Orange Olsen
Manti-La Sal National Forest
Summary
Orange Olsen is located at 7,000ft in Joes Valley, offering a panoramic view of the area. It features a dwelling and cabin with amenities such as flush toilets, showers and solar powered lights, and the nearby reservoir offers boating and fishing opportunities. Bouldering and mountain fisheries are also nearby, as well as the 370-mile Arapeen Off-Highway Vehicle Trail System.
Overview
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.
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.Facilities
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.
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.Nearby Attractions
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.Photos
Campground Matrix
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| Nearby Campgrounds | Distance | Notification Rate |
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Joes Valley Reservoir
Manti-La Sal National Forest
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0.5mi | — |
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Joes Valley Pavilion Group Site A
Manti-La Sal National Forest
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0.6mi | — |
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Seely Creek Guard Station
Manti-La Sal National Forest
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7.1mi | — |
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Potters Pond
Manti-La Sal National Forest
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10.1mi | — |
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Indian Creek (Ut)
Manti-La Sal National Forest
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10.3mi | — |
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Lake Hill
Manti-La Sal National Forest
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10.9mi | — |