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SLEEPING ELEPHANT / Sleeping Elephant Campground

Indiana Water availableRestrooms availableSource: usfs-ridb
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About this place

40.68250
-105.77270
Fee Required
Yes, drinking water is available from a hand pump
Vault toilet(s)

More details

This campground is located adjacent to Highway 14 in an open ponderosa pine setting near its namesake, Sleeping Elephant Mountain. The mountain and the inherent sleeping elephant is visible from the campground. The Cache la Poudre River is nearby but it This campground is located adjacent to Highway 14 in an open ponderosa pine setting near its namesake, Sleeping Elephant Mountain. The mountain and the inherent sleeping elephant is visible from the campground. The Cache la Poudre River is nearby but it is mostly on private land within the immediate vicinity. There are 15 sites each with a picnic table and fire pit. This is an older facility and will not accommodate larger RVs. Popular activities in the area include fishing, hiking and scenic driving.

USGS Topo Good road labels

Nearby (≈ 5 miles)

Quick hits within ~8 km.

ROARING CREEK
trailhead • 4.73 km
BIG BEND
campground • 4.98 km
BIG SOUTH
trailhead • 6.1 km
BIG SOUTH
campground • 6.25 km
WEST BRANCH
trailhead • 6.89 km
TUNNEL
campground • 7.08 km
BROWNS LAKE
trailhead • 7.32 km
Relief / Topo Great for terrain & contours

Weather (5-day)

Fri, Jan 16
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Mon, Jan 19
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Tue, Jan 20
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