This site is forested and shady, and is located in a narrow canyon bottom
along a stream. A hiking trail is available nearby.

<p>This site is forested and shady, and is located in a narrow canyon bottom along a stream. A hiking trail is available nearby.</p>

Bird's eye view of the campground

Gold Rush Campground

This campground is in a moist river bottom cedar forest (bring your bug
repellent in June and July). Adjacent Thompson River offers fishing
opportunities. Access for large vehicles can be challenging.

<p>This campground is in a moist river bottom cedar forest (bring your bug repellent in June and July). Adjacent Thompson River offers fishing opportunities. Access for large vehicles can be challenging.</p>

Copper King Campground

This is an open, sunny site in the canyon bottom along the river. There is a
forest nearby and fishing opportunities in the Thompson River.

<p>This is an open, sunny site in the canyon bottom along the river. There is a forest nearby and fishing opportunities in the Thompson River.</p>

Clark Memorial Campground

## Overview

Savenac East 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 14 miles to the
west at Taft Exit # 5, 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 16 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 modern bathroom and kitchen, a 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
a stove, a microwave, refrigerator and assorted cooking utensils and dishes
for eating.

Guests will need to bring their own bedding, including sleeping bags, blankets
and pillows, as well as towels, soap, and other necessities.

The cottage is available May to October, except when it is reserved for
administrative use or maintenance. 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 four rental cabins located at the Historic Savenac
Nursery. The nursery was founded in 1907 to grow trees for the Forest Service
Nursery operations that concluded in 1969. The site is now open to the public
for recreation.

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

Savenac is in Haugan, Montana 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Savenac East 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.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>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.</p>
<p>The world-class Route of the Hiawatha Trail is located just 14 miles to the west at Taft Exit # 5, 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. </p>
<p>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 16 miles west, on Interstate 90.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>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.</p>

<p>The cottage has two bedrooms, a modern bathroom and kitchen, a 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 a stove, a microwave, refrigerator and assorted cooking utensils and dishes for eating. </p>

<p>Guests will need to bring their own bedding, including sleeping bags, blankets and pillows, as well as towels, soap, and other necessities. </p>

<p>The cottage is available May to October, except when it is reserved for administrative use or maintenance. Guests to the facility are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety.  </p>

<p>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.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>The cottage is one of four rental cabins located at the Historic Savenac Nursery. The nursery was founded in 1907 to grow trees for the Forest Service Nursery operations that concluded in 1969. The site is now open to the public for recreation. </p>
<p>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.</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Savenac is in Haugan, Montana 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.</p>

Savenac East Cottage1

Photo of the East Cottage from the east entrance road.

Savenac East Cottage 2

Living room in East Cottage.

Queen Bed in East Cottage.

Savenac East Cottage

Entrance

Winter pond view.

Winter at Savenac.

Savenac Creek 2

Savenac Creek

Savenac East Cottage (MT)

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

## 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
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.<h2>Recreation</h2>
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.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>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.</p>

<p>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.<br>  <br>Guests will need to bring their own bedding, including sleeping bags, blankets and pillows, as well as towels, soap, toilet paper and other necessities. <br>  <br>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.  <br><br>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.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>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.</p>
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
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.

Outside view the West Cottage

Savenac Yellowstone Bridge

Savenac West Cottage Kitchen

Savenac West Cottage Spare Bedroom

Savenac Visitor Center

Savenac West Cottage Master Bedroom

Savenac West Cottage Bathroom

Savenac West Cottage winter.

Savenac Pond in Front

Savenac West Cottage

Savenac Pond

Savenac West Cottage.

Livingroom and dining area.

Master bedroom.

Kitchen

## Overview

Savenac Bunkhouse provides sleeping 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 bunkhouse can sleep up
to 30 people and 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,
exist near the bunkhouse. A self-guided tour of the nursery is also available,
giving visitors some background on the history of the site. 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.

## Facilities

Guests are required to clean the facility before leaving. Follow the cleaning
instructions posted on the door. Hosts are onsite to perform a checkout
inspection before leaving the facility.

