THUNDER RIDGE
THUNDER RIDGE
THUNDER RIDGE
THUNDER RIDGE
THUNDER RIDGE

Featured amenities

Parking Parking
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit

Available sites

20 total sites

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 14.1 ft and is America's easternmost peak reaching over 14 ft.

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Boating

Boating

Spring Summer Fall
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking Parking
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Grill
  • Fire Pit
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

20 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: THUN RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 002, Loop: THUN RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 003, Loop: THUN RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 004, Loop: THUN RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 005, Loop: THUN RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 007, Loop: THUN RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 008, Loop: THUN RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 009, Loop: THUN RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 010, Loop: THUN RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 011, Loop: THUN RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 012, Loop: THUN RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 013, Loop: THUN RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 014, Loop: THUN RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 015, Loop: THUN RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 016, Loop: THUN RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 017, Loop: THUN RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 018, Loop: THUN RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 019, Loop: THUN RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 020, Loop: THUN RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 021, Loop: THUN RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In

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.

Review Summary

4.5
306 reviews
5
64.1%
196
4
28.1%
86
3
5.6%
17
2
1.6%
5
1
0.7%
2

Mary M

Verified

August 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: THUN

5

Always amazing!

Jordan H

Verified

August 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: THUN

5

Very clean bathrooms. Beautiful views. Will definitely camp here again next summer.
We had a 27' trailer and tent camping. While there were no fires allowed, we thoroughly enjoyed the short hike to the lake for evening and morning fishing. We also fished at the dam one day as well and love that area.

James B

Verified

August 9, 2026 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: THUN

5

Camp host was great and the site was too!

Fran F

Verified

August 9, 2026 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: THUN

5

Thunder ridge is a relaxing, pleasant campground. It was well maintained and the host was pleasant and offered advice on ways to enjoy the area. we had the opportunity to canoe and fish as well as hike before relaxing at the camp site. We are hoping to return in September for one more chance to relax in this beautiful campground.
One thing we did notice was campsites that were reserved and unoccupied. I would like to see a few sites that remain first come sites for those campers that are traveling or find themselves with a weekend to camp.

Nate T

Verified

August 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: THUN

5

Very clean and beautiful views.

Patricia W

Verified

July 31, 2026 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: THUN

4

The campground is clean and the camp host very efficient. The road up to the campground is horrible on your car or RV. The site we used was very unlevel and the asphalt is eroding away. But the view can’t be beat and the lake is beautiful!

Teri R

Verified

July 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: THUN

4

We just camped at Thunder Ridge for the first time, July 19 for two nights. I’ll start by saying we had a spectacular campsite! Site #9 offers a fair amount of privacy with lots of available shade, great places to hang a hammock, lots of room to spread out and some pretty amazing views! We could see the valley below us with deer and wild turkey making appearances in the early morning, past that we could see the reservoir, and past that you could just barely see the lights of Monument.
A few things to be aware of: the road in is rutted with some fairly deep wash boards. Be prepared to drive 10 mi an hour or less and please make sure everything in your camper is secured! Our camper was fairly secured, but it still looked like a tornado happened while we were driving…
Site number nine is a back in, the only way we could get in with our 21 ft trailer was by driving the wrong way on the one-way road, pulling into the site opposite ours and then backing into number nine. Many of the campsites are VERY uneven, so bring lots of leveling blocks.
Also note that there is water available for filling up bottles or washing your hands, but not for filling up your RV, so bring water!
The campsites themselves are worth going back for, but that rutted road will keep us from going back this summer

James K

Verified

July 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: THUN

5

Camp hosts kept the area very clean... both very approachable and knowledgeable about the area! Fishing, paddleboarding and kayaking were great.

Charlene P

Verified

July 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: THUN

3

This has been one of my favorite campgrounds for more than 20 years, no issues with bears until now. Be prepared.

toua x

Verified

July 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: THUN

3

we need shower that all if there is shower then this camp will be very good on nature.

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...

Nearest town

Colorado Springs, CO - 28 mi

About 50 min to downtown

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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