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11 total sitesAbout Painted Rocks
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
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
Richard H
VerifiedAugust 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: PAIN
Road to the campground felt like you were in a popcorn machine. Roads in the campground were unkept with some having drainage ruts that you could not pass over. Sites were marked with reserved signs that were a week out of date. Our site had a reserved sign with a different name on it for the date we reserved. We would never go back there.
Demi L
VerifiedAugust 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: PAIN
Nice area however the campground is not maintained well. Thankfully I have an SUV but if you have a small car good luck getting into most of the spots as they have huge ruts. I have a small dent now. My campground was not cleaned from the last campers (egg shells and burnt wood in the fire pit and around). Also found burnt corn cobs around the site. I don’t know about the others but my campsite also had a huge fly and ant problem. I’ve never had it that bad anywhere. Thankfully I had spray. We go camping a lot and I love the woodland park area, but definitely won’t be returning here.
Demi L
VerifiedAugust 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: PAIN
Nice area however the campground is not maintained well. Thankfully I have an SUV but if you have a small car good luck getting into most of the spots as they have huge ruts. I have a small dent now. My campground was not cleaned from the last campers (egg shells and burnt wood in the fire pit and around). Also found burnt corn cobs around the site. I don’t know about the others but my campsite also had a huge fly and ant problem. I’ve never had it that bad anywhere. Thankfully I had spray. We go camping a lot and I love the woodland park area, but definitely won’t be returning here.
Michael B
VerifiedAugust 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: PAIN
Great views and set ups with tables and fire pits. Site are narrow, and only 14-18 can handle larger units, don’t take large trailers or units through the upper loop. Was so peaceful, will definitely be coming back soon.
Some sites are a bit challenging due to the gutter washout from rain, so some have a bit of a large dip from road surface to the site pad.
Michael B
VerifiedAugust 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: PAIN
Great views and set ups with tables and fire pits. Site are narrow, and only 14-18 can handle larger units, don’t take large trailers or units through the upper loop. Was so peaceful, will definitely be coming back soon.
Some sites are a bit challenging due to the gutter washout from rain, so some have a bit of a large dip from road surface to the site pad.
Greg R
VerifiedAugust 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: PAIN
Nice location, lots of potential. This camp could easily get 5 stars, but it appears to have lacked a lot of attention lately. There are several sites that are inaccessible due to huge ruts where the water has been running and either washed out a culvert or there just wasn't one ever installed. I couldn't have gotten my 2-wheel drive vehicle into site 4. There were other similar sites. So, be aware of that if you don't have a 4 wheel drive. Seemed a little sketchy at times. At one point, some guy not staying at the camp just drove his pickup through and dumped his trash in the dumpster and drove back out. It worked out and the hosts didn't seem to care where I ended up nor check anything. I'm pretty sure I could have just shown up and camped without a reservation or permit and there'd have been no questions asked. I probably won't stay there again, but it'd work in a pinch. I have Google Fi and had 2 bars and data was "ok".
Greg R
VerifiedAugust 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: PAIN
Nice location, lots of potential. This camp could easily get 5 stars, but it appears to have lacked a lot of attention lately. There are several sites that are inaccessible due to huge ruts where the water has been running and either washed out a culvert or there just wasn't one ever installed. I couldn't have gotten my 2-wheel drive vehicle into site 4. There were other similar sites. So, be aware of that if you don't have a 4 wheel drive. Seemed a little sketchy at times. At one point, some guy not staying at the camp just drove his pickup through and dumped his trash in the dumpster and drove back out. It worked out and the hosts didn't seem to care where I ended up nor check anything. I'm pretty sure I could have just shown up and camped without a reservation or permit and there'd have been no questions asked. I probably won't stay there again, but it'd work in a pinch. I have Google Fi and had 2 bars and data was "ok".
Karen C
VerifiedAugust 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: PAIN
The camp host was hard to find and was not cleaning or restocking the bathrooms. I saw her leave the bathroom with cleaning supplies one day, so I was quite surprised when I went in and there was feces on the toilet seat. Not sure what she did in there?
The campsite has been one of our favorites, as it is so beautiful and the rocks are fun for the kids, so we were very disappointed to have this experience.
Karen C
VerifiedAugust 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: PAIN
The camp host was hard to find and was not cleaning or restocking the bathrooms. I saw her leave the bathroom with cleaning supplies one day, so I was quite surprised when I went in and there was feces on the toilet seat. Not sure what she did in there?
The campsite has been one of our favorites, as it is so beautiful and the rocks are fun for the kids, so we were very disappointed to have this experience.
Lindsey H
VerifiedAugust 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: PAIN
Peaceful setting and beautiful views
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