The two-story bunkhouse has four bedrooms with doors, each containing two twin
beds and a dresser, and a large open area with several twin beds and bunkbeds
on the first floor. Upstairs are multiple twin beds and bunkbeds in a large
open space spanning the entire building. Every bed comes with a mattress. The
bunkhouse has two bathrooms (one small and one large) with running water,
flush toilets, sinks and showers. It can accommodate up to 30 people and is a
sleeping facility only.  
  
Guests will need to bring their own bedding, including sleeping bags, blankets
and pillows, as well as towels, soap, and other necessities.  
  
The bunkhouse is available from May 5 to October 15 each year, except when it
is reserved for administrative use or maintenance. It can be accessed by
vehicle. Guests to the bunkhouse are responsible for their own travel
arrangements and safety.  
  
The bunkhouse does not have kitchen or refrigeration facilities for food.
Bunkhouse renters may not use the cookhouse unless they rent the cookhouse in
addition to the bunkhouse.

## Natural Features

The bunkhouse 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 that concluded in 1969. The site is now open to the public
for recreation. The bunkhouse was originally a garage and has been converted
to sleeping quarters. 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Savenac Bunkhouse provides sleeping 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 bunkhouse can sleep up to 30 people and offers somewhat modern facilities, as well as access to a variety of recreational opportunities.<h2>Recreation</h2>
A variety of historic sites and memorials, as well as interpretive trails, exist near the bunkhouse. A self-guided tour of the nursery is also available, giving visitors some background on the history of the site.
  
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.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Guests are required to clean the facility before leaving. Follow the cleaning instructions posted on the door.   Hosts are onsite to perform a checkout inspection before leaving the facility.</p>
<p>The two-story bunkhouse has four bedrooms with doors, each containing two twin beds and a dresser, and a large open area with several twin beds and bunkbeds on the first floor.  Upstairs are multiple twin beds and bunkbeds in a large open space spanning the entire building.  Every bed comes with a mattress. The bunkhouse has two bathrooms (one small and one large) with running water, flush toilets, sinks and showers. It can accommodate up to 30 people and is a sleeping facility only.<br>  <br>Guests will need to bring their own bedding, including sleeping bags, blankets and pillows, as well as towels, soap, and other necessities.  <br>  <br>The bunkhouse is available from May 5 to October 15 each year, except when it is reserved for administrative use or maintenance. It can be accessed by vehicle. Guests to the bunkhouse are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety.<br><br>The bunkhouse does not have kitchen or refrigeration facilities for food.  Bunkhouse renters may not use the cookhouse unless they rent the cookhouse in addition to the bunkhouse.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The bunkhouse 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 that concluded in 1969. The site is now open to the public for recreation. The bunkhouse was originally a garage and has been converted to sleeping quarters.
  
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.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
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.

Savenac Bunkhouse 1

Savenac Bunkhouse 4

Savenac Bunkhouse 2

Savenac Bunkhouse.

Savenac Bunkhouse picnic area

Savenac Bunkhouse 3

Yellowstone bridge over Savenac creek.

Picnic area.

Visitor Center

Front pond.

Fire Pit Area

Savenac Bunkhouse

## 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.

## 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 cookhouse is equipped with a large kitchen including a commercial-grade
stove with grills, burners, and double ovens, a commercial diswasher, a
walking refrigerator/freezer, two standard refrigerators, coffee pots, a
microwave, and assorted cooking utensils, pots, pans, dishes and tableware for
25 to 30 people. The facility also has a dining area with tables and chairs
that can seat 25 to 30 people, and a bathroom.  
  
Downstairs, the cookhouse has 9 twin beds with mattresses, mostly in one large
room, two bathrooms with showers, and a few dressers.  
  
Guests will need to bring their own food and supplies as well as ice and any
additional equipment that is needed. Guest will also need to bring their own
bedding, including sleeping bags, blankets and pillows, as well as towels,
soap, and other necessities. Guests are required to clean the facility before
leaving.  
  
