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Are you looking for a unique Colorado vacation that includes both one-of-a-kind amenities AND access to our purple mountain Majesties? If so, we may have just the place for you, which is the mountain shelter at the Jersey Jim Fire Lookout Tower, which is nestled away right here in Colorado:

Located in the southwest Colorado town of Mancos, the Jersey Jim Fire Lookout Tower is a renovated fire lookout tower that was converted into the most downright rustic accommodations. 
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Featuring incredible 360-degree views, Jersey Jim's is a former fire lookout that was used from the 1940s to the 1970s before being renovated and saved from demolition in 1991.
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When you visit today, you will experience the same views that firefighters saw decades ago, only with a more comfortable ambiance suitable for sleep and maximum relaxation.
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During your stay at Jersey Jim's, you will be treated to not only a double bed but also a propane heater, refrigerator, lamps, plates, and utensils. 
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Please note: Guests must bring their own bedding or sleeping bags, plus food and water, toilet items, and various gear for any sort of inclement weather.
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To learn more about the Jersey Jim Fire Lookout Tower, please visit the Jersey Jim Foundation's website.
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The rate for the Jersey Jim Fire Lookout Tower is $50/night and can be made by cath2ken@yahoo.com or writing to Jersey Jim Foundation, P.O. Box 1032 Mancos, CO 81328.
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