Thunder Ridge Campground

Area Status: Closed

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 such as water, trash or a host may not be available.

At a Glance

Operational Hours: Check in: 2 p.m.
Check out: 12 p.m. (noon)
Quiet hours: 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Reservations: Phone 877-444-6777 or visit www.recreation.gov at least four days in advance. 
Fees:
$28.00 fee per site for overnight camping. Two vehicles or one RV per site is included in the camping fee. $11.00 for a third vehicle. 
 
$11.00 fee for day use if not camping overnight.
 
Fees are payable by cash, check or money order. Self-servicing fee tube is available.
 
First-come, first-served sites must be occupied the same night. 
Open Season: May - October
Restrictions:
  • Dogs must be leashed at all times.
  • Horses are not permitted on trails.
  • No discharge of firearms or fireworks.
  • Only licensed vehicles can operate inside campground.
  • Camping is not allowed behind a locked gate. 
Closest Towns: Woodland Park, CO
Water: available
Restroom: accessible vault toilets
Passes: The Interagency Senior Pass and the Interagency Access Pass qualifies 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.
Operated By: Concessionaire

General Information

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, turn right and then to Forest Development Road 300 (Rampart Range Road) turn right. Follow signs. Rampart Reservoir entrance is about 4 miles further on the left.


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Activities

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Location

 
  Latitude : 
38.97522849

  Longitude : 
-104.9842343

  Elevation : 
9,200 feet