Established Camping
Jersey Jim Lookout
Jersey Jim Lookout is located near the San Juan National Forest in Colorado, offering a landscape of forests and mountains. Temperatures range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit in spring and fall to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include the Anasazi Heritage Center and Mesa Verde National Park, providing opportunities for cultural exploration and hiking.
Description
The Jersey Jim Lookout Tower [PDF, 6 pages, 830 KB] can be rented for one- or two-night stays from late May to mid October, weather permitting. The current rental rate is $40 per night. Rental fees are used to maintain the facility. Additional contributions are welcomed. Reservations can be made by calling (970) 533-7060 between 1 – 5 p.m. Mountain Standard Time, starting the first business day of each March (callers are advised to be aggressive in their dialing - the entire season is often booked in a couple of days that week).
Location
Jersey Jim Lookout is located in Colorado
Coordinates
37.49730048 N
108.18400097 W
Detours Nearby
Bay City Campground
55 min away
Snowslide Campground
58 min away
Drive Time
- 1 hr 29 min from Farmington
- 4 hrs 2 min from Grand Junction
- 4 hrs 9 min from Albuquerque
- 4 hrs 27 min from Santa Fe
Access
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