The cookhouse is available year-round, except when it is reserved for
administrative use or maintenance. It can be accessed by vehicle. Guests in
the cookhouse are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety,
and must bring some of their own amenities.  
  
Additional sleeping quarters are available in the bunkhouse, but the bunkhouse
must be rented in addition to the cookhouse.

## 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
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.<h2>Recreation</h2>
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.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>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.</p>
<p>The cookhouse is equipped with a large kitchen including a commercial-grade stove with grills, burners, and double ovens, a commercial diswasher, a walking refrigerator/freezer, two standard refrigerators, coffee pots, a microwave, and assorted cooking utensils, pots, pans, dishes and tableware for 25 to 30 people. The facility also has a dining area with tables and chairs that can seat 25 to 30 people, and a bathroom.<br><br>Downstairs, the cookhouse has 9 twin beds with mattresses, mostly in one large room, two bathrooms with showers, and a few dressers.<br>  <br>Guests will need to bring their own food and supplies as well as ice and any additional equipment that is needed. Guest will also need to bring their own bedding, including sleeping bags, blankets and pillows, as well as towels, soap, and other necessities.  Guests are required to clean the facility before leaving. <br>  <br>The cookhouse is available year-round, except when it is reserved for administrative use or maintenance. It can be accessed by vehicle. Guests in the cookhouse are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring some of their own amenities.<br><br>Additional sleeping quarters are available in the bunkhouse, but the bunkhouse must be rented in addition to the cookhouse.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
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.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
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.

Savenac Cookhouse winter.

Savenac Cookhouse

Picnic Area

Cookhouse basement. 2

Yellowstone bridge across Savenac Creek.

Firepit Area

Savenac Cookhouse winter. 1

Cookhouse 2

Savenac pond.

Kitchen 2

Kitchen 1

Pond at Entrance

Dining area.

Geese on the Pond

Sleeping barracks with 3 twin beds with a closed door.

Cookhouse basement room.

## Overview

Cabin City Campground is located 2.5 miles off of Interstate 90, Exit 22 and
is 30 minutes west of Superior, Montana. It is a wooded quiet site adjacent to
12 Mile Creek. The paved campground has 24 sites total. There is water, vault
toilets, trash services, picnic tables, fire rings, and Camp Hosts. A short
interpretative trail is on site.

## Recreation

Cabin City Campground is located 20 miles from the Hiawatha Bike Trail. The St
Regis River and 12 mile Creek provide good areas to fish and nature watch. The
Cabin City Campground is one of three full-service campgrounds located along
Interstate 90 between Idaho and Missoula, Montana.

## Facilities

Cabin City Campground is paved and has vault toilets, potable water, a Camp
Host, and trash services. Each site has a parking space, picnic table, and
fire ring. There are 24 sites total with 12 located in Loop A and 12 located
in Loop B. Sites 1 -6 are reservable. Sites 7-12 are first-come, first-serve.

## Natural Features

The campground is at 3200 feet in elevation and is surrounded by trees and 12
Mile Creek runs adjacent to it. The campground is fairly flat and easily
accessible from Interstate 90.

## Nearby Attractions

Missoula is 65 miles to the east.

Superior is 30 miles to the east.

St. Regis is 15 miles to the east.

Route of the Hiawatha Trail is 30 miles to the west.

Lookout Ski Area / Idaho is 40 miles to the west.

