Savenac West Cottage
Campground · Montana · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Lolo National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- 60 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 4
- People per site
- 3,136 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Savenac West Cottage provides a well-equipped kitchen and sleeping quarters for a family or small group of four people at the Savenac Historic Tree Nursery in the Lolo National Forest of Montana. The area is filled with history and was once the site of the U.S. Forest Service's largest and most beautiful nursery in the West. The cottage offers somewhat modern facilities, as well as access to a variety of recreational opportunities.Recreation
A variety of historic sites and memorials, as well as interpretive trails, are located around the cottage. A self-guided tour of the nursery is available to provide visitors with historical perspective. The world-class Route of the Hiawatha Trail is located just 7 miles to the west, offering pristine mountain biking. Numerous mountain streams and the St. Regis River are available for fishing, wading and non-motorized boating within just a few minutes of Savenac. The beautiful Savenac Creek runs through the compound. In the winter, trails in the area are groomed for snowmobile use and opportunities abound for cross country skiing and snowshoeing. Lookout Pass ski hill is located just 10 miles west, on Interstate 90.Facilities
Guests are required to clean the facility before leaving. Follow the cleaning instructions posted in the kitchen. Hosts are onsite to perform a checkout inspection before leaving the facility.
The cottage has two bedrooms, a bathroom, a kitchen and dining area, as well as a living room. It has one queen bed with mattress and two twin beds with mattresses that can sleep up to four people. The kitchen is equipped with an electric cook stove, a microwave, refrigerator and assorted cooking utensils and dishes for eating. The facility has running hot and cold water, flush toilets and a shower.
Guests will need to bring their own bedding, including sleeping bags, blankets and pillows, as well as towels, soap, toilet paper and other necessities.
The cottage is available year-round, except when it is reserved for administrative use or maintenance. It can be accessed by vehicle, however, in the winter four-wheel drive vehicles are recommended. Guests to the facility are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety.
The cottage is a locked facility. A key code will be sent in the reservation confirmation email. The key code will unlock the lock box located in the entry way of the cottage. The lock box holds the key to the front door. Please return the key to the lock box before leaving the facility.
Natural Features
The cottage is one of three rental cabins located at the Historic Savenac Nursery. The nursery was founded in 1907 to grow trees for the Forest Service Nursery operations, which were concluded in 1969. The site is now open to the public for recreation. The cottage was originally a residence and was converted in the 1970s to a space for eating and food preparation. The facilities are close to the Idaho border in the Bitterroot Mountains of western Montana. The Lolo National Forest is home to many species of wildlife, including deer, elk, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, mountain lions, moose and black bears.
Nearby Attractions
The nursery is located near Haugan, with easy access to Interstate 90. It is within walking distance of a family restaurant, gas and general store and gift shop. The Savenac compound also consists of a visitor center that is operated from Memorial Day through Labor Day.The facts
- 1 bookable site
- Vehicles up to 60 ft
- Up to 4 people per site
- Loops: AREA SAVENAC WEST COTTAGE
Site types
- 1 Cabin Electric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Shade
- Water hookups — not available
- Sewer hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, pets allowed.
1 campsite at Savenac West Cottage
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | AREA SAVENAC WEST COTTAGE | Cabin Electric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 4 |
Getting there
Traveling on Interstate 90 take Exit 16 at Haugan, Montana. At the stop sign head north to the frontage road. At the frontage road turn right and take the first left, crossing the cattle guard. Signs are onsite to follow. Maps are available online or for purchase by calling the Superior Ranger District.
47.38564, -115.39583 · 47°23'8.3"N 115°23'45.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 84°F in Jul, down to 31°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 31 | 37 | 44 | 54 | 65 | 71 | 84 | 83 | 72 | 53 | 38 | 31 |
| Low °F | 17 | 18 | 23 | 27 | 34 | 40 | 43 | 41 | 35 | 30 | 24 | 18 |
| Precip in | 5.3 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 1.8 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 5.1 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.3 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 Savenac West Cottage
- Can you reserve a site at Savenac West Cottage?
- Yes, Savenac West Cottage is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Savenac West Cottage have?
- 1 site.
- What is the maximum RV length at Savenac West Cottage?
- 60 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Does Savenac West Cottage have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
- Are campfires allowed at Savenac West Cottage?
- Campfires are allowed at Savenac West Cottage. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Savenac West Cottage also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Savenac West Cottage's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- $40* per night. *Rental Fee increases April 1, 2021 to $80 per night. Visit Recreation.gov to make reservations.
Restrictions:
- No smoking in building. Pets must be on leash in the main compound and not allowed in building. Bear Safety and Food Storage Requirements Information
Camping near Savenac West Cottage
- Savenac Bunkhouse less than 0.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
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- Savenac East Cottage (MT) less than 0.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Up Up Lookout 4.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cabin City Campground (MT) 6.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Deer Creek Campground 2.4 mi · Campground
- Up Up 40-Foot Lookout Tower 4.4 mi · Campground
- Gold Rush Campground 10.3 mi · Campground
- Little Joe Campground - Lolo NF 14.5 mi · Facility
- Tin Can Flat Campground 15.1 mi · Facility
- Lookout Pass Ski and Recreation Area 15.3 mi · Facility
- Conrad Crossing Campground 15.7 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 406-822-4233
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-07-18.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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