Thunder Ridge Campground
Thunder Ridge Campground has 21 campsites with parking areas that are at least 30 feet. Sites 7, 8 and 21 are accessible. Facilities include tables, fire grates, drinking water, vault toilets and trash collection. This is a standard, nonelectric campground.
Reservations are recommended between Memorial Day and Labor Day. During peak season, this campground is a full-service campground. Pre-season and extended season have reduced service on amenities such as water and trash, and a host may not be available.
Reservations
Make Reservations HereCall 877-444-6777 or visit recreation.gov at least four days in advance.
General Information
May to October
Check in: 2 p.m.
Check out: 12 p.m.
Quiet hours: 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
The Interagency Senior Pass and the Interagency Access Pass qualify for a 50% discount to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass owner, not to any additional campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass owner's party.
The following restrictions apply to this campground:
- Dogs must be leashed at all times.
- Horses are not permitted on the trails.
- No discharge of firearms or fireworks is permitted.
- Only licensed vehicles can operate inside the campground.
- Camping is not allowed behind a locked gate.
$28 fee per site for overnight camping. Two vehicles or one recreational vehicle (RV) per site is included in the camping fee. $11 for a third vehicle.
$11 fee for day use if not camping overnight.
Fees are payable by cash, check or money order. A self-service fee tube is available.
First-come, first-served sites must be occupied the same night.
Dogs must be leashed at all times.
Contact Name: Pikes Peak Ranger District
Contact Phone: 719-636-1602
Address: 601 South Weber Street Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Phone: 719-636-1602
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Closed for lunch 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 38.97522849
Longitude: -104.98423427
Directions
From Colorado Springs, travel west on Highway 24 for about 24 miles to Woodland Park. Turn north on Baldwin (which becomes Rampart Range Road). Go about 2 miles to Loy Creek Road and turn right. Continue to Forest Development Road 300 (Rampart Range Road) and turn right. Follow the signs. The Rampart Reservoir entrance is about 4 miles further on the left.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.