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Recreation Region: Ferron Recreation Region

Orange Olsen Cabin

Orange Olsen Cabin is located in the Joes Valley Recreation Area at ~7000' elevation in an open sagebrush meadow that is dotted with nearby pinyon-juniper and ponderosa pine trees.  There is no shade at the cabin.  The Cabin is adjacent to Orange Olsen Dwelling and the setting provides a panoramic view of Joes Valley & the Reservoir, which offers boating and fishing activities. A boat ramp is available on the east shoreline of the reservoir.  Joes Valley Campground is also located just south of Orange Olsen Cabin, and Joes Valley Pavilion Group Campground is just north of the cabin.

The Cabin can sleep up to four people in two sets of bunkbeds with mattresses, and it offers full amenities, including solar-powered lighting, water, and a flush toilet and shower in the bathroom.  The kitchen is equipped with sinks, a propane stove, a table and chairs, and simple cookware (pots/pans, silverware, utensils).  Basic cleaning supplies are also provided, along with toilet paper.

The Cabin may be reserved individually or together with the Orange Olsen Dwelling. One utility trailer is also allowed at the Cabin.

Nearby attractions include renowned bouldering opportunities in nearby Straight and Cottonwood Canyons, popular mountain fishing at nearby Grassy Lake, Pete's Hole, and Potters Ponds (all within 10 miles of Orange Olsen Cabin), as well as the 370-mile Arapeen Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Trail System that can be accessed directly from the Cabin.

 

Current Conditions
Typically reservable May-Mid October

Reservations at Recreation.Gov

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 cabin may be booked at Recreation.Gov through the middle of October.

General Information

May 1 - Mid-October

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 39.301943

Longitude: -111.296624

Directions

From Orangeville, Utah, head northwest on State Route 29 and travel for ~14 miles until you see Joes Valley Reservoir.  Continue to follow SR-29 around the reservoir for about 4.4 more miles, to the west side of the reservoir, until you get to Forest Road (FR) 0144.  Head north on FR 0144 for about 0.23 miles until you get to the second building, which is the cabin. 

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Last updated June 26th, 2025