Thunder Ridge
PSICC — fishing, hiking
Location: COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, CO
Price: From $28 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (136 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/thunder-ridge to be notified when sites open up.
Thunder Ridge overlooks Rampart Reservoir on Colorado's Front Range with excellent fishing, hiking, and biking opportunities. Google reviews consistently praise the clean facilities, friendly staff, peaceful atmosphere, and amazing views.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Bobcat, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Abert's Squirrel, Mountain Cottontail, Red-tailed Hawk, Canada Jay, and Bullsnake documented in the area.
Insider tips for Thunder Ridge: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with limited availability. Bring a self-contained RV or tent; no hookups available. Trail access to the reservoir is available directly from campsites.
Skip Thunder Ridge if: You need RV hookups — this campground has none.. You plan to visit outside May-October — seasonal closure..
Best time to visit Thunder Ridge: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..
Nearby campgrounds: Meadow Ridge (COLORADO SPRINGS, CO), Springdale (Green Mountain Falls, CO), Red Rocks Group Campground (COLORADO SPRINGS, CO), Pike Community (COLORADO SPRINGS, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Thunder Ridge
Cell signal at Thunder Ridge (COLORADO SPRINGS, CO): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with limited availability.
Bring a self-contained RV or tent; no hookups available.
Trail access to the reservoir is available directly from campsites.
Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
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 Camp
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — PSICC fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at PSICC before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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