Established Camping
Sleeping Elephant Campground (Temporarily Closed)
Sleeping Elephant Campground is located near the Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests in Colorado. The area features rugged terrain with dense forests and mountain views. Nearby attractions include hiking trails and scenic drives, with temperatures ranging from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit in spring and fall to highs in the 80s during summer.
Description
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.
Location
Sleeping Elephant Campground (Temporarily Closed) is located in Colorado
Directions
Drive 10 miles north of Fort Collins on U.S. Highway 287.Turn left (west) onto Highway 14 and proceed 43 miles to the campground.
Coordinates
40.682541 N
105.772733 W
Drive Time
- 1 hr 15 min from Fort Collins
- 1 hr 40 min from Greeley
- 1 hr 45 min from Cheyenne
- 1 hr 59 min from Boulder
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