Alberton Gorge is 45 miles to the east.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Cabin City Campground is located 2.5 miles off of Interstate 90, Exit 22 and is 30 minutes west of Superior, Montana.  It is a wooded quiet site adjacent to 12 Mile Creek. The paved campground has 24 sites total. There is water, vault toilets, trash services, picnic tables, fire rings, and Camp Hosts.   A short interpretative trail is on site.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Cabin City Campground is located 20 miles from the Hiawatha Bike Trail.  The St Regis River and 12 mile Creek provide good areas to fish and nature watch.  The Cabin City Campground is one of three full-service campgrounds located along Interstate 90 between Idaho and Missoula, Montana.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Cabin City Campground is paved and has vault toilets, potable water, a Camp Host, and trash services.  Each site has a parking space, picnic table, and fire ring. There are 24 sites total with 12 located in Loop A and 12 located in Loop B.  Sites 1 -6 are reservable.  Sites 7-12 are first-come, first-serve.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>The campground is at 3200 feet in elevation and is surrounded by trees and 12 Mile Creek runs adjacent to it.  The campground is fairly flat and easily accessible from Interstate 90.</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Missoula is 65 miles to the east.</p>
<p>Superior is 30 miles to the east.</p>
<p>St. Regis is 15 miles to the east.</p>
<p>Route of the Hiawatha Trail is 30 miles to the west.</p>
<p>Lookout Ski Area / Idaho is 40 miles to the west.</p>
<p>Alberton Gorge is 45 miles  to the east.</p>

* $15.00 per night per site. $5.00 for extra vehicles not in tow.
  * Scan and Pay is available for all first come first served sites. The QR code is posted at the campground fee station. You must have the most recent recreation.gov mobile app. Cost is $15.00 per site with a $1.50 service fee. The mobile app will only allow you to pay for 1 night at a time.
  * Reservations can be made 3 days before arrival through recreation.gov 
  * Recreation.gov charges $15.00 per site with an $8.00 service fee.

Cabin City Primary Image

Loop A Site 5

Cabin City Campground image 2

Loop A Site 8

Group Fire Ring

Loop A Site 7

Loop A Site 3

Loop A Site 2

Bear Proof Food Storage

Loop B Site 3

Loop B Site 5

Loop B Site 4

Loop B Site 11

Loop A Site 1

Loop A Site 4

Loop B Site 6

Loop B Site 9

Loop A Site 12

Water Spigot

Loop B Site 8

Cabin City Campground

Bear Proof Trash Containers

Loop B Site 1

Loop A Site 9

Loop B Site 10

Loop B Site 2

Vault Toilet

Loop B Site 12

Loop A Site 10

Loop B Site 7

Loop A Site 11

Loop A Site 6

Cabin City Campground (MT)

Cabin City Campground will be closed for the 2026 summer season due to
extensive storm damage. Please contact Superior Ranger District at
406-822-4233 mid-summer for an update.

Five dispersed camping sites with fire rings are available for small RVs or
tent camping, with nearby fishing, hiking, mushroom and berry picking.  
Pack it in/Pack it out.

<p>Five dispersed camping sites with fire rings are available for small RVs or tent camping, with nearby fishing, hiking, mushroom and berry picking.<br />Pack it in/Pack it out.</p>

Deer Creek Campground

## Overview

The Big Hole Lookout offers guests an opportunity to experience an old-time
Forest Service lookout. The tower commands an impressive 360 degree view of
valleys and mountain ranges for miles and miles. The structure is small and is
not elevated like many other lookouts, and is available for rent from June to
early October each year.

2021 is the first year the lookout will be available to the public to rent. We
are excited to offer this new, unique opportunity on the Plains/Thompson Falls
Ranger District.

The lookout can be accessed on the Big Hole Lookout Trail by foot, horse or
bicycle for 3 miles, one way, on a easy to moderate trail. Guests are
responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring
several of their own amenities. From Plains, Montana plan on at least a 60 -
90 minute drive to the Big Hole Lookout Trailhead on a steep and winding road.

## Recreation

Big Hole Lookout has an amazing 360 degree view of several mountain peaks and
ranges. Various non-motorized trails link to the site allowing renters to
hike, bike, or ride for several miles. The area is popular for wildlife
viewing, star gazing, and enjoying the piece and quiet of the backcountry.

