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Orange Olsen

Orange Olsen Guard Station
Orange Olsen
Orange Olsen Cabin entrance
Orange Olsen
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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6.9%
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Jonah H

Verified

July 31, 2022 Stayed at: Orange Olsen Cabin, Loop: Cabin

4

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here! It was cleaner than expected and we loved the location. We hiked west of the cabin up into the nearby canyon and saw some deer. We hiked east of the cabin to the shoreline and saw a bald eagle. We swam by where the river came out from the west into the reservoir; it was away from the boats and fairly secluded. We had no problems starting fires in the ring and there was firewood already there. It was easy to locate more firewood, as there were piles of dried/dead juniper/sage brush wood, which worked quite well. It was a very simple vacation, and we loved it. Also, the water was AMAZING; best water I've ever had to drink!

Annette B

Verified

July 4, 2022 Stayed at: Orange Olsen Cabin, Loop: Cabin

4

clean, beds are hard, bring a foam pad. not assessable there's no rails on stairs or bathroom handles. a few trucks driving by and turning around but mostly quiet

judith k

Verified

June 23, 2022 Stayed at: Orange Olsen Cabin, Loop: Cabin

5

This cabin is in a terrific location, close to the reservoir, streams, etc. Cabin was very clean and had everything we needed. Nearby there are beautiful areas to visit by car, but not necessary. Highly recommended!

Quentin S

Verified

June 10, 2022 Stayed at: Orange Olsen Cabin, Loop: Cabin

5

We really enjoyed our stay at the cabin. It had a newly updated bathroom, new stove, new dishes and pots/pans. The cabin stayed cool even on hot days and heater worked great on cool mornings. The cabin exceeded our expectations and we would stay there again.

Annette B

Verified

May 30, 2022 Stayed at: Orange Olsen Dwelling, Loop: Dwelling

2

beds are not comfortable. noises at night makes it hard to sleep, mouse poo on table in the morning .i cleaned around and pulled cook stove out and mopped it, the water heater i used bleach and hot water and sprayed mouse droppings, there's a lot of dust in bedroom around beds near walls, beds are not for handicap, hard to get out of, need a futon or some kind of bed for handicap. Musty smell under kitchen sink, tried to clean it out, need a locked gate to the facility so random people don't drive up and stare at you. front yard tree needs trimming so you can see the water out window.
need a lock on the inside of back door for safety at night if someone knows the door code,

Stephanie O

Verified

October 2, 2021 Stayed at: Orange Olsen Cabin, Loop: Cabin

5

We enjoy this quiet old simple cabin. It has its own range to cook. Follow their advice, bring our own bedding, towels, hand soap, and trash bags. This is a a cabin where you pack out your own garbage.

John R

Verified

September 20, 2021 Stayed at: Orange Olsen Cabin, Loop: Cabin

4

This was a gorgeous location from which to explore the surrounding Joe's valley, the San Rafael Swell to the east and the high country of the Wasatch Plateau to the west. Remember to bring your own linens, including bath and kitchen towels. The kitchen was adequately stocked with utensils and pans for preparing meals, but none of the pots/pans had lids. So, bring your own as needed. The range and oven were mostly new, worked fine, but bring your own cookware if you plan on using the oven.

Annette B

Verified

July 19, 2021 Stayed at: Orange Olsen Dwelling, Loop: Dwelling

3

hot here .bring fans, dusty too and the drive way tracks in lots . floor was squeaky, the road to it was a joy . a truck load of sheep was in the road but ranchers rounded them up . beds were hard so bring some pads or pillows sewed together worked to make it more comfortable, bring coolers and ice / dry ice if you have food to cool. lots to see around area. atv trail walking trails at the end of drive way little stream on the path . no cell phone service so be prepared for that .store in Orangeville for gas and food and other stuff was great .great view from inside dwelling .solar power was good here ran fans and other stuff also. no shade at the picnic table outside .

Melissa J

Verified

June 27, 2021 Stayed at: Orange Olsen Dwelling, Loop: Dwelling

5

The cabin was lovely! We had a great time and it was so nice to have a shower each day. The lake was beautiful and there is an awesome place to rent jet skis and a fishing boat nearby.

Monica C

Verified

June 16, 2021 Stayed at: Orange Olsen Dwelling, Loop: Dwelling

5

Easy to find. Well kept space. Inexpensive, and a good quality. Beautiful area for lots of fun. Stove was a little tricky, but we figured it out.

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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