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Savenac West Cottage

Warning

General

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.

Outside view the West Cottage
Master bedroom.
Savenac West Cottage Spare Bedroom
Savenac West Cottage.
Savenac Visitor Center

Featured amenities

Showers
Showers
Kitchen
Kitchen

About Savenac West Cottage

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.

Number of accommodations: 1

Campground Amenities

  • Potable Water
    Potable Water
  • Showers
    Showers
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

Sites & Availability

1 Site Available

Site
Price
🏠 01, Loop: AREA SAVENAC WEST COTTAGE
4 guests
$80.00
/ per night

Reviews (35)

What Guests Are Saying

Savenac West Cottage is an ideal spot for an overnight stay while skiing at Lookout Pass, with guests expressing a desire for longer visits. The cabin is well-equipped, featuring an easy entry and convenient access to hiking trails. Reviewers appreciate the charm of the cottage and enjoyed having the space to themselves.

Review Summary

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5
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Michael S

Verified

April 21, 2023 Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA SAVENAC WEST COTTAGE

5

This was our second stay at Savenac. The first time was at the Cookhouse during the Summer months and the second at the East Cottage in April. Both times were a great experience. Yes, it is close to the highway and there are road noises, but a walk into the nursery fields makes the noise go away. The East Cottage stay was great. The utilities work well and the furniture is in good repair. We had to bring bedding and towels, but the kitchen is well stocked with needs to cook meals there. We had the entire nursery pretty much to ourselves during most of our stay. We used this stay as a homebase to go to the National Bison Range, Missoula and some hiking around the St. Regis region. All of these locations, in our opinion, are a reasonable distance away. For the price you really can't get any better. We are grateful that this place exists and it is available to rent.

Sue D

Verified

February 13, 2023 Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA SAVENAC WEST COTTAGE

5

My family had an amazing time.

Janice H

Verified

February 3, 2023 Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA SAVENAC WEST COTTAGE

5

The cabin was clean, great location for our activities, such a bonus to have a bathroom and running water.

Christina P

Verified

November 21, 2022 Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA SAVENAC WEST COTTAGE

4

Love this cabin. Soo peaceful! Love walking around the grounds and exploring the nursery. Huge fire pit. Great spot for stargazing. Wish the museum was open so we could get a better understanding of the grounds. The 50k silver dollar bar next door is always fun to walk around in. Has everything you need except bedding.

Gary P

Verified

October 14, 2022 Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA SAVENAC WEST COTTAGE

5

Good location. Easy to find and get to. Full house amenities and not just a cabin. October is a good time to stay here.

Naomi T

Verified

September 9, 2022 Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA SAVENAC WEST COTTAGE

5

This is the best kept secret in Montana! The perfect place to stay after hiking to fire towers, riding the Hiawatha trail, or fishing in the rivers. Very comfortable, affordable, clean, all the amenities including a shower and flush toilet and full kitchen. It's perfect for families. It is located on a beautiful property with a rich history, trails, and fields where you can play horseshoes, volleyball, frisbee or other games. It would be great for a family reunion. It has a bunk house, kitchen house and cottages. The volunteers were a delight, Cleaning the cottage was quick with supplies and clearly explained instructions. If you are lucky enough to find a time available, I would highly recommended staying here.

Christy L

Verified

May 2, 2022 Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA SAVENAC WEST COTTAGE

1

Was so close to the freeway was not peaceful.

Amylouise S

Verified

April 10, 2022 Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA SAVENAC WEST COTTAGE

4

Cute cottage, walking trails were nice. Too bad it's right next to the freeway.

Carrie S

Verified

February 3, 2022 Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA SAVENAC WEST COTTAGE

5

I loved this cabin. A perfect get away for just one person. I could hear the interstate traffic but that was not an issue. The cabin itself was well stocked, warm and very cozy.

Jolie H

Verified

January 13, 2022 Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA SAVENAC WEST COTTAGE

4

Great place to stay in the winter, with easy access to skiing Lookout Pass

Location Savenac West Cottage

Address:
Savenac Historic Tree Nursery
Haugan, MT, 59842
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 47.3856 / -115.396

Elevation: 955 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

Visitors should be aware of avalanche danger in the surrounding area.

General

All garbage, food and personal belongings must be packed out. On-site dumpsters are available for cabin rental users.

General

Smoking and pets are prohibited inside the cottage.

General

Before making a reservation, become aware of bear, water, and weather safety.

General

Learn more about the Lolo National Forest at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/lolo

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Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.

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In the winter months, four-wheel drive is recommended.

General

The maximum stay limit is 5 nights per reservation.

Warnings & Advisories

Warning

General

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.

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