## Facilities

The 14-by-14 structure is small, but can accommodate up to four people. There
is a twin bed for with a mattress pad, two cots, a table with two chairs, and
a wood stove. No other furnishings are provided. A rustic outhouse with a
vault toilet is available about 200 feet from the lookout. Guests will need to
bring water for drinking, cooking and cleaning purposes, as well as their own
bedding and cots for additional sleeping options, cooking and eating equipment
and fuel, cooking and eating utensils, flashlights, matches and toilet paper,
among other necessities. There is no water available at the site, however, 3/4
mile downhill of the lookout is a spring with non-potable water. There is room
plenty of room outside the tower for tents or stock animals. Guests should be
prepared for cold and often wet or damp weather, even if the weather in the
valley is warm and dry. Food, garbage and other waste needs to be put away at
all times to avoid attracting bears. Firewood may be collected locally for the
wood stove.

## Natural Features

Big Hole Peak Lookout was built for what was originally the Cabinet National
Forest in 1930. It is a ‘Grange Hall’ type lookout; 14 feet square with four
courses of large logs atop a short talus foundation. This type of lookout
predates the standard L-4 design, and due to the difficulty in its
construction, is quite rare. In fact Big Hole Peak Lookout is one of only two
remaining intact lookouts of this kind on the Lolo National Forest. It was
determined eligible for the National Register of Historic Places in 1984 for
the Lookouts on the Lolo Project. The site has not been used for fire
detection purposes since 1972.

The 2 million-acre forest includes four wilderness areas and a wide variety of
trees, plants and wildlife. The area is home to mountain goats, bighorn sheep,
elk, moose, deer and grizzly and black bears (learn more about bear safety).
Both the bald and golden eagle reside in the forest, along with trumpeter
swan, herons and dozens of varieties of ducks.

## Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (406) 210-5287.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>The Big Hole Lookout offers guests an opportunity to experience an old-time Forest Service lookout. The tower commands an impressive 360 degree view of valleys and mountain ranges for miles and miles. The structure is small and is not elevated like many other lookouts, and is available for rent from June to early October each year.  </p>
<p>2021 is the first year the lookout will be available to the public to rent.  We are excited to offer this new, unique opportunity on the Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District.</p>
<p>The lookout can be accessed on the Big Hole Lookout Trail by foot, horse or bicycle for 3 miles, one way, on a easy to moderate trail.  Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.  From Plains, Montana plan on at least a 60 - 90 minute drive to the Big Hole Lookout Trailhead on a steep and winding road.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Big Hole Lookout has an amazing 360 degree view of several mountain peaks and ranges.   Various non-motorized trails link to the site allowing renters to hike, bike, or ride for several miles.   The area is popular for wildlife viewing, star gazing, and enjoying the piece and quiet of the backcountry. </p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The 14-by-14 structure is small, but can accommodate up to four people. There is a twin bed for with a mattress pad, two cots, a table with two chairs, and a wood stove. No other furnishings are provided. A rustic outhouse with a vault toilet is available about 200 feet from the lookout. Guests will need to bring water for drinking, cooking and cleaning purposes, as well as their own bedding and cots for additional sleeping options, cooking and eating equipment and fuel, cooking and eating utensils, flashlights, matches and toilet paper, among other necessities. There is no water available at the site, however, 3/4 mile downhill of the lookout is a spring with non-potable water. There is room plenty of room outside the tower for tents or stock animals. Guests should be prepared for cold and often wet or damp weather, even if the weather in the valley is warm and dry. Food, garbage and other waste needs to be put away at all times to avoid attracting bears. Firewood may be collected locally for the wood stove.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Big Hole Peak Lookout was built for what was originally the Cabinet National Forest in 1930.  It is a ‘Grange Hall’ type lookout; 14 feet square with four courses of large logs atop a short talus foundation. This type of lookout predates the standard L-4 design, and due to the difficulty in its construction, is quite rare. In fact Big Hole Peak Lookout is one of only two remaining intact lookouts of this kind on the Lolo National Forest.  It was determined eligible for the National Register of Historic Places in 1984 for the Lookouts on the Lolo Project. The site has not been used for fire detection purposes since 1972.</p>
<p>The 2 million-acre forest includes four wilderness areas and a wide variety of trees, plants and wildlife. The area is home to mountain goats, bighorn sheep, elk, moose, deer and grizzly and black bears (learn more about bear safety). Both the bald and golden eagle reside in the forest, along with trumpeter swan, herons and dozens of varieties of ducks.</p>

<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (406) 210-5287.

