THE JERSEY JIM FOUNDATION
The Jersey Jim Foundation operates and maintains renovated U.S. Forest properties in the San Juan National Forest. Founded in 1991 with the preservation and establishment of the rental system for Jersey Jim Lookout Tower, we have obtained a permit to offer for rent the Aspen Guard Station and the Glade Guard Station.
Booking Instructions
Rental process, PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:
The Jersey Jim Fire Lookout Tower is a popular destination for many and has picked up in popularity the last couple of years. We get folks from all over the country and due to high demand and limited availability booking is a LOTTERY meaning it is first come, first serve.
Please read carefully and be sure you understand:
- Booking requests open March 1st at 1:00 pm MST (any requests prior do not count).
- The FIRST person to request a date(s) has FIRST dibs (we do not discriminate).
- Just because a date is "open" and you put in a "request" does not in any way guarantee that you have the date(s) booked.
- The FIRST person to request the date(s) will get a confirmation requesting payment and they have 48 hours to pay or the date(s) EXPIRE and open to the next person in line and so on and so on. (Please be sure to check your Spam/Junk mail).
- Anyone who does not get a night will automatically go on our cancellation list.
- Due to multiple requests made by the same people and hundreds of requests in general any one that DOES NOT get accepted to pay and book will automatically EXPIRE.
- If you put in multiple requests (which is fine) know only ONE request can be honored.
- Please DO NOT abuse the system and use false names, we have ways to check and it is unfair to us and those trying to book a stay.
- Please DO NOT abuse the phone line, it is a personal line and this is a volunteer position.
- If we can get you in you will receive a booking request or a text/phone call asking if you can stay in an open/cancelled night.
We of course appreciate your patience with this as it is a process and of course we are grateful for all of you that want to share in the magic of this special destination.
WELCOME TO SW COLORADO!
- We have two beautiful places available to rent; the Jersey Jim Fire Lookout Tower, Aspen Guard Station. Glade Station pending.
- Jersey Jim Tower is an old Forest Service Fire Tower 55' in the air with an open room and a 360 degree view of the beautiful San Juan Mountains.
- Aspen Station is a gorgeous cabin which offer 2-3 rooms, perfect for a family getaway.
- Enjoy the beauty of the San Juan Mountains along with hiking, bike, horse and 4 wheeling trails, fishing and so much more!
- You are only a drive from Mesa Verde National Park and the Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad.