Savenac Bunkhouse
Closed — Closed for the season. The bunkhouse operates from May 5 to October 15 annually. The facility will be closed for construction from May 16 through June 15, 2026.
From Recreation.gov
The Savenac Historic Tree Nursery will be closed for construction from 05/16/2026 through 06/15/2026. The facility will be under major renovation using Great American Outdoor Act funds. The Visitor Center and Self-Guided Tours will also be closed during this time.
From Recreation.gov
The Savenac Historic Tree Nursery will be closed for construction from 05/16/2026 through 06/15/2026. The facility will be under major renovation using Great American Outdoor Act funds. The Visitor Center and Self-Guided Tours will also be closed during this time.
R1-2024-01 Weed Free Forage & Mulch Products Order for the Northern Region
It is illegal to possess, store or transport straw, hay, grain, seed or other forage or mulch products on Forest Service lands without documentation that the product is certified as “weed free” by a state certification process that meets or exceeds the North American Weed Free Forage standards.
R1-2025-01 Camping stay limits & prohibitions on pallets and refuse use for target shooting
This order defines the maximum length of occupation at a single location or cumulatively at any number of locations within a calendar year, within all national forests in Montana, and the Dakota Prairie National Grasslands, Idaho Panhandle and Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests.
R1-2023-02 - NCDE Food and Wildlife Attractant Storage Order
Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem Food/Wildlife Attractant Storage Order for the Flathead, Lolo, Kootenai, Helena-Lewis and Clark, and Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forests within the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem.
Order 01-15-00-25-01: Bob Marshall, Scapegoat, and Great Bear Wilderness Restrictions
Occupancy and Use and Trail Restrictions for the entire Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex, as well as trail, stock, and camping restrictions on Our Lake Trail and lake area (Helena-Lewis and Clark NF), beneath the Chinese Wall (Helena-Lewis and Clark NF), and Castle Creek Riverside Campsite (Flathe
Deer Creek Bridge Closure - Superior Ranger District
Due to the recent weather event the Deer Creek Bridge on the Superior Ranger District was severely damaged and is unsafe for travel. For your health and safety please avoid travel in this area.
Ward Creek Road Closure- Superior Ranger District
Due to the recent weather event a portion of the Ward Creek Road is closed. For your health and safety please avoid travel in this area.
25-021-Lolo-D4 Stony Creek Cutoff Closure
The Stony Creek Cutoff Road (Road #5490) is closed for protection of Forest Service stock.
241-023-Lolo-D3 Plant Creek Road Closure
Motor vehicles are prohibited on a portion of Plant Creek Road, National Forest System Road 2132, due to damage following the Miller Peak Fire on the Missoula Ranger District.
About
Savenac Bunkhouse is one of three rental facilities at the Historic Savenac Tree Nursery in the Lolo National Forest of western Montana. This unique lodging option provides sleeping accommodations for up to 30 people in a converted two-story garage building that was once part of the U.S. Forest Service's largest and most beautiful tree nurseries in the West. The nursery operated from 1907 until 1969, and today the site is preserved for public recreation and historical interpretation. The bunkhouse offers four bedrooms with doors on the first floor, each containing two twin beds and a dresser, plus additional twin beds and bunkbeds in a large open area. The entire second floor is an open space with multiple twin beds and bunkbeds spanning the building. Two bathrooms provide flush toilets, sinks, and showers with running water. The facility is for sleeping only, with no kitchen or refrigeration available. Guests must bring their own bedding, towels, soap, and other necessities. The location provides access to diverse recreational opportunities year-round. The world-class Route of the Hiawatha Trail for mountain biking is just 7 miles west. Savenac Creek runs through the compound, and the St. Regis River and numerous mountain streams offer fishing, wading, and non-motorized boating nearby. Self-guided historic tours, interpretive trails, and memorials dot the nursery grounds. Winter brings groomed snowmobile trails, cross country skiing, and snowshoeing opportunities, with Lookout Pass ski area 10 miles west on Interstate 90. The facility is located close to the Idaho border in the Bitterroot Mountains, home to abundant wildlife including deer, elk, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, and black bears.
Directions
From Missoula, travel west on Interstate 90 for 90 miles to Exit 16 for Haugan. Turn right at the stop sign. At the frontage road turn right and take the first left across the cattleguard. Signs are present onsite.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $115 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 822-4233 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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