About Painted Rocks
Number of accommodations: 11
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Reviews (122)
What Guests Are Saying
Painted Rocks is praised for its lovely location, beautiful scenery, and friendly camp hosts, making it a great spot for camping. The campground is well-maintained with clean facilities and ample privacy between sites. While some reviews mention minor issues like aggressive beetles and water availability, overall, visitors enjoyed their stay and appreciated the peaceful atmosphere, especially on weekdays.
What Guests Are Saying
Painted Rocks is praised for its lovely location, beautiful scenery, and friendly camp hosts, making it a great spot for camping. The campground is well-maintained with clean facilities and ample privacy between sites. While some reviews mention minor issues like aggressive beetles and water availability, overall, visitors enjoyed their stay and appreciated the peaceful atmosphere, especially on weekdays.
Review Summary
Michael M
VerifiedAugust 7, 2020 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: PAIN
Small but beautiful campground. Manitou lake is just across the highway, and has nice hiking trails and non-powered boating on the lake. Free to get in with your Painted Rocks camping fee...
Michael M
VerifiedAugust 7, 2020 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: PAIN
Small but beautiful campground. Manitou lake is just across the highway, and has nice hiking trails and non-powered boating on the lake. Free to get in with your Painted Rocks camping fee...
Jessica W
VerifiedJuly 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: PAIN
Great camping spot. The kids loved climbing the giant red rocks. Spent the day at nearby Manitou Lake on our paddle boards (2 minute drive!). Campsites are well spaced out, plenty of trees for shade at sites 7 & 8. Only bummer is no fires allowed due to burn ban.
Jessica W
VerifiedJuly 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: PAIN
Great camping spot. The kids loved climbing the giant red rocks. Spent the day at nearby Manitou Lake on our paddle boards (2 minute drive!). Campsites are well spaced out, plenty of trees for shade at sites 7 & 8. Only bummer is no fires allowed due to burn ban.
Karen H
VerifiedJuly 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: PAIN
Really nice spot tucked in between roads. Some periodic side road traffic, but it was limited. Easy biking access to Manitou Lake and the other campgrounds for an easy ride. It should be walkable to the lake, but we didn't try that. Very nice first foray with a new camping setup.
Karen H
VerifiedJuly 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: PAIN
Really nice spot tucked in between roads. Some periodic side road traffic, but it was limited. Easy biking access to Manitou Lake and the other campgrounds for an easy ride. It should be walkable to the lake, but we didn't try that. Very nice first foray with a new camping setup.
Darcy H
VerifiedJuly 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: PAIN
Great little campground! It was like camping used to be back in the 70's - small, you know all the "neighbors", kids feel safe to play... Jerry, the campground host, is an added bonus to an already perfect location. He's keeping everything spotless and is fun to talk to - maybe you'll even share a beverage and get to listen to his stories. You're close to Woodland Park (in case you forgot something). Some sites have sun, some shade - there's something for everyone. Enjoy!
Darcy H
VerifiedJuly 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: PAIN
Great little campground! It was like camping used to be back in the 70's - small, you know all the "neighbors", kids feel safe to play... Jerry, the campground host, is an added bonus to an already perfect location. He's keeping everything spotless and is fun to talk to - maybe you'll even share a beverage and get to listen to his stories. You're close to Woodland Park (in case you forgot something). Some sites have sun, some shade - there's something for everyone. Enjoy!
Heather N
VerifiedJuly 8, 2020 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: PAIN
Smaller, quiet campground. Nice space between sites. Great place for kids. Beautiful area. Manitou Lake is just a skip away and gorgeous. They were out of firewood, so it was nice Woodland Park is close to go purchase some.
Heather N
VerifiedJuly 8, 2020 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: PAIN
Smaller, quiet campground. Nice space between sites. Great place for kids. Beautiful area. Manitou Lake is just a skip away and gorgeous. They were out of firewood, so it was nice Woodland Park is close to go purchase some.
Location Painted Rocks
Address:
Pikes Peak Ranger District
Colorado Springs, CO, 80903
United States
From the I-25 and Highway 24 intersection in Colorado Springs, Colorado, travel west on Highway 24 for about 18 miles to the junction with Highway 67 in Woodland Park. Turn right (north) on Highway 67 and drive about 7 miles to Painted Rocks Road and turn left (west). Take the gravel road about 1/2 mile to campground entrance on the left.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 39.0844 / -105.105
Elevation: 2390 feet
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
