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2026 Season availability
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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
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.
Eric P
VerifiedJuly 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: THUN
Samantha, the host, was very friendly. The facilities were clean and the camp looked great.
Andres M
VerifiedJuly 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: THUN
The host was extremely nice and I would definitely come back this place.
Eric P
VerifiedJuly 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: THUN
Samantha, the host, was very friendly. The facilities were clean and the camp looked great.
Andres M
VerifiedJuly 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: THUN
The host was extremely nice and I would definitely come back this place.
Janine H
VerifiedJuly 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: THUN
If you're not from the area, make sure you take time to acclimate to the altitude before ascending to the Thunder Ridge Campground. Be prepared for an amazing experience, with wildlife wandering through your camp (don't feed the critters!). Camp host was wonderful; the restrooms were clean; the sites and facilities were in great shape. The night sky at this campground is awesome. Rampart Reservoir is gorgeous, but be prepared for it to be windy in the afternoons! We're definitely coming back -- for a longer stay!
Janine H
VerifiedJuly 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: THUN
If you're not from the area, make sure you take time to acclimate to the altitude before ascending to the Thunder Ridge Campground. Be prepared for an amazing experience, with wildlife wandering through your camp (don't feed the critters!). Camp host was wonderful; the restrooms were clean; the sites and facilities were in great shape. The night sky at this campground is awesome. Rampart Reservoir is gorgeous, but be prepared for it to be windy in the afternoons! We're definitely coming back -- for a longer stay!
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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