Mountain Getaway above Mancos, Colorado: Jersey Jim Lookout Tower
Looking for a unique stay in the mountains? Jersey Jim Lookout Tower is located in the San Juan National Forest 14 miles above Mancos, Colorado. Formerly used to detect fires, the tower rises 60 feet above an aspen lined meadow. The Tower was renovated and saved from demolition in 1991 by the Jersey Jim Foundation, a non-profit volunteer organization, which operates and maintains the Tower under permit with the San Juan National Forest.
Guests can stay in the tower for 1-2 nights from mid- May to mid- October. The tower has original furniture and propane heating and lighting as well as a small stove, and fridge. There is a bathroom on the ground level. Guests must bring all of their own supplies including bedding for the double bed. Supplies can be carried up the stairs or hoisted up on a pulley. Up to 4 guests may stay for $50 a night. The tower has incredible 360 degree views of the surrounding area, which makes for great photos! There are also a multitude of nearby hiking trails.
Regular bookings are currently full for the 2022 season, however Mancos Friends of the Library is currently auctioning a night in the tower on Friday, July 8. The online auction starts today (June 20) and ends Sunday, June 26 at 8pm. Bids can be placed at mancosfriends.org
Normal bookings open on March 1 and can be made at the link below. Make sure to add it to your calendar because the entire season is booked very quickly.