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
Kristi R
VerifiedAugust 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: THUN
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.
Kristi R
VerifiedAugust 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: THUN
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.
Eric Z
VerifiedAugust 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: THUN
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.
Eric Z
VerifiedAugust 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: THUN
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.
Steve V
VerifiedJuly 27, 2024 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: THUN
Lovely, forested campground. The camp hosts were awesome. They were personable and always working. Clean bathrooms and fantastic experience. Highly recommend
Steve V
VerifiedJuly 27, 2024 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: THUN
Lovely, forested campground. The camp hosts were awesome. They were personable and always working. Clean bathrooms and fantastic experience. Highly recommend
James D
VerifiedJuly 26, 2024 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: THUN
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.
James D
VerifiedJuly 26, 2024 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: THUN
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.
Tally I
VerifiedJuly 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: THUN
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.
Thomas C
VerifiedJuly 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: THUN
long bumpy road. trash cont full. campfire grill too high, calm relaxing place. dont think i go back again
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
