Painted Rocks
PSICC — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, CO
Price: From $28 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (61 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.The paved, accessible Centennial Bike Trail is a half-mile from the campground. It connects to nearby Colorado and South Meadows Campgrounds, and leads to 5-acre Manitou Lake.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/painted-rocks to be notified when sites open up.
Rustic federal campground near Manitou Lake with access to the paved Centennial Bike Trail. Google reviewers consistently praise the clean facilities, helpful host, and peaceful mountain setting.
Wildlife alert: Mule Deer, Gunnison's Prairie Dogs, Flammulated Owls, Common Black Hawks, and multiple garter snake species in the area.
Insider tips for Painted Rocks: Book early—this is a popular federal campground that fills quickly. Firewood available for purchase on-site at better prices than town. Both reserved and first-come, first-serve sites available. Daily bathroom cleaning and water spouts provided.
Skip Painted Rocks if: You require RV hookups—no hookups available, suitable only for self-contained RVs.. You need access outside May through October—seasonal operations only..
Best time to visit Painted Rocks: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..
Nearby campgrounds: Manitou Lake Pavilion (Colorado Springs, CO), Colorado Campground (COLORADO SPRINGS, CO), Pike Community (COLORADO SPRINGS, CO), Red Rocks Group Campground (COLORADO SPRINGS, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Painted Rocks
Cell signal at Painted Rocks (COLORADO SPRINGS, CO): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.The paved, accessible Centennial Bike Trail is a half-mile from the campground. It connects to nearby Colorado and South Meadows Campgrounds, and leads to 5-acre Manitou Lake.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground that fills quickly.
Firewood available for purchase on-site at better prices than town.
Both reserved and first-come, first-serve sites available.
Daily bathroom cleaning and water spouts provided.
Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From the I-25 and Highway 24 intersection in Colorado Springs, Colorado, travel west on Highway 24 for about 18 miles to the junction with Highway 67 in Woodland Park. Turn right (north) on Highway 67 and drive about 7 miles to Painted Rocks Road and turn left (west). Take the gravel road about 1/2 mile to campground entrance on the left.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — PSICC fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at PSICC before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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