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

Nearby Campgrounds

Joes Valley Reservoir 0.5mi Joes Valley Pavilion Group Site A 0.6mi Pavilion B Group Site 0.9mi Seely Creek Guard Station 7.1mi Potters Pond 10mi Indian Creek 10mi Willow Lake 12mi Lake Hill 11mi Little Bear Group 13mi

Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed No
Showers Yes
Electric Hookups —
Water Hookups —
Sewer Hookups —
Camp Store No

Vehicle

Max RV Length —
Max Trailer Length —
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (435) 384-2372

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

Useful Links

Utah State Road Conditions
Print Facility Map
Utah State Tourism
View on Recreation.gov
USFS Orange Olsen Dwelling
USFS Orange Olsen Cabin

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Photos

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.
The dining table sits in the kitchen of Orange Olsen Cabin.
Orange Olsen Cabin Bedroom
Orange Olsen Dwelling
Orange Olsen Guard Station
An Orange Olsen Cabin sign marks the structure in Joes Valley.
Orange Olsen Cabin's small outdoor seating area with a wooden picnic table and a stone fire pit.
Orange Olsen Cabin entrance
Orange Olsen Dwelling front and ramp.
The front porch of Orange Olsen Dwelling.
The accessible shower in Orange Olsen Dwelling.
A community records book where occupants write down their experiences and maintenance requests sits atop the dining table of Orange Olsen Dwelling.
Orange Olsen Cabin lays down the hill from Orange Olsen Dwelling.
Orange Olsen Guard Station
A photo of facility ORANGE OLSEN with No Amenities Shown
The bathroom at Orange Olsen Cabin

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