Hooper, Colorado: The UFO Watchtower
Livestock rancher Judy Messoline built a UFO Watchtower in this mountain valley so that everyone could better monitor what hovers overhead.
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I visited the UFO Watchtower during the Memorial Day weekend. As has been said, it's in the middle of nowhere, but one of the more scenic nowheres. From there one has a good view of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and Sand Dunes National Monument. If you're going to be in the area, the Watchtower (more like a watch-platform) and dome-shaped gift shop is worth seeing for the novelty of it.
[Erik McCloud, 06/11/2001]
A building and metal platform in the middle of nowhere -- inspired by TV shows like "Sightings" and the "X-Files."
[Lucy, 06/03/2001][Previous 5 items] Page of 3
The UFO Watchtower
- Address:
- 2502 County Rd 61, Hooper, CO
- Directions:
- On the west side of CO-17, about 2.5 miles north of Hooper and CO-112. Look for the billboards.
- Hours:
- Summer daily 10-5; off-season Sa-Su 10-4; camping nightly year-round. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 719-378-2296
- Admission:
- Adults $5. Overnight camping $15.
- RA Rates:
- Major Fun
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Cattle rancher Judy Messoline opened the UFO Watchtower summer of 2000 to better observe the luminous disks that frequent the San Luis Valley.