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Thunder Ridge Campground

Updated November 2, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
20[1]
Reservations
Yes[2]
Longest RV or trailer
60 ft[3]
Sites with electric
0[4]

Thunder Ridge is a campground managed by the USDA Forest Service in Pike and San Isabel National Forests in Colorado[5]. Recreation.gov lists 20 overnight campsites there, and the campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov[1][2].

What to expect

Recreation.gov lists all 20 sites as standard nonelectric, and all are drive-in[1][6]. Per Recreation.gov site details, 0 sites have electric, water or sewer hookups[4]. The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 60 feet, and 20 sites accept an RV or trailer while 20 accept a tent[3][7]. Recreation.gov says 3 of the 20 sites are marked accessible[8]. The Recreation.gov description puts the campground at 9,200 feet, above a reservoir and among ponderosa pines[9]. It also says drinking water is provided and each site has a picnic table and campfire ring[9]. Check-in is 2:00 PM and check-out is 12:00 PM[10][11]. Each campsite is listed for 8 people at most[12].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 20
Site types[1] 20 standard nonelectric
Reservations[2] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Accessible sites[8] 3
Hookups[4] electric 0, water 0, sewer 0 sites
Longest RV or trailer[3] 60 ft (median 30 ft)
Equipment[7] RV or trailer at 20 sites, tent at 20 sites
Pets[13] Allowed at all listed sites
Campfires[14] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[10] 2:00 PM
Check-out[11] 12:00 PM
People per site[12] 8

Before you go

Questions people ask

Can you reserve Thunder Ridge Campground?
Yes, Recreation.gov lists Thunder Ridge as reservable[2]. It lists 20 overnight campsites[1].
Does Thunder Ridge have RV hookups?
Recreation.gov site details list 0 sites with electric, water or sewer hookups out of 20 campsites[4]. All 20 are listed as standard nonelectric[1].
How long an RV can Thunder Ridge fit?
The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 60 feet[3]. Limits can differ by site, so check the site you want on Recreation.gov.
Are dogs and campfires allowed at Thunder Ridge?
Recreation.gov site details list pets as allowed at all 20 campsites with this detail[13]. Campfires are listed as allowed too, but fire restrictions can apply at any time[14].
What are check-in and check-out times at Thunder Ridge?
Recreation.gov lists check-in at 2:00 PM[10] and check-out at 12:00 PM[11].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 20 overnight campsites at Thunder Ridge: 20 standard nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Thunder Ridge can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  3. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Thunder Ridge: 60 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 30 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Hookups at Thunder Ridge per Recreation.gov site details: 0 sites with electric hookups, 0 with water hookups, 0 with sewer hookups, out of 20 campsites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Thunder Ridge is a campground managed by the USDA Forest Service in Pike and San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands, Colorado. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Site access types at Thunder Ridge: Drive-In 20 sites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  7. Permitted equipment at Thunder Ridge: 20 sites accept an RV or trailer and 20 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. 3 of the 20 campsites at Thunder Ridge are marked accessible on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Recreation.gov description for Thunder Ridge. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. Check-in time at Thunder Ridge on Recreation.gov: 2:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  11. Check-out time at Thunder Ridge on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  12. Maximum people per campsite at Thunder Ridge: 8 at most sites (range 8 to 8). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  13. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Thunder Ridge: yes at all 20 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  14. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Thunder Ridge: yes at all 20 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

Campsite data: Recreation Information Database (RIDB), Recreation.gov, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or any agency.