Pike and San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands, Colorado
At a glance: No electric hookups; listed for rigs up to 60 ft; not listed: drinking water, flush toilets and showers.
Amenities
“Not listed” means the official sources don’t say - it does not mean “no”.
- Electric hookups No
- Drinking water Not listed
- Flush toilets Not listed
- Showers Not listed
- Dump station Not listed
- Water hookups at sites No
- Sewer hookups No
- Tent sites Yes
- RV / trailer sites Yes
- Reservable online Yes
Sites, fees and season
- Campsites
- 21
- Longest RV / trailer listed
- 60 ft
- Elevation
- 9,214 ft
- Phone
- 719-636-1602 (NO RESERVATIONS TAKEN AT T
Fees are not listed in the official data. Check the official site before you go.
The listed length is the longest site; not every site fits that size. Confirm your site on the official reservation page.
From the official listing
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
Climate by month
Average daily high and low and monthly precipitation, 1991-2020 normals from the NOAA station Ruxton Park - 9.3 mi away, 9,060 ft higher than the campground. Long-term averages, not a forecast; the open season is listed separately above.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Precip. in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | 13 | 0.74 |
| Feb | 39 | 14 | 0.97 |
| Mar | 45 | 20 | 1.88 |
| Apr | 50 | 26 | 3.13 |
| May | 59 | 33 | 2.55 |
| Jun | 70 | 42 | 2.11 |
| Jul | 74 | 46 | 3.89 |
| Aug | 72 | 45 | 3.94 |
| Sep | 66 | 39 | 1.93 |
| Oct | 56 | 30 | 1.19 |
| Nov | 46 | 20 | 0.85 |
| Dec | 39 | 13 | 0.76 |
Highlight months with an average high between and °F:
Location and nearby campgrounds
Open map · 38.97667, -104.98306
- Meadow Ridge 0.1 mi straight-line
- South Meadows - Pike San Isabel NF (CO) 8.4 mi straight-line
- Colorado Campground 9.3 mi straight-line
- Lone Rock Campground (CO) 23.3 mi straight-line
- The Bank Campground 27.4 mi straight-line
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Sources
| Fact | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Campsites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Reservable online | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Tent sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 24, 2026 |
| RV / trailer sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Electric hookups | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Water hookups at sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Sewer hookups | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Longest RV / trailer listed | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Elevation | USGS elevation (EPQS) | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Official page | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Official reservations | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Phone | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 24, 2026 |
Data last checked Oct 24, 2026. Found something wrong? Report an error.