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

Available sites

11 total 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.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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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
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 004, Loop: PAIN RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 005, Loop: PAIN RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 007, Loop: PAIN RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 008, Loop: PAIN Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 011, Loop: PAIN Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 013, Loop: PAIN Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 014, Loop: PAIN RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 015, Loop: PAIN RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 016, Loop: PAIN RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 017, Loop: PAIN RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

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.

Review Summary

4.2
149 reviews
5
59.7%
89
4
20.1%
30
3
6.7%
10
2
9.4%
14
1
4.0%
6

Jim B

Verified

June 25, 2020 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: PAIN

5

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

Elizabeth G

Verified

January 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: PAIN

4

We love Painted Rocks for its spacious sites, nearby rock formations, and easy access. Our only criticism is that the sites were numbered incorrectly on the website, so we thought we were reserving adjoining sites, but found that they were across the road from one another. It behooves the website manager to correct this error.

Elizabeth G

Verified

January 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: PAIN

4

We love Painted Rocks for its spacious sites, nearby rock formations, and easy access. Our only criticism is that the sites were numbered incorrectly on the website, so we thought we were reserving adjoining sites, but found that they were across the road from one another. It behooves the website manager to correct this error.

Ambrea N

Verified

January 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: PAIN

5

Beautiful, quiet, great for tents. Close enough to town to run in for forgotten items yet far enough to enjoy nature.

Curt B

Verified

January 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: PAIN

5

What a great experience. Not a long drive from Denver, but the grounds are beautiful, and the campsites we had were perfect for our six families with teenage kids. Well maintained. You're less than a mile from a beautiful lake for fishing or a hike. Not as remote as some campgrounds, but we'd definitely recommend it particularly for families in Denver-C Springs looking for a great camping experience without many hours in a car to get there.

Ambrea N

Verified

January 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: PAIN

5

Beautiful, quiet, great for tents. Close enough to town to run in for forgotten items yet far enough to enjoy nature.

Curt B

Verified

January 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: PAIN

5

What a great experience. Not a long drive from Denver, but the grounds are beautiful, and the campsites we had were perfect for our six families with teenage kids. Well maintained. You're less than a mile from a beautiful lake for fishing or a hike. Not as remote as some campgrounds, but we'd definitely recommend it particularly for families in Denver-C Springs looking for a great camping experience without many hours in a car to get there.

Paul S

Verified

December 19, 2019 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: PAIN

4

Loved the campground. Lots of forest birds were present. Minor issue: hard to find a level tent spot for my small 1 person tent.

Paul S

Verified

December 19, 2019 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: PAIN

4

Loved the campground. Lots of forest birds were present. Minor issue: hard to find a level tent spot for my small 1 person tent.

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...

Nearest town

Colorado Springs, CO - 26 mi

About 38 min to downtown

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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Last updated: October 18, 2026

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