Jersey Jim Lookout
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Key facts
Where is it?
State on record: CO (no town listed in the source). Coordinates: 37.4973, -108.184. Part of: San Juan National Forest (USDA Forest Service). Directions from the source: <p><strong>From Mancos</strong>: The renovated tower is located 14 miles north of Mancos on Forest Road #561, a well-graveled forest road accessible by two-wheel-drive vehicles. Travelers should watch for livestock and wildlife and keep speeds under 30 miles per hour.</p>
What facilities are there?
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About — from the official source
Live a little bit of history and enjoy an incredible view in Southwestern Colorado with an one- or two-night stay at the Jersey Jim Fire Lookout Tower . Formerly used to detect fires, the live-in tower rises from an aspen-lined meadow in the San Juan National Forest at almost 10,000 feet above sea level. The Tower cab includes the original furniture and propane heating and lighting. Guests must bring their own supplies. Water is available from a hand pump at Transfer Campground four miles before the Tower on Forest Road #561. Correspondence and Contributions can be mailed to: Jersey Jim Foundation P.O. Box 1032 Mancos, CO 81328
Fees
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Reservations
Recreation.gov lists this facility as not reservable through Recreation.gov.
Contact
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