View of Big Hole Lookout and surrounding area.

Big Hole Lookout

A wood stove, a bed, and a beautiful view.

Big Hole Lookout Inside 2

Big Hole Lookout Inside

Big Hole Lookout with its shutters open during the summer.

Big Hole Lookout Up Close

Big Hole views 2.

Big Hole

Big Hole views

Big Hole fire pit.

Big Hole Lookout inside 3.

Big Hole Lookout inside 3

Big Hole Lookout 1

Big Hole views 3.

Big Hole Lookout (MT)

## Overview

Up Up Lookout is 40 feet tall and perched on a beautiful rock pinnacle in the
Bitterroot Mountains of western Montana. It is close to the Idaho border,
giving guests a bird's eye view of the entire area. The lookout is a fantastic
place by which to view the St. Regis River drainage and the high alpine
country.  
  
The tower can be accessed by vehicle. Children are discouraged, as the tower
has an exterior open stairway. Guests are responsible for their own travel
arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.

## Recreation

The Up Up Ridge Trail takes visitors into the spectacular Ward and Eagle peaks
roadless area, where visitors will find several scenic alpine lakes and
various points of exploration. The trail leads to other trails, which take
hikers and mountain bikers to the 7,300-foot Eagle Peak, providing ample views
of the surrounding area.  
  
Big game hunters often camp along the ridge. It is also a great place to see
vibrantly colored fall leaves, beautiful waterfalls, wildlife, do some berry
picking and even fishing. The area holds many scenic and recreational
attractions. The trail leads all the way to the Idaho state line, near Ward
Peak.

## Facilities

THE LOOKOUT CAN SLEEP UP TO FOUR PEOPLE AND IS EQUIPPED WITH ONE TWIN BED AND
MATTRESS PAD. IT IS RECOMMENED TO BRING ADDITIONAL COTS TO SLEEP ON. It has
propane lights and a heater. There are no cooking facilities or refrigeration.
A campfire ring with a grill and a picnic table are provided at the base of
the tower, along with an outhouse with a pit toilet. Guests will need to bring
water for drinking, cooking and cleaning purposes, as well as cooking
equipment and fuel. Cots, bedding, towels, soap, cooking and eating utensils,
matches, toilet paper and garbage bags are not provided. Guests will need to
clean the facility prior to leaving.

## Natural Features

The wooden tower was built in the 1930s and used as a fire lookout for several
years. It is situated between the main highway and the Idaho border, at an
elevation of 5,900 feet. With the growing use of aircraft for fire detection,
fewer lookouts have been staffed in recent years and many are converted to
cabin rentals available to the public.  
  
The Lolo National Forest is home to many species of wildlife, from mule deer,
whitetail deer, elk, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, black bear, mountain lions
and moose, to many varieties of smaller animals and birds. Wildlife viewing
areas offer guests ample opportunity to view animals in their natural habitat.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Up Up Lookout is 40 feet tall and perched on a beautiful rock pinnacle in the Bitterroot Mountains of western Montana. It is close to the Idaho border, giving guests a bird's eye view of the entire area. The lookout is a fantastic place by which to view the St. Regis River drainage and the high alpine country.
<br/><br/>
The tower can be accessed by vehicle. Children are discouraged, as the tower has an exterior open stairway. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.<h2>Recreation</h2>
The Up Up Ridge Trail takes visitors into the spectacular Ward and Eagle peaks roadless area, where visitors will find several scenic alpine lakes and various points of exploration. The trail leads to other trails, which take hikers and mountain bikers to the 7,300-foot Eagle Peak, providing ample views of the surrounding area. 
<br/><br/>
Big game hunters often camp along the ridge. It is also a great place to see vibrantly colored fall leaves, beautiful waterfalls, wildlife, do some berry picking and even fishing. The area holds many scenic and recreational attractions. The trail leads all the way to the Idaho state line, near Ward Peak.<h2>Facilities</h2>
THE LOOKOUT CAN SLEEP UP TO FOUR PEOPLE AND IS EQUIPPED WITH ONE TWIN BED AND MATTRESS PAD. IT IS RECOMMENED TO BRING ADDITIONAL COTS TO SLEEP ON.  It has propane lights and a heater. There are no cooking facilities or refrigeration. A campfire ring with a grill and a picnic table are provided at the base of the tower, along with an outhouse with a pit toilet.
  
