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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Currently closed

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

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.

KENNETH H

Verified

July 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: PAIN

5

Beautiful and quiet rustic little campground. The camp host was great!

Jamie D

Verified

June 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: PAIN

5

Nice quiet park, bathroom was always clean, camp host was super nice.

celeste C

Verified

June 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: PAIN

5

Kathy was 🥰

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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