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Orange Olsen Campground

Manti-La Sal National Forest, Utah

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As of October 2026, Orange Olsen Campground is a campground in Manti-La Sal National Forest, Utah with 2 campsites. Orange Olsen Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Orange Olsen Campground is located at 39.3015° N, 111.2972° W.

people allowed on 1 of 2 sites: 4
people allowed on the largest site: 6

Orange Olsen Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Stay and booking rules

Maximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive days

Published by Recreation.gov for Orange Olsen Campground, read on September 29, 2026.

Campsites at Orange Olsen Campground

Cabin 2
Hookups 2

Amenities

restrooms
showers

At a glance: Setting: Mountain.

Things to do: fishing, boating, hiking, climbing.

All sites at Orange Olsen Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps	Hookups
Orange Olsen Cabin	Cabin	Cabin	4	Electric, Water
Orange Olsen Dwelling	Dwelling	Cabin	6	Electric

About Orange Olsen Campground

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.

Rules and notices at Orange Olsen Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Orange Olsen Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

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.

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.

Walk-in reservations may only be made for two nights at a time in order to maintain a priority for reservations.

Cell service is limited in Joes Valley, so please plan accordingly.

Garbage services are not available at this site and guests are expected to pack out all trash upon departure.

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.

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.

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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Orange Olsen Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Orange Olsen Campground?

Orange Olsen Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Orange Olsen Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Orange Olsen Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Orange Olsen Campground have?

Orange Olsen Campground has 2 campsites.