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About Painted Rocks
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Picnic Table
Wi Fi
Restrooms
Fire Pit
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Restrooms
Connectivity and Media
- Wi Fi
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- Fire Pit
- Campfire Ring
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Reviews (149)
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.
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
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.
Michele W
VerifiedJune 26, 2020 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: PAIN
This site was amazing. There was a hiking trail that led directly from our tent site to a rock structure. Beautiful views. Lake Manitou was within walking distance. The only downside was the gunshot sounds from nearby. We could hear coyotes howling every night.
Michele W
VerifiedJune 26, 2020 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: PAIN
This site was amazing. There was a hiking trail that led directly from our tent site to a rock structure. Beautiful views. Lake Manitou was within walking distance. The only downside was the gunshot sounds from nearby. We could hear coyotes howling every night.
Jim B
VerifiedJune 25, 2020 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: PAIN
Just a great campground! Jerry the Host does a great job in providing local knowledge and basic services. The camp sites have plenty of privacy in a beautiful setting in the trees with Red Sandstone spires on the property.
There is no wireless/mobile phone service (perfect!)... if you want KOA with Billy Bob in his shorts and no shirt 14 ft away.. do not camp at Painted Rocks.. go to KOA
Location & Directions for Painted Rocks
Pikes Peak Ranger District, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 United States
Elevation: 2,390 ft
Getting There
From the I-25 and Highway 24 intersection in Colorado Springs, Colorado, travel west on Highway 24 for about 18 mi to the junction with Highway 67 in Woodland Park. Turn right (north) on Highway 67 and drive about 7 mi to Painted Rocks Road and tu...
From the I-25 and Highway 24 intersection in Colorado Springs, Colorado, travel west on Highway 24 for about 18 mi to the junction with Highway 67 in Woodland Park. Turn right (north) on Highway 67 and drive about 7 mi to Painted Rocks Road and turn left (west). Take the gravel road about 1/2 mi to campground entrance on the left.
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.
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