Jersey Jim Lookout
San Juan Forest, Colorado
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June 30th, 2026
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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
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GPS 37.49730, -108.18400
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Nearby places
- Jersey Jim Fire Tower Campground (Paid Public) 0.0 mi
- Aspen Guard Station Campground (Paid Public) 1.4 mi
- Aspen Loop OHV Trailhead Trailhead 2.1 mi
- Big Al Trailhead 2.4 mi
- Transfer Trailhead Trailhead 2.4 mi
- Transfer Campground Campground (Paid Public) 2.5 mi
- Gold Run Trailhead Trailhead 3.4 mi
- Doc Lowell Trailhead 4.6 mi
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