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Orange Olsen

Orange Olsen Guard Station
Orange Olsen
Orange Olsen Cabin entrance
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The bathroom at Orange Olsen Cabin

Featured amenities

Showers
Showers
Kitchen
Kitchen

About 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. 

Number of accommodations: 2

Campground Amenities

  • Potable Water
    Potable Water
  • Showers
    Showers
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently closed - Opens on May 15

Sites & Availability

2 Sites Available

Site
Price
🏠 Orange Olsen Cabin, Loop: Cabin
4 guests · Campfire
Price not available
🏠 Orange Olsen Dwelling, Loop: Dwelling
6 guests · Campfire
Price not available

Reviews (29)

What Guests Are Saying

Orange Olsen Cabin offers a relaxing getaway with amazing views and easy access to outdoor activities like mountain biking and fishing. Guests appreciate the comfortable amenities, including hot water, a propane stove, and free Wi-Fi. However, concerns were raised about security due to the digital door lock and some privacy issues with nearby visitors.

Review Summary

4.5
29 reviews
5
65.5%
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4
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6.9%
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Joseph D

Verified

December 20, 2025 Stayed at: Orange Olsen Cabin, Loop: Cabin

5

Great place to unwind, and get away from technology and city life.

Kurt J

Verified

July 15, 2025 Stayed at: Orange Olsen Cabin, Loop: Cabin

5

The Orange Olsen Cabin was a great place to stay and relax! Having a hot shower after a day of playing outside (& camping with no shower for several days before) was amazing! The stove made cooking quick and easy, & the firepit was a great to relax at night. I would definitely recommend the Littles Creek mountain bike trails, which can be easily accessed from the cabin! Enjoyed Joes Valley Reservoir, and explored the roads and trails around the area. I will definitely be back!

Stephen N

Verified

May 29, 2025 Stayed at: Orange Olsen Cabin, Loop: Cabin

5

Great little cabin. You can see the kitchen cabinets are hand made. Could use a cutting board in kitchen. Lots of hot water. Heating system works well. Amazing views, very private.. Not only do you have the Wasatch mountains it’s not far from the San Rafael Swell. Beautiful fly fishing stream just minutes from cabin plus the lake.

Robert P

Verified

November 8, 2024 Stayed at: Orange Olsen Cabin, Loop: Cabin

5

The good:
We would certainly stay again! One of the top five cabins/lookouts we’ve stayed in out of 40. All the comforts of home accept no refrigerator, or AC.

The solar powered plugs and lights are very helpful.

There are four rooms. The main kitchen/dining room, bedroom with two sets of bunk beds with ladders for top bunks with super comfy mattresses, the bathroom and a mudroom.

Nobody has mentioned the FREE WIFI courtesy of the local utility company! While there is no cell service you could use WIFI calling if needed.

It has running water, kitchen sink, propane stove/oven/heater/water heater, dishes, pots, pans, glasses & silverware. 6 place dining table.

There is a bathroom with shower/tub, sink and even one of those fancy indoor toilets with TP! HA!

Nice picnic table with fire pit but no wood is supplied. There is also no ax or maul so make sure to bring those if needed.

With the dwelling available next door if you had a large group you could rent both at the same time.

The nearby lake with boating and fishing and many nearby road/trails will keep you busy.

The bad:
They have a digital front door lock so there is no latch to attach your own lock while you are away. Who knows how many people have the code and how often it is changed. Don’t leave any valuables while gone.

As another mentioned there is no way to lock the front door from inside either when you go to bed! People do get their dates confused so there is a chance somebody could come in while you are sleeping.

The free WIFI is known about by some locals as they came up at different times even at night just to use it. They ignored the “Official Vehicles Only” sign and drive right up to the tower.

It would be nice if a locked gate and some fencing were put at the front to block access.

There are a few trees between the dwelling and the cabin providing some privacy. If you want to be alone and not hear or see others then this is not a place for you.

Limited rental window dates.

Jack F

Verified

July 16, 2024 Stayed at: Orange Olsen Dwelling, Loop: Dwelling

5

Clean. Great to have flush toilets and solar power.

Nathan F

Verified

October 1, 2023 Stayed at: Orange Olsen Cabin, Loop: Cabin

5

Beautiful location. Cabin was clean. Kitchen area was great. Bathroom and hot shower were major bonus.

Cydoran D

Verified

August 9, 2023 Stayed at: Orange Olsen Cabin, Loop: Cabin

5

Great cabin! The view is amazing and you can’t beat the price for what you get. Already looking forward to renting both cabins again next year!

Cydoran D

Verified

August 9, 2023 Stayed at: Orange Olsen Dwelling, Loop: Dwelling

5

Great cabin! Can’t beat the price and the amenities make it feel like home away from home. Can’t wait to book again next year!

Ken S

Verified

July 7, 2023 Stayed at: Orange Olsen Cabin, Loop: Cabin

5

It was absolutely the best camp I have stayed in. I would recommend it all.

Melanie C

Verified

July 2, 2023 Stayed at: Orange Olsen Cabin, Loop: Cabin

5

amazing way to camp- did not want to tent and found this option. Great accommodations only complaint was the septic system filled up after one person showered. So plan accordingly. great location !!!!

Location Orange Olsen

Address:
Ferron Price Ranger District
Ferron, UT, 84523
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 39.3015 / -111.297

Elevation: 2204 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

A combination key code is required to open the lock on the cabin and dwelling doors. Prior to arrival, it is recommended that occupants call either the the Ferron Ranger District office at (435) 384-2372, Sanpete Ranger District at (435) 283-4151, or the Manti-La Sal National Forest Supervisor Office at (435) 637-2817 Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. MST, to confirm the code.

General

If not reserved, the dwelling and cabin are available on a first-come, first-served basis through Forest Service offices in Ephraim, Ferron or Price.

General

Walk-in reservations may only be made for two nights at a time in order to maintain a priority for reservations.

General

Cell service is limited in Joes Valley, so please plan accordingly.

General

Garbage services are not available at this site and guests are expected to pack out all trash upon departure.

General

Be Water Wise! The running water in the Orange Olsen structures comes from a nearby natural spring and, therefore, can be limited. Conserving water while visiting Joes Valley helps ensure that the resource stays available for you and future occupants.

General

This guard station is solar powered, please use wisely. Turn off lights that aren't in use. Power is for lights and phone charging only.  

General

Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.

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