THUN
Fantastic campground. Lovely views. Awesome hosts. Good sized sites with room for our group of young and old people to enjoy our sites.
Primary reason it's 4 stars is the rule about not swimming/wading/body contact with the water at the reservoir but no one could explain why.
Also, some of the sites, the tent pad was at such a brutal slope I almost slept on the table for a level surface.
Tally I
VerifiedJuly 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: THUN
Beautiful campsite, overlooking the lake. Things we wish we knew before we went:
1. Nothing is flat - bring a real bed for inside your tent or you'll be sliding down the hill in your sleeping bag inside your tent ALL night...
2. What makes for a beautiful view is a hazard when camping with a toddler. Site 12 (and those adjacent to it) over look the lake/reservoir, but the hill downward is a bit scary for a clumsy 3-year-old. The sites on the other side of the loop are woodsy and safer for small children to run around and play.
3. Site 12 is right next to the walking path to the lake. If that's a plus for you, yay! If you have a dog that barks at anyone walking by, maybe choose a different site farther from 12 or 13.
4. Campsite bathrooms are literally enclosed structures with a hole-in-the-ground toilet. There's no real sink, shower, or running water in the bathroom. There's a spigot with potable water every few campsites, but you're going to be brushing your teeth at your own site with water you got from the spigot. Again, this is fine and all part of camping, just something we didn't realize when we booked this camping trip for a first-time camper (adult) and her 3-year-old.
These are just points we now know and will take into account next time. Other than that, the place was as expected. Grounds were clean. We appreciated there was wood at the campsite for a fire. The picnic area was comfy and even included a post with hooks for hanging things (like our dog's leash, lantern, and our trash bag). Grounds were fully booked but everyone was respectful and noise level was minimal.
Thomas C
VerifiedJuly 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: THUN
long bumpy road. trash cont full. campfire grill too high, calm relaxing place. dont think i go back again
Tally I
VerifiedJuly 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: THUN
Beautiful campsite, overlooking the lake. Things we wish we knew before we went:
1. Nothing is flat - bring a real bed for inside your tent or you'll be sliding down the hill in your sleeping bag inside your tent ALL night...
2. What makes for a beautiful view is a hazard when camping with a toddler. Site 12 (and those adjacent to it) over look the lake/reservoir, but the hill downward is a bit scary for a clumsy 3-year-old. The sites on the other side of the loop are woodsy and safer for small children to run around and play.
3. Site 12 is right next to the walking path to the lake. If that's a plus for you, yay! If you have a dog that barks at anyone walking by, maybe choose a different site farther from 12 or 13.
4. Campsite bathrooms are literally enclosed structures with a hole-in-the-ground toilet. There's no real sink, shower, or running water in the bathroom. There's a spigot with potable water every few campsites, but you're going to be brushing your teeth at your own site with water you got from the spigot. Again, this is fine and all part of camping, just something we didn't realize when we booked this camping trip for a first-time camper (adult) and her 3-year-old.
These are just points we now know and will take into account next time. Other than that, the place was as expected. Grounds were clean. We appreciated there was wood at the campsite for a fire. The picnic area was comfy and even included a post with hooks for hanging things (like our dog's leash, lantern, and our trash bag). Grounds were fully booked but everyone was respectful and noise level was minimal.
Thomas C
VerifiedJuly 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: THUN
long bumpy road. trash cont full. campfire grill too high, calm relaxing place. dont think i go back again
Elizabeth L
VerifiedJuly 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: THUN
Quiet, clean and perfect!
Elizabeth L
VerifiedJuly 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: THUN
Quiet, clean and perfect!
Tyler M
VerifiedJuly 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: THUN
Pad wasn't big enough for tent 10x10 so make sure you double check. Luckily our space was big and we put our tent out in the grass and host didn't mind. Clean bathrooms, short walk to lake!
April M
VerifiedJuly 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: THUN
Campsite wasn't quite clean when we got there. Pavement all broken very difficult to level even small trailer!!
Location & Directions for Thunder Ridge
601 S. Weber, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 United States
Elevation: 2,809 ft
Getting There
From the I-25 and Hwy 24 intersection in Colorado Springs, Colorado, travel west on Highway 24 for 17.4 mi to Baldwin St. in Woodland Park. Turn right (north) on Baldwin (which turns into Rampart Range Road). Travel approximately 3 mi to Loy Creek...
From the I-25 and Hwy 24 intersection in Colorado Springs, Colorado, travel west on Highway 24 for 17.4 mi to Baldwin St. in Woodland Park. Turn right (north) on Baldwin (which turns into Rampart Range Road). Travel approximately 3 mi to Loy Creek Road, turn right at the Y, and travel 1.5 mi to Rampart Range Road (Forest Road 300). Turn right (south) on Rampart Range Road. The Rampart Reservoir Recreation Area entrance is approximately 4 mi up the road on the left. Thunder Ridge Campground is approximately 0.7 mi on the left.
Highway access
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.
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: October 18, 2026
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