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Recreation Region: Superior Area

Savenac Bunkhouse

The Savenac Bunkhouse is one several rentals located at the Historic Savenac Tree Nursery. This historic tree nursery was founded in 1907 as a Forest Service tree nursery. Nursery operations concluded in 1969.

The Savenac compound includes a visitor center that is operated from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Located on the compound are memorials, and interpretive trails with plenty of room to roam. Beautiful Savenac Creek runs through the compound.

In winter, groomed snowmobile trails are available and opportunities abound for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.

Current Conditions
Will be closed June 1, 2025, to October 1, 2025, for facility upgrades.

General Information

Sleeping facilities consist of bunkbeds and twin beds with mattress covers. There are four rooms with two twin beds in each. Visitors need to bring bedding. Other accommodations include a single restroom with shower and a larger restroom with 3 sinks and two showers. There are no cooking or dining facilities in the bunkhouse; it is a sleeping facility only. The bunkhouse is a two-story building. Lookout Pass ski hill is located 10 miles west on Interstate 90. The world class "Route of the Hiawatha" is located 7 miles to the west for pristine mountain biking. Numerous mountain streams, the St. Regis River, hiking trails and alpine lakes are available for recreational activities within just a few minutes of Savenac. The road at the compound is plowed in winter. Bike rentals are available at Lookout Pass. View our brochure "Savenac Historic Tree Nursery."

May 1, 2024 - October 9, 2024

No cooking allowed in building. 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

Overnight Use:
$115 per night

$75 per night*
*Rental fee increases to $115 per night starting July 1, 2021.

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 47.386502

Longitude: -115.394824

Directions

The Savenac compound is located 90 miles west of Missoula, Montana on Interstate 90. Take Haugan exit #16. Compound is well signed and entrance is visible.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Last updated August 10th, 2025