Orange Olsen
Campground · Utah · 2 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Manti-La Sal National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 2
- Bookable sites
- 20 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 6
- People per site
- 7,230 ft
- Elevation
Overview
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.
Recreation
Joes Valley Reservoir offers boating and fishing opportunities just minutes away. A boat ramp is available on the east and west shorelines. Joes Valley Campground is located immediately south of Orange Olsen, with Joes Valley Group Pavilion only a mile away.Facilities
The Orange Olsen Dwelling and Cabin come equipped with flush restrooms, showers, and solar powered lights. The kitchens are equipped with sinks, stove and simple cookware (pots/pans, silverware, utensils). These facilities are not equipped with refrigerators so visitors will need to plan on cooling their perishables in other ways.
The Orange Olsen Dwelling has two bedrooms. One bedroom has two single twin sized beds with mattresses and the second bedroom has two sets of bunk beds with mattresses. You are allowed to have a boat trailer or utility trailer on site, however, it may be a tight fit if other vehicles are present. No RV/Motorhomes/Travel Trailers are permitted at this site.
The Orange Olsen Cabin has one bedroom including two sets of bunk beds with mattresses. You are allowed to have a boat trailer or utility trailer on sites. No RV/Motorhomes/Travel Trailers are permitted at this site.
Natural Features
The dwelling and cabin are set in an open sagebrush meadow interspersed with pinyon-juniper and ponderosa pine trees. There is no shade available.Nearby Attractions
Renowned bouldering opportunities abound in nearby Straight and Cottonwood Canyons. Popular mountain fisheries at Grassy Lake, Pete's Hole, and Potters Ponds are all within 10 miles of Orange Olsen. The 370-mile Arapeen Off-Highway Vehicle Trail System can be accessed directly from the dwelling and cabin.The facts
- Season: May 1 – Mid-October — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 2 bookable sites
- Vehicles up to 20 ft
- Up to 6 people per site
- Loops: Cabin, Dwelling
Site types
- 2 Cabin Nonelectric
Amenities
- Water hookups
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups, grills, shade, pets allowed.
2 campsites at Orange Olsen
Check-in 3:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Olsen Cabin | Cabin | Cabin Nonelectric | Parallel | Gravel | Slight | 20 ft | 4 | |
| Orange Olsen Dwelling | Dwelling | Cabin Nonelectric | Parallel | Gravel | Slight | 20 ft | 6 |
Getting there
39.30149, -111.29724 · 39°18'5.4"N 111°17'50.1"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 2.3 | 2.0 | 2.2 | 2.6 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 1.8 | 2.0 | 2.3 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Orange Olsen
- Can you reserve a site at Orange Olsen?
- Yes, Orange Olsen is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Orange Olsen have?
- 2 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Orange Olsen?
- 20 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Does Orange Olsen have hookups?
- Water.
- Are campfires allowed at Orange Olsen?
- Campfires are allowed at Orange Olsen. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Orange Olsen
- Joes Valley Reservoir 0.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Joes Valley Pavilion Group Site A 0.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Seely Creek Guard Station 7.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Potters Pond 10.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Indian Creek (Ut) 10.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Lake Hill 10.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Willow Lake 12.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Grassy Lake Fishing Site 2.3 mi · Facility
- Upper Joes Valley Dispersed Site 3.5 mi · Campground
- Joe's Valley Bouldering Area 6.4 mi · Facility
- New Joe's Bouldering Area CG 9.8 mi · Facility
- Duck Fork Fishing Site 12.1 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 435-384-2372
- Email r4_m-l_ferron@fs.fed.us
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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