Thunder Ridge

I love the Thunder Ridge campground, great sites and not too crowded, with easy access to the reservoir. The host kept the sites maintained after each group, and bathrooms were clean as well. She was also available to purchase wood. And check-in at the entrance was a breeze.

We visit this campground at least once every summer. It’s always beautiful and quiet. The wildlife include turkeys, deer, chipmunks, and we even spotted a bear once. Bathrooms are always clean. Campers are usually in smaller trailers and tents. We love the easy hike from camp down to the reservoir. Fishing is also great! It can be a bit windy at camp and storms can move in and out quickly so always be prepared for weather.

Lovely, forested campground. The camp hosts were awesome. They were personable and always working. Clean bathrooms and fantastic experience. Highly recommend

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.

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.

long bumpy road. trash cont full. campfire grill too high, calm relaxing place. dont think i go back again

Quiet, clean and perfect!

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!

Campsite wasn't quite clean when we got there. Pavement all broken very difficult to level even small trailer!!

Site was obviously raked just before my arrival, the site was clean organized and conveniently located with good space between sites. Our camp hosts were friendly and not intrusive. Toilet facilities were exceptionally clean.