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
Gregory I
VerifiedAugust 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: THUN
A nice camping spot. Pretty close to a beautiful lake with some good singletrack going around the lake. The camp host was friendly and the bathrooms smelled better than the ones in my house, very clean. The camp also had a nice metal pole for me to hang my shower which was quite convenient
Julie T
VerifiedAugust 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: THUN
We had a stellar experience. Thunderridge campground is very quaint and small. All of the campsites are amazing. We stayed at seven and it was surrounded by amazing views. The bathrooms are super clean as well as the entire campground. The lake is beautiful and very large and even if the parking lot looks packed, the lake is so big that you are rarely near anyone. There is a trail you can take from the campsites down to the lake. I’m a big fan of campsites in Rocky Mount National Park, however, this actually is now my favorite spot!
Michael B
VerifiedAugust 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: THUN
Very clean. Reservoir is top. Left side is best for tents
Michael B
VerifiedAugust 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: THUN
Very clean. Reservoir is top. Left side is best for tents
Colleen G
VerifiedAugust 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: THUN
Site 21 is a wonderful site. Close in proximity to water and restrooms. Camp Hosts were very friendly and helpful.
Colleen G
VerifiedAugust 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: THUN
Site 21 is a wonderful site. Close in proximity to water and restrooms. Camp Hosts were very friendly and helpful.
Jessica R
VerifiedJuly 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: THUN
This was our first time visiting this campground. We have a 24 foot travel trailer and stayed in site #9. It’s a back-in site but the angle is impossible to back-in so we just pulled straight in. The parking pad at this particular site is also not level whatsoever so our trailer stairs didn’t even reach the ground. It does have a nice flat dirt pad by the fire ring for tents however, so it would be a much better spot for tent camping. The women’s vault toilet was very clean and did not smell at all, but my husband and son said the men’s toilet was full of flies everywhere and would land on their bare bums while using the toilet. The campground host Sue was very nice and we saw her driving around the campground multiple times a day to check in on everyone. The trail down to the reservoir is beautiful and an easy hike. The dirt road to get to the campground is a complete washboard and very bumpy, but they were grading it when we left which was a much easier drive, especially towing our trailer. The views are gorgeous and we did get a bit of thunder and rain every afternoon we were there. Overall we will definitely be back, just never in site #9 (again it’s perfect for tent campers though). If you have an RV or trailer, sites 10 and 11 are pull-through and completely level and have an amazing view of the lake. Site 7 is level and pull-through as well, just without the lake view. There is no dump station at this campground either.
Jessica R
VerifiedJuly 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: THUN
This was our first time visiting this campground. We have a 24 foot travel trailer and stayed in site #9. It’s a back-in site but the angle is impossible to back-in so we just pulled straight in. The parking pad at this particular site is also not level whatsoever so our trailer stairs didn’t even reach the ground. It does have a nice flat dirt pad by the fire ring for tents however, so it would be a much better spot for tent camping. The women’s vault toilet was very clean and did not smell at all, but my husband and son said the men’s toilet was full of flies everywhere and would land on their bare bums while using the toilet. The campground host Sue was very nice and we saw her driving around the campground multiple times a day to check in on everyone. The trail down to the reservoir is beautiful and an easy hike. The dirt road to get to the campground is a complete washboard and very bumpy, but they were grading it when we left which was a much easier drive, especially towing our trailer. The views are gorgeous and we did get a bit of thunder and rain every afternoon we were there. Overall we will definitely be back, just never in site #9 (again it’s perfect for tent campers though). If you have an RV or trailer, sites 10 and 11 are pull-through and completely level and have an amazing view of the lake. Site 7 is level and pull-through as well, just without the lake view. There is no dump station at this campground either.
Taylor R
VerifiedJuly 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: THUN
Beautiful site. We don’t often go for group sites, but it was very nice. The bathrooms were truly immaculate with very limited odor. The camp hosts were so nice and attentive. Our only complaint is the wood bundles bought from the host would not light for anything. We needed up buying two more and finally the 3rd bundle lit well enough for us to get a fairly large fire going.
Taylor R
VerifiedJuly 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: THUN
Beautiful site. We don’t often go for group sites, but it was very nice. The bathrooms were truly immaculate with very limited odor. The camp hosts were so nice and attentive. Our only complaint is the wood bundles bought from the host would not light for anything. We needed up buying two more and finally the 3rd bundle lit well enough for us to get a fairly large fire going.
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
