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
Tyler S
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: THUN
Very nice camping experience! Bathrooms were kept very clean the whole time. The views were amazing!!
Tyler S
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: THUN
Very nice camping experience! Bathrooms were kept very clean the whole time. The views were amazing!!
Alan F
VerifiedAugust 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: THUN
Despite being woken up by a bear in the middle of the night, we had a good experience in this campground, especially considering we survived it. The place is beautiful! The toilets amazed me for how clean they were considering they were not flushing toilets. There was a sign saying the restrooms were cleaned 3 times a day and I believe it. It smelled good and it was very clean! We stayed on campsite #11, which has a beautiful view for the lake. It got super chilly during the night, which was expected for a campground at the top of a mountain. The huge downside was the bear experience. There were signs everywhere saying there were bears around. Thank God we read all the information and were able to do the things that made the bear go away. If you do not want to take the risk of having a bear experience, I would suggest you not to come to this campground.
Pros:
- beautiful place
- sites have plenty of space, ring fire, and picnic table
- clean restrooms
Cons:
- bears might visit your tent at night
- no showers or flushing toilets
- host was not on duty during our stay
All in all, it is a great place. Beautiful and clean, it is a nice campground! If it were not for the bear experience, we would have enjoyed it even more.
Alan F
VerifiedAugust 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: THUN
Despite being woken up by a bear in the middle of the night, we had a good experience in this campground, especially considering we survived it. The place is beautiful! The toilets amazed me for how clean they were considering they were not flushing toilets. There was a sign saying the restrooms were cleaned 3 times a day and I believe it. It smelled good and it was very clean! We stayed on campsite #11, which has a beautiful view for the lake. It got super chilly during the night, which was expected for a campground at the top of a mountain. The huge downside was the bear experience. There were signs everywhere saying there were bears around. Thank God we read all the information and were able to do the things that made the bear go away. If you do not want to take the risk of having a bear experience, I would suggest you not to come to this campground.
Pros:
- beautiful place
- sites have plenty of space, ring fire, and picnic table
- clean restrooms
Cons:
- bears might visit your tent at night
- no showers or flushing toilets
- host was not on duty during our stay
All in all, it is a great place. Beautiful and clean, it is a nice campground! If it were not for the bear experience, we would have enjoyed it even more.
Landon C
VerifiedAugust 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: THUN
We stayed at #10 mid-late summer. Beautiful view of wildflowers and Aspen in the valley below. There's a trail a few sites down, take that straight all the way to the lake: crystal clear water. You can also take the trail around the lake to the large rocks on the other side, but be aware that the loop trail is 13 miles, it looks shorter than it is.
Landon C
VerifiedAugust 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: THUN
We stayed at #10 mid-late summer. Beautiful view of wildflowers and Aspen in the valley below. There's a trail a few sites down, take that straight all the way to the lake: crystal clear water. You can also take the trail around the lake to the large rocks on the other side, but be aware that the loop trail is 13 miles, it looks shorter than it is.
Guadalupe G
VerifiedAugust 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: THUN
Awesome
Guadalupe G
VerifiedAugust 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: THUN
Awesome
Joana S
VerifiedAugust 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: THUN
We have a 1995 camper and Thunder Ridge was our first choice of camping site. It’s only 2.5 hours away from Denver, which seems reasonable if you don’t have time for longer trips and still want to a get away from the big city. The camping sites are clean, organized and very friendly. You can hike, walk around the reservoir or just take the time to relax.
Definitely recommend it! We are coming back soon!
Joana S
VerifiedAugust 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: THUN
We have a 1995 camper and Thunder Ridge was our first choice of camping site. It’s only 2.5 hours away from Denver, which seems reasonable if you don’t have time for longer trips and still want to a get away from the big city. The camping sites are clean, organized and very friendly. You can hike, walk around the reservoir or just take the time to relax.
Definitely recommend it! We are coming back soon!
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
