Orange Olsen Guard Station
The bathroom at Orange Olsen Cabin
The front porch of Orange Olsen Dwelling.
Some basic amenities are stored in the cabinets of both Orange Olsen Dwelling and Cabin.
Orange Olsen Cabin entrance

Featured amenities

Showers Showers
Kitchen Kitchen

Available sites

2 total sites

About Orange Olsen

Orange Olsen is located at 7 ft 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. 

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Showers Showers
Kitchen Kitchen
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Showers

Cabin Interior

  • Kitchen
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

2 Sites Available

Site
Price
🏠 Orange Olsen Cabin, Loop: Cabin Cabin
4 guests
🏠 Orange Olsen Dwelling, Loop: Dwelling Cabin
6 guests

Reviews (91)

What Guests Are Saying

The Orange Olsen Cabin offers a beautiful and relaxing getaway, with amenities like hot showers, a propane stove, and a fire pit, making it ideal for unwinding and enjoying outdoor activities. Guests appreciate the handmade kitchen cabinets, comfortable accommodations, and access to nearby biking trails and lakes. However, there are concerns about the digital front door lock security, privacy from local visitors using the free Wi-Fi, and the absence of a refrigerator or air conditioning.

Review Summary

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91 reviews
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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.

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.

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.

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 .

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 .

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.

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.

Location & Directions for Orange Olsen

Ferron Price Ranger District, Ferron, UT 84523 United States

Elevation: 2,204 ft

Getting There

From Orangeville, Utah, proceed west on Utah Highway 29 for approximately 10 mi to Joes Valley Reservoir. Continue on Hwy 29 around the north end of the reservoir to Forest Road 0144 where a sign directs you to Orange Olsen Administrative Site. Tu...

Nearest town

Ferron, UT - 29 mi

About 39 min to downtown

Highway access

The campground is accessible via Utah Highway 29, which connects to the local area. There are no nearby interstates or major highways within approximately 25 miles.

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

  • A key code is needed for cabin and dwelling access; contact the ranger district to confirm it before arrival.

Cancellation policy

  • Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
  • Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
  • Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
    • Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
  • Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
  • Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
  • Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.

Site capacity

  • Cabin and dwelling are available on a first-come, first-served basis if not reserved.
  • Walk-in reservations are limited to two nights to ensure priority for bookings.

Safety & rules

  • Cell service is limited in Joes Valley; plan your communication needs accordingly.
  • Guests must pack out all trash upon departure as garbage services are unavailable.
  • The guard station uses solar power; please conserve by turning off unused lights.

Utilities

  • Conserve water as the supply from the natural spring is limited to ensure availability for future guests.

Fires & fuel

  • Do not move firewood; obtain it locally to prevent pest spread.

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Last updated: October 18, 2026

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