Lucy the Elephant
Margate City, NJ
A six-story wooden elephant from 1881 on the Jersey Shore. Tours climb up through her legs to the howdah.
- Nearest town
- Margate City, NJ
- Category
- Roadside oddities
- GPS
- 39.3203, -74.5118
- Editor's pick
- ★
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, June and August. Cold, short days in January–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Whippoorwill CampgroundCampsite10 mi from Lucy the ElephantDogs allowed
- Frontier CampgroundCampsite12 mi from Lucy the Elephant
- Chestnut Lake RV ResortMotorhome stopover15 mi from Lucy the Elephant · 189 pitchesTentsMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Egg Harbor Lake CampgroundMotorhome stopover17 mi from Lucy the ElephantTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalNo dogs
- Avalon CampgroundCampsite18 mi from Lucy the ElephantTentsCaravans
- Belhaven Lake RV ResortMotorhome stopover21 mi from Lucy the Elephant · 300 pitchesMotorhomesElectricity
All campsites in New Jersey · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Lucy the Elephant?
Lucy the Elephant is in Margate City, NJ, at GPS 39.3203, -74.5118. It is about 4 mi from Ocean City.
Can you camp near Lucy the Elephant?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Sleepy Hollow Campgrounds, about 7 mi away; within 25 mi there are 40 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Lucy the Elephant?
Lucy the Elephant is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: East Coast curiosities.
What is there to see near Lucy the Elephant?
Places worth a stop nearby: Batsto Village (23 mi), Cape May Historic District (34 mi), Cape May Lighthouse (36 mi) and Barnegat Lighthouse (38 mi).
When is the best time to visit Lucy the Elephant?
The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, June and August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)