Cabin rental · U.S. Forest Service · Manti-La Sal National Forest · Ferron, UT

Orange Olsen

Orange Olsen is located at 7,000 feet with a panoramic view of Joes Valley. The dwelling and cabin offer amenities including solar powered lighting, LP range and heated shower. The dwelling can accommodate six visitors while the cabin sleeps four. These cabins do not have electricity.

Cabin rentalReservable · Recreation.gov2 sites20 ft maxFires ok
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Orange Olsen Guard StationSome basic amenities are stored in the cabinets of both Orange Olsen Dwelling and Cabin.In the kitchen, a boiling pot sits on the gas stove in the foreground of Orange Olsen Dwelling dining area.The kitchen of Orange Olsen Cabin
Photos courtesy of USFS, Emily Kay Rabasto / USFS · Recreation.gov
2fires
active
San Pitch Rx (prescribed burn) · 24 mi away · 15 acres
1 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Cabins2
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Site guide

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SiteLoopFits, ftSurfaceWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFires
Orange Olsen CabinCabin200GravelYes / –4 / 2Yes
Orange Olsen DwellingDwelling200Gravel6 / 2Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Amenities & rules

Max vehicle length20 ft
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

The Orange Olsen Dwelling and Cabin come equipped with flush restrooms, showers, and solar powered lights. The kitchens are equipped with sinks, stove and simple cookware (pots/pans, silverware, utensils). These facilities are not equipped with refrigerators so visitors will need to plan on cooling their perishables in other ways. The Orange Olsen Dwelling has two bedrooms. One bedroom has two single twin sized beds with mattresses and the second bedroom has two sets of bunk beds with mattresses. You are allowed to have a boat trailer or utility trailer on site, however, it may be a tight fit if other vehicles are present. No RV/Motorhomes/Travel Trailers are permitted at this site. The Orange Olsen Cabin has one bedroom including two sets of bunk beds with mattresses. You are allowed to have a boat trailer or utility trailer on sites. No RV/Motorhomes/Travel Trailers are permitted at this site.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Getting there

From Orangeville, Utah, proceed west on Utah Highway 29 for approximately 10 miles to Joes Valley Reservoir. Continue on Hwy 29 around the north end of the reservoir to Forest Road 0144 where a sign directs you to Orange Olsen Administrative Site. Turn right (north) on this gravel road for 200 feet.

Nearest townFerron, Utah
Coordinates39.3015° N, 111.2972° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    San Pitch Rx

    24 mi from the campground · 15 acres

  • Prescribed
    Salina Canyon East Rx

    38 mi from the campground · 17,375 acres

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearIFA Country Store ↗15.9 mi
RV sales & serviceWestern Range Camps ↗18.2 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗34.6 mi

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Explore

Worth a stop

Renowned bouldering opportunities abound in nearby Straight and Cottonwood Canyons. Popular mountain fisheries at Grassy Lake, Pete's Hole, and Potters Ponds are all within 10 miles of Orange Olsen. The 370-mile Arapeen Off-Highway Vehicle Trail System can be accessed directly from the dwelling and cabin.

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.1 mi
    Orange Olsen
    2.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
  • 1.3 mi
    CCC Trail - Trail Mtn
    3.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.6 mi
    Reeder Trail ↗
    9.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
  • 1.9 mi
    Littles - Reeder Overlook
    1.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
  • 2.5 mi
    Blue Lake East Loop Extension
    0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
  • 2.9 mi
    South Reeder ↗
    6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more

Trailheads within three miles

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Natural features

The dwelling and cabin are set in an open sagebrush meadow interspersed with pinyon-juniper and ponderosa pine trees. There is no shade available.

Recreation

Joes Valley Reservoir offers boating and fishing opportunities just minutes away. A boat ramp is available on the east and west shorelines. Joes Valley Campground is located immediately south of Orange Olsen, with Joes Valley Group Pavilion only a mile away.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Orange Olsen?

Sites at Orange Olsen are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Orange Olsen?

Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Orange Olsen have?

2 sites, including 2 cabins.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Orange Olsen?

The longest site here provides 20 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Does Orange Olsen have hookups?

Yes, water hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Orange Olsen?

The Orange Olsen Dwelling and Cabin come equipped with flush restrooms, showers, and solar powered lights.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Orange Olsen?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 2 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.

Source: Fire nearby

What is there to do at Orange Olsen?

Joes Valley Reservoir offers boating and fishing opportunities just minutes away. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Orange Olsen?

Ferron, Utah. Renowned bouldering opportunities abound in nearby Straight and Cottonwood Canyons.

Source: Getting there

What if Orange Olsen is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Joes Valley Reservoir (0.5 mi), Joes Valley Pavilion Group Site A (0.6 mi), and Upper Joes Valley Dispersed Site (3.5 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby