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Thunder Ridge

THUNDER RIDGE
THUNDER RIDGE
THUNDER RIDGE
THUNDER RIDGE
THUNDER RIDGE

Featured amenities

Parking
Restrooms
Fire Pit

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 14,110 feet and is America's easternmost peak reaching over 14,000 feet.

Number of accommodations: 20

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Boating

Fishing

Hiking

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Currently open - May 22 to Sep 12

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking
Restrooms
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
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 002, Loop: THUN
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 003, Loop: THUN
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 004, Loop: THUN
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 005, Loop: THUN
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 007, Loop: THUN
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 008, Loop: THUN
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 009, Loop: THUN
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 010, Loop: THUN
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 011, Loop: THUN
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 012, Loop: THUN
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 013, Loop: THUN
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 014, Loop: THUN
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 015, Loop: THUN
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 016, Loop: THUN
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 017, Loop: THUN
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 018, Loop: THUN
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 019, Loop: THUN
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 020, Loop: THUN
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 021, Loop: THUN
No Hookups
Price not available

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.

Review Summary

4.5
272 reviews
5
64.0%
174
4
28.7%
78
3
5.1%
14
2
1.5%
4
1
0.7%
2

John S

Verified

July 1, 2025 Stayed at: 007, Loop: THUN

5

Very clean and quite, great views of the reservoir. Will go there again.

INGEBORG A

Verified

July 1, 2025 Stayed at: 017, Loop: THUN

5

Lovely camp ground with a very nice host. All sites seem to have some shade, but if you want more shade choose a site on the outside of the loop.

INGEBORG A

Verified

July 1, 2025 Stayed at: 017, Loop: THUN

5

Lovely camp ground with a very nice host. All sites seem to have some shade, but if you want more shade choose a site on the outside of the loop.

John S

Verified

July 1, 2025 Stayed at: 007, Loop: THUN

5

Very clean and quite, great views of the reservoir. Will go there again.

Michael F

Verified

June 24, 2025 Stayed at: 003, Loop: THUN

4

The camp host was friendly and helpful. The campground was clean and well maintained. The views were beautiful and the trail down to the reservoir was a nice hike.
What people may not know is there is four miles of washboard road before you turn in to the campground, it gets pretty rough where it may rattle your teeth. We also experience horrible wind throughout the night, gusts up to 50 miles an hour, so be prepared for the potential of that if you are tent camping. We were in a pop-up and I thought that our top might get torn off.

Michael F

Verified

June 24, 2025 Stayed at: 003, Loop: THUN

4

The camp host was friendly and helpful. The campground was clean and well maintained. The views were beautiful and the trail down to the reservoir was a nice hike.
What people may not know is there is four miles of washboard road before you turn in to the campground, it gets pretty rough where it may rattle your teeth. We also experience horrible wind throughout the night, gusts up to 50 miles an hour, so be prepared for the potential of that if you are tent camping. We were in a pop-up and I thought that our top might get torn off.

James D

Verified

June 15, 2025 Stayed at: 012, Loop: THUN

2

The campground itself is fine, but my campsite, number 12, was the worst in the entire campground. Upon arrival, we saw it, and luckily there were other campsites available, so we moved number 12 is on the edge of a barren hill, looking out over a barren landscape. And the wind was so strong, we were unable to do anything, so we had to move.

James D

Verified

June 15, 2025 Stayed at: 012, Loop: THUN

2

The campground itself is fine, but my campsite, number 12, was the worst in the entire campground. Upon arrival, we saw it, and luckily there were other campsites available, so we moved number 12 is on the edge of a barren hill, looking out over a barren landscape. And the wind was so strong, we were unable to do anything, so we had to move.

Chelsea G

Verified

June 9, 2025 Stayed at: 004, Loop: THUN

3

The campground was beautiful and the bathrooms were kept very clean. We stayed in site 4 and it was on a pretty big hill and was hard to find a decent flat spot to put our tent. Tent pads would’ve been very helpful as a lot of the sites seemed to be on a hill. Other than that we loved everything!

Chelsea G

Verified

June 9, 2025 Stayed at: 004, Loop: THUN

3

The campground was beautiful and the bathrooms were kept very clean. We stayed in site 4 and it was on a pretty big hill and was hard to find a decent flat spot to put our tent. Tent pads would’ve been very helpful as a lot of the sites seemed to be on a hill. Other than that we loved everything!

Location Thunder Ridge

Address:
601 S. Weber
Colorado Springs, CO, 80903
United States

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.

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

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