This structure is called a yurt, and Mancos has, not one, but two of these available for rent, located at sites 22 and 24 (see map on previous page). They go for $60/night, but you get a lot of luxury in one of these. They are available year-round, not just during the summer.

What is a yurt? Yurts, reminiscent of tents used by nomads on the steppes of Mongolia and Siberia, are round tents on a wooden frame with circular skylights and windows to provide illumination.

Both yurts at Mancos have a wooden lattice wall and ceiling. They are nicely complemented with a wooden door, pinewood floors, electrical outlets, a ceiling light/fan and a screened skylight in the center of the domed roof. Three large screened windows, the skylight and the ceiling fan keep these ultra-modern tents cool and comfortable in the summer, while the insulated walls and propane heater/gas-log fireplace keep them warm and cozy in the winter. There is a small, round table and four chairs. Each yurt will sleep up to six people. Bed space includes one pair of twin-sized bunks, a double-sized futon and a queen-sized futon. When folded up, the futon beds provide additional seating.

Just outside each yurt near the front porch/deck are a picnic table, an elevated barbecue grill and a ground-level campfire ring. There is no running water inside the yurts, however, drinking water is available year-round at a nearby hydrant. Vault type toilets are available year-round.