San Juan National Forest | Jersey Jim Fire Tower
Type: LOOKOUT
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TOWER CAB ACCESS:
The tower is 55' high with several flights of steep, narrow stairs.
All your supplies have to be carried up and down those staris.
There is no hoist, elevator or bell boy to carry supplies.
There is a trap door at the top of the stairs which enters onto the deck.
TOILET/OUTHOUSE:
The outhouse is at the BOTTOM of the tower. Plan accordingly.
KEY PICK UP:
P&D Grocery, Mancos, Frontage Road closes at 8:00 p.m. sharp! No key, no entry.
TOWER ELEVATION: The tower sits just under 10,000 feet in of elevation. Know and recognize the symptoms of elevation sickness. Medical help is miles away.
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.