Some basic cooking pans and dining utensils are stored in the cabinets of both Orange Olsen Dwelling and Cabin.

A boiling pot sits on the gas stove in the kitchen of Orange Olsen Dwelling.

Utah › Emery County › Manti-La Sal National Forest

Orange Olsen

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Open for the season May 1 through mid-October. Reservations available through Recreation.gov. If not reserved, the dwelling and cabin may be available first-come, first-served through Forest Service offices with a 2-night maximum stay. Check-in is 3:00 PM, check-out is 11:00 AM.

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Flood Watch issued July 21 at 5:13PM MDT until July 22 at 3:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

5:13 PM — 9:00 PM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of Utah, including the following areas, Castle Country, Central Mountains, Eastern Juab/Millard Counties, San Rafael Swell, Sanpete Valley, Sevier Valley, Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs, Western Millard and Juab Counties, Bryce Canyon Country, Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity, Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell, South Central Utah, Southern Mountains, Upper Sevier River Valleys, Western Canyonlands, Lower Washington County, Southwest Utah and Zion National Park. * WHEN...Until 3 AM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Excessive rainfall may result in flooding of slot canyons, normally dry washes, slick rock areas, recent burn scars including Forsyth, France Canyon, Cottonwood, Silver King, and Monroe Canyon, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

About

Orange Olsen is a Forest Service rental facility located in the Joes Valley Recreation Area of the Manti-La Sal National Forest at approximately 7,000 feet elevation. The site consists of two separate structures: the Orange Olsen Dwelling, which accommodates up to six guests across two bedrooms with bunk beds and twin beds, and the adjacent Orange Olsen Cabin, which sleeps four in two bunk beds. Both units can be reserved individually or together. The facilities offer solar-powered lighting, propane stoves, heated showers, and equipped kitchens with basic cookware, utensils, and cleaning supplies. Mattresses are provided but guests must bring their own bedding and towels. Potable water is not available on site, so visitors must bring their own drinking water. There is no refrigeration, electricity, or reliable cell service. Joes Valley Reservoir is minutes away with boat ramps on the east and west shorelines for fishing and boating. Popular mountain fishing destinations including Grassy Lake, Pete's Hole, and Potters Ponds are within 10 miles. The area is renowned for world-class bouldering in nearby Straight and Cottonwood Canyons, and the 370-mile Arapeen Off-Highway Vehicle Trail System is directly accessible from the site.

Directions

From Orangeville, Utah, head west on Utah Highway 29 for approximately 14 miles to Joes Valley Reservoir. Continue on Highway 29 around the north end of the reservoir for about 4.4 miles to the west side. Turn right (north) on Forest Road 0144 and proceed about 0.2 miles. The dwelling is on the left, the cabin is straight ahead.