Guests will need to bring water for drinking, cooking and cleaning purposes, as well as cooking equipment and fuel. Cots, bedding, towels, soap, cooking and eating utensils, matches, toilet paper and garbage bags are not provided. Guests will need to clean the facility prior to leaving.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The wooden tower was built in the 1930s and used as a fire lookout for several years. It is situated between the main highway and the Idaho border, at an elevation of 5,900 feet. With the growing use of aircraft for fire detection, fewer lookouts have been staffed in recent years and many are converted to cabin rentals available to the public. 
<br/><br/>
The Lolo National Forest is home to many species of wildlife, from mule deer, whitetail deer, elk, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, black bear, mountain lions and moose, to many varieties of smaller animals and birds. Wildlife viewing areas offer guests ample opportunity to view animals in their natural habitat.

Up Up Lookout Tower view.

Up Up Lookout Tower

Fire Pit below the tower.

Steps to the base of the tower.

UpUp

Sunset at UpUp

Steps to tower.

Path to rock steps.

Outhouse

Up Up Lookout

During the 2026 season, renters will need to utilize the Ward Creek Road to
get to the Up Up Lookout Tower. Please follow the information under the
"Getting There" tab for the Ward Creek Road directions. The Deer Creek Road
will not be accessible for the 2026 season. Please contact the Superior Ranger
District mid-summer for updated information at 406-822-4233. NOTE: Phone and
vehicle GPS mapping directions are not correct. Please use our directions.

## Overview

The Cougar Peak Lookout offers guests an opportunity to experience an old-time
Forest Service lookout. The tower commands an impressive view of the river
valley, the surrounding Cabinet Mountains and the opposing Coeur d'Alene
Mountains. The structure is small and is not elevated like many other
lookouts. The lookout can be accessed by vehicle, although late spring snow
drifts may compromise parts of the road, requiring visitors to hike a short
distance. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety,
and must bring several of their own amenities.

## Recreation

A variety of trails and points of exploration are accessible from the lookout.
The Cougar Peak Trail follows the ridge below the lookout and travels towards
Vermillion Pass to the northeast. The Clark Fork River is dammed twice within
an hour drive of the lookout. The Noxon Rapids and the Cabinet Gorge dams
create reservoirs that have become popular spots for boating and fishing for
large and smallmouth bass, as well as northern pike.

## Facilities

The 14-by-14 structure is small, but can accommodate up to four people. There
is a full bed for two with a mattress pad, a table with two chairs, and a wood
stove. No other furnishings are provided. A rustic outhouse with a vault
toilet is available about 200 feet from the lookout, at the parking area.
Guests will need to bring water for drinking, cooking and cleaning purposes,
as well as their own bedding and cots for additional sleeping options, cooking
and eating equipment and fuel, cooking and eating utensils, flashlights,
matches and toilet paper, among other necessities. There is no water available
at the site. There is room for a small tent outside the tower. Guests should
be prepared for cold and often wet or damp weather, even if the weather in the
valley is warm and dry. Food, garbage and other waste needs to be put away at
all times to avoid attracting bears. Firewood may be collected locally for the
wood stove.

## Natural Features

The tower is situated in the Clark Fork River drainage, at an elevation of
6,694 feet, in the Cabinet Mountains of western Montana. It was built in 1952
to replace an existing, older structure dating back to the 1930s. The lookout
was part of the old Cabinet National Forest, which was divided by the Forest
Service in 1954 to become the Lolo National Forest.  
  
