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About Painted Rocks
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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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
Jennifer P
VerifiedJune 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: PAIN
The campground host was amazing and we really enjoyed how close it was to Manitou Lake where we could paddleboard and do a little hike.
Wendy H
VerifiedJune 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: PAIN
As others have said, this campground is not great for trailers. The one way road makes it hard to back a trailer in. The area is pretty. The camp host (Cathy) was amazing.
Brian M
VerifiedJune 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: PAIN
Beautiful, clean campground. The camp host Cathy was so welcoming and helpful. She gave us some great pointers about activities. A real plus is the free pass to Manitou Lake just 1/2 mi away. We actually stayed at site #9- in my opinion the best, prettiest site at Painted Rocks!
Jerry F
VerifiedJune 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: PAIN
The campground was very nice. The sites were shaded and distanced far apart. The rocks are incredible. Bike trail right to the lake. The two down sides to the campground were, very limited level spots. Some trailers were so jacked up in the front the wheels were off the ground. The bumpy, dirt road has heavy traffic all hours of the day and night.
Alisha R
VerifiedJune 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: PAIN
Easy to get to, beautiful park-like camp spots with good shade and decent privacy. Quiet other than a little road noise. Easy access to a little lake. Some of the cleanest vault toilets I’ve been to! Heard owl and coyotes at night. Would definitely come back.
Matt T
VerifiedJune 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: PAIN
Quiet and well spaced sites, and the fire ban made for a smoke-free weekend. The roads are indeed quite tight... we made it through both loops with a 13 ft high and 55 ft long truck/trailer combo though, slow and steady.
The host Cathy was super helpful and friendly throughout our stay as well, she definitely improved our overall experience on both arrival and departure. Having daily access to Manitou Lake was a nice surprise as well.
Jennifer W
VerifiedJune 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: PAIN
The host was amazing! Very hospitable. Kids loved exploring the rocks. Site included free pass to the lake during our whole stay where we fished and canoed. The biggest highlight was the host telling us about Red Rocks trail about 4 mi down the road. Just a brief hike from parking are amazing rock formations you can climb all around. Easy place to spend all day. It’s like a mini slot canyon.
Nancy L
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: PAIN
lovely location and the cap hosts were wonderful
Nancy L
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: PAIN
lovely location and the cap hosts were wonderful
Michael D
VerifiedNovember 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: PAIN
I stay every year. Love the location. I do get wi fi ok usually.
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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Last updated: October 18, 2026
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