Thunder Ridge
Thunder Ridge is a national forest campground in Colorado. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Colorado
- Coordinates
- 38.97667, -104.98306
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Fishing, Hiking
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 719-636-1602 (NO RESERVATIONS TAKEN AT THIS NUMBER. INFORMATION ONLY)
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Thunder Ridge
Overview 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. Recreation Rainbow and mackinaw trout are plentiful in the reservoir and hikers can enjoy the trails in the area. Rampart Reservoir Trail is nearby. Rampart Reservoir Trail extends for 14 miles and is open to hiking and mountain biking. Facilities Three campsites and two of the vault toilets meet current accessibility standards. Most remaining sites have steps that lead below the road level to the site picnic table and campfire ring. Drinking water is provided and each site comes with a picnic table and campfire ring. Firewood can be purchased on-site. Natural Features The campground overlooks the Rampart Reservoir in a ponderosa pine forest at an altitude of 9,200 feet. The surrounding terrain includes a mix of grass meadows, spruce, Douglas fir and aspen. Nearby Attractions The U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs offers tours, and a visit to the quaint town of Green Mountain Falls makes a great day trip. Charges & Cancellations Cancellations Individual Campsites: Cancellations up t
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- Seven Minute Spring · 9.0 mi
- Propane
- AmeriGas · 12 mi
- Low clearances
- 6 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 136 designated routes (201 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder Ridge Campground | RV park | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Meadow Ridge | National forest campground | 0.1 mi | — | No hookups |
| Thunder Ridge | National forest campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Meadow Ridge Campground | RV park | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Meadow Ridge | National forest campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Springdale Campground | RV park | 2.6 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.