The 2 million-acre forest includes four wilderness areas and a wide variety of
trees, plants and wildlife. The area is home to mountain goats, bighorn sheep,
elk, moose, deer and grizzly and black bears (learn more about bear safety).
Both the bald and golden eagle reside in the forest, along with trumpeter
swan, herons and dozens of varieties of ducks.

## Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (406) 210-5287.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>The Cougar Peak Lookout offers guests an opportunity to experience an old-time Forest Service lookout. The tower commands an impressive view of the river valley, the surrounding Cabinet Mountains and the opposing Coeur d'Alene Mountains. The structure is small and is not elevated like many other lookouts. The lookout can be accessed by vehicle, although late spring snow drifts may compromise parts of the road, requiring visitors to hike a short distance. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.</p><h2>Recreation</h2>
A variety of trails and points of exploration are accessible from the lookout. The Cougar Peak Trail follows the ridge below the lookout and travels towards Vermillion Pass to the northeast.
  
The Clark Fork River is dammed twice within an hour drive of the lookout. The Noxon Rapids and the Cabinet Gorge dams create reservoirs that have become popular spots for boating and fishing for large and smallmouth bass, as well as northern pike.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The 14-by-14 structure is small, but can accommodate up to four people. There is a full bed for two with a mattress pad, a table with two chairs, and a wood stove. No other furnishings are provided. A rustic outhouse with a vault toilet is available about 200 feet from the lookout, at the parking area.
  
Guests will need to bring water for drinking, cooking and cleaning purposes, as well as their own bedding and cots for additional sleeping options, cooking and eating equipment and fuel, cooking and eating utensils, flashlights, matches and toilet paper, among other necessities. There is no water available at the site. There is room for a small tent outside the tower.
  
Guests should be prepared for cold and often wet or damp weather, even if the weather in the valley is warm and dry. Food, garbage and other waste needs to be put away at all times to avoid attracting bears. Firewood may be collected locally for the wood stove.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The tower is situated in the Clark Fork River drainage, at an elevation of 6,694 feet, in the Cabinet Mountains of western Montana. It was built in 1952 to replace an existing, older structure dating back to the 1930s. The lookout was part of the old Cabinet National Forest, which was divided by the Forest Service in 1954 to become the Lolo National Forest.
<br/><br/>
The 2 million-acre forest includes four wilderness areas and a wide variety of trees, plants and wildlife. The area is home to mountain goats, bighorn sheep, elk, moose, deer and grizzly and black bears (<a href="http://fwp.mt.gov/recreation/safety/wildlife/bears/bearCountry.html" rel="nofollow">learn more about bear safety</a>). Both the bald and golden eagle reside in the forest, along with trumpeter swan, herons and dozens of varieties of ducks.
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (406) 210-5287.

View of Cougar Peak Lookout from the ground below.

Inside the Cougar Peak Lookout

COUGAR PEAK LOOKOUT

Cougar Peak Lookout

A small campground along Little Joe Creek several miles south of St. Regis,
Montana. It is currently a group of undeveloped, dispersed campsites. It is
being planned for further campground development, which will include more
amenities and associated campsite fees. If you want to camp at Little Joe,
please call the Superior Ranger District at 406-822-4233 to find out the
current status of the site.

<p>A small campground along Little Joe Creek several miles south of St. Regis, Montana. It is currently a group of undeveloped, dispersed campsites. It is being&nbsp;planned for further&nbsp;campground development, which will include more amenities and associated campsite fees. If you want to camp at Little Joe, please call the Superior Ranger District at&nbsp;406-822-4233 to find out the current status of the site.</p>

Little Joe is currently a group of dispersed campsites and will remain free
until campground improvements have been made, at which point the fee will be
$10 with a $5 fee for each additional vehicle after two vehicles. Call the
Superior Ranger District at 406-822-4233 to find out the current status of the
site.