Orange Olsen
Manti-La Sal National Forest — lakeside, fishing
Location: Ferron, UT, UT
Price: From $40 per night
Price range: $40–$60 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (29 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Orange Olsen offers scenic forest service cabins at 7,000 feet with panoramic views of Joes Valley Reservoir, providing boating and fishing opportunities minutes away. Google reviewers rate it 4.6/5 stars and rank it among their top five cabin experiences.
Wildlife alert: Bobcat, Coyote, Osprey, Clark's Nutcracker, and Western Terrestrial Garter Snake present in the area
Insider tips for Orange Olsen: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 2 sites and high demand Bring alternate light source — solar powered lighting may not function as advertised per camper reports Bring a cooler or ice chest — cabins have no refrigerator
Skip Orange Olsen if: You need electrical hookups — cabins have no electricity despite solar systems. You require modern amenities — reviewers note these are rough dwellings. You visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Orange Olsen: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Joes Valley Reservoir (FERRON , UT), Joes Valley Pavilion Group Site A (FERRON, UT), Cottonwood Canyon Campground (UT), Seely Creek Guard Station (Ferron, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Orange Olsen
Cell signal at Orange Olsen (Ferron, UT): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 2 sites and high demand
Bring alternate light source
solar powered lighting may not function as advertised per camper reports
Bring a cooler or ice chest
cabins have no refrigerator
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Orangeville, Utah, proceed west on Utah Highway 29 for approximately 10 miles 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. Turn right (north) on this gravel road for 200 feet. The Orange Olsen dwelling is to your left, Orange Olsen cabin is straight ahead.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Manti-La Sal National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Manti-La Sal National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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