Painted Rocks

PAINTED ROCKS
PAINTED ROCKS
PAINTED ROCKS
PAINTED ROCKS
PAINTED ROCKS

Featured amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

11 total sites

RV Sites

8 sites

Tent Sites

3 sites

About Painted Rocks

Painted Rocks Campground is located a short distance from Manitou Lake Picnic Area and the Centennial Bike Trail in central Colorado. The rustic campground is named for the sandstone outcroppings in the area that resemble colorful streaks from an artist's paintbrush.

Number of accommodations: 11

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 22 to Sep 6

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Restrooms
Connectivity and Media

Connectivity and Media

  • Wi Fi
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Fire Pit
  • Campfire Ring
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

11 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 002, Loop: PAIN RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 004, Loop: PAIN RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 005, Loop: PAIN RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 007, Loop: PAIN RV
No Hookups
Price not available
008, Loop: PAIN Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
011, Loop: PAIN Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
013, Loop: PAIN Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 014, Loop: PAIN RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 015, Loop: PAIN RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 016, Loop: PAIN RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 017, Loop: PAIN RV
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (142)

What Guests Are Saying

Painted Rocks Campground is praised for its beautiful, clean, and well-maintained sites, with a friendly host, Cathy, who enhances the camping experience with helpful recommendations. Many reviewers enjoy the serene atmosphere, ample shade, and proximity to Manitou Lake for recreational activities. While some mention minor issues like tight roads for trailers and occasional noise, the overall consensus is positive, highlighting it as a hidden gem in Colorado.

Review Summary

4.2
142 reviews
5
58.5%
83
4
20.4%
29
3
7.0%
10
2
9.9%
14
1
4.2%
6

Debbie W

Verified

August 18, 2026 Stayed at: 005, Loop: PAIN

5

Painted rocks campground was a high point in my trip! A beautiful campground and not very crowded. Cathy, the campground host was a delight and kept the bathrooms and the entire campground spotless! Highly recommend!

Mike D

Verified

August 7, 2026 Stayed at: 004, Loop: PAIN

5

Cindy was great.The location was great.One of colorados best hidden gem 💎

Joel B

Verified

August 5, 2026 Stayed at: 014, Loop: PAIN

5

Host were friendly and great! Campsite was clean and well kept. Overall a great experience. Would stay here again.

Ami M

Verified

July 28, 2026 Stayed at: 014, Loop: PAIN

5

Site #14. Very clean campground, especially the bathroom. Cathy, the host, is very nice and helpful. Our site was mostly shaded so that was great. T-mobile worked fairly well. Chipmunks were stage 5 cling-ons so people should really stop feeding them. ㅤᵕ̈

Susan S

Verified

July 27, 2026 Stayed at: 004, Loop: PAIN

5

Lovely park
Quiet
Nice camp host

James H

Verified

July 21, 2026 Stayed at: 014, Loop: PAIN

4

Camp host was amazing! What is with the white trash rolling in at 2am cursing and yelling?

Deborah M

Verified

July 7, 2026 Stayed at: 008, Loop: PAIN

5

A great campground with great scenery and fun rocks around it. Also, quick access to Manitou Lake. The campground host was very nice and helpful too.

Kirsten A

Verified

July 6, 2026 Stayed at: 002, Loop: PAIN

5

Great spot! Lots of mature trees and shade, and close to a lot of things in the area. Host was very sweet and gave us a bunch of recommendations. Site 18 was huge and accommodated two large tents.

Bj L

Verified

July 3, 2026 Stayed at: 002, Loop: PAIN

5

Host was awsome.

Courtney D

Verified

July 3, 2026 Stayed at: 005, Loop: PAIN

5

Camp host, Cathy, was wonderful! She was welcoming and filled with information about the area. The bathrooms were clean as what the campground. Lots of little trails that kids would find exciting.

Location Painted Rocks

Address:
Pikes Peak Ranger District
Colorado Springs, CO, 80903
United States

Highway access

The campground is accessible from Highway 24, which connects to I-25 in Colorado Springs, approximately 18 miles to the east. From Highway 24, travelers can take Highway 67 north for about 7 miles to reach Painted Rocks Road.

Elevation: 2390 feet

Distance to downtown

26 mi drive to downtown Colorado Springs (about 38 min)

Nearby Campgrounds

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Last updated: September 3, 2026

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