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Savenac Cookhouse

Current Conditions

Savenac Historic Tree Nursery will be completely closed from May 23- June 22, 2026 to complete the construction started in 2025 and to address damage from winter storms that occurred in December 2025.

The Savenac Cookhouse is one of four 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.

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 in the area and opportunities abound for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.

View the site through the interactive map.

Savenac Cookhouse

Photos of the cookhouse at the historic Savenac area on the Lolo National Forest, Montana. (USDA Forest Service Photo)

Reservations

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General Information

The Savenac Cookhouse has a commercial range with grill and double ovens, microwave oven, assorted cooking utensils and service for 25 to 30 people, commercial dish washer, 2 refrigerators plus walk-in cooler for larger groups, dining area that can seat 25 to 30 and sleeping facilities for 9 with 3 bathrooms and 2 showers.

The sleeping facilities consist of 9 twin beds with mattress covers and are located in the basement. Two beds are in a separate room with the remaining beds located in a common group area. Visitors need to bring bedding.

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."

Year-round.

Arrival is no earlier than 2:00pm. Departure is no later than 11:00am.

No smoking in building.

Please visit the Forest's Alerts page for information on restrictions, in particular please review the Food/Wildlife Attractant Storage Order to help reduce the likelihood of human-to-bear conflicts.

Overnight Use:
$115 per night

Pets must be on leash in the main compound and not allowed in building.

Photo of the Superior District Office, Montana.

Address: PO Box 460 Superior, MT 59872
Phone: 406-822-4233
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 47.38602

Longitude: -115.394917

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. Located North of Interstate 90 located adjacent to the 50,000 Silver Dollar Inn and Bar.