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Savenac Cookhouse

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Savenac will be closed from June 1, 2025, through November 30, 2025, due to construction on the site. We will reopen sooner if the construction is completed sooner than anticipated.

Savenac will be closed from June 1, 2025, through November 30, 2025, due to construction on the site. We will reopen sooner if the construction is completed sooner than anticipated.

Savenac Cookhouse is located in Lolo National Forest, Montana, surrounded by forested terrain. The area experiences temperature highs around 80°F in summer and lows near 20°F in winter. Nearby attractions include the historic Savenac Nursery and the Hiawatha Trail, offering opportunities for exploration and outdoor activities.

Description

USDA Forest Service

Lolo National Forest

Overview

Savenac Cookhouse provides cooking and eating accommodations for large groups staying 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 nurseries in the West. The cookhouse can seat up to 30 people and offers somewhat modern facilities, as well as access to a variety of recreational opportunities. In addition, the cookhouse can sleep up to 9 people downstairs.

Recreation

A variety of historic sites and memorials, as well as interpretive trails, exist near the cookhouse. A self-guided tour of the nursery is available at the site to give visitors a 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 nearby 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.

Natural Features

The cookhouse is one of three rental cabins located at the Historic Savenac Nursery, which was founded in 1907 to grow trees for the Forest Service. Nursery operations concluded in 1969 and now the site is open to the public for recreation. The cookhouse 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.

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Location

Savenac Cookhouse is located in Montana

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Directions

From Missoula, travel west on Interstate 90 for 90 miles, to Haugan (Exit 16). Turn right at the stop sign. At the frontage road turn right, then take the first left, crossing the cattleguard. Signs are onsite if needed. Maps are available online or for purchase by calling the Superior Ranger District.

Address

209 W Riverside Ave.
Superior, MT 59872

Coordinates

47.3855556 N
115.3955556 W

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to camp at Savenac Cookhouse?

    Camping at Savenac Cookhouse can cost between $80.00 and $115.00 depending on the site.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Savenac Cookhouse?

    Savenac Cookhouse allows vehicles up to 60 feet.

  • Does Savenac Cookhouse have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Savenac Cookhouse does not have wifi.

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