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Jersey Jim Fire Tower

San Juan National Forest

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Campground guide

What to know before booking

The Jersey Jim Lookout Tower is named after an early cattleman who ran Jersey cattle in the area.

reservation Window

3 Months

max Stay

2 nights

Official campground details, summarized

Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.

Nearby Attractions

Mesa Verde National Park, Durango to Silverton Railroad, Anazasi Heritage Center, Four Corners Monument

Important notices

KEY PICK UP!!! You must pick the key up at the P&D Grocery, Mancos, Frontage Road. Store closes at 8:00. There is no other way to get in after that. Pick up by Noon-12:00 p.m. of later on day of check in. DROP OFF - NO LATER THAN NOON-12:00 p.m. on day of check out. DISCLAIMER/WAIVER FORM: You will be required to sign a disclaimer/waiver form at the P&D Grocery at key pick up. No signature, no key. SAFETY RULES: Renter and party agrees to abide by the following safety rules to avoid potential hazards: Steep stairs, Trap Door on Deck, Deck is 55 feet above ground, Lightning Storms: Overnight stay is restricted to a maximum of 4 (four) persons, including at least one adult over 21 years of age Children under 8 years old ARE NOT allowed in the Tower NO pets Smoking, alcoholic beverages, drugs, fireworks and firearms ARE NOT permitted in or around the Tower Nothing is to be thrown from the Tower deck Sleeping on the deck, sitting on the railing, horseplay, or unruly behavior is prohibited Use handrail when ascending or descending the stairs During lightning storms, stay in the cab and DO NOT touch metal furnishings Instructions for lighting the propane lamps, stove, refrigerator and heater as well as additional information on lightning are provided in the Information Manual at the Tower and should be read immediately upon arrival. Other common sense suggestions: No open fire inside the fenced area No livestock within the fenced area Observe Forest Service fire restriction, etc. If you use candles, please watch them carefully and do not allow wax to drip CLEAN UP AFTER YOURSELF. This includes appliances, floor, etc. Remove all trash from premises. No burning of trash on site. A copy of these Safety Rules will be available at key pick up site - a signature is required.

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Common questions

Is Jersey Jim Fire Tower available right now?

Kestrel's most recent scan found no open sites in the next 14 days. Set an alert and you'll be emailed the moment one opens up.

How do I book Jersey Jim Fire Tower?

Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.

How far in advance can I book?

Recreation.gov lists a booking window of 3 Months for this campground.

How quickly will I hear about a cancellation?

Kestrel rescans every two minutes, and every 30 seconds during the provider's daily release window. Alerts go out by email as soon as a matching site appears.