Savenac Bunkhouse
Lolo National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: SUPERIOR, MT, MT
Price: From $115 per night
Rating: 4.9 out of 5 (7 reviews)
Season: Memorial Day through Labor Day
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Showers, Camp Host, Fishing
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Savenac Bunkhouse is a historic group accommodation in Lolo National Forest near the Hiawatha trail with modern facilities, sleep capacity up to 30 people, and access to diverse recreational opportunities including fishing, hiking, and cultural sites.
Wildlife alert: Gray wolf and moose present in area; also garter snakes and various bird species including red crossbill and Lincoln's sparrow.
Insider tips for Savenac Bunkhouse: Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability Bunkhouse sleeps up to 30 people, making it ideal for large group trips Close proximity to Hiawatha trail for biking and hiking
Skip Savenac Bunkhouse if: Seeking hookups - no hookups available. Traveling outside Memorial Day through Labor Day - facility is seasonal. Looking for individual tent sites - only 1 site available.
Best time to visit Savenac Bunkhouse: Memorial Day - Labor Day — Official operating season only; campground is seasonal and closed outside these dates..
Nearby campgrounds: Savenac Cookhouse (SUPERIOR, MT), Up Up Lookout (SUPERIOR, MT), Cabin City Campground (Mt) (Superior, MT), Shoshone Park Kitchen (SMELTERVILL, ID).
Cell Phone Coverage at Savenac Bunkhouse
Cell signal at Savenac Bunkhouse (SUPERIOR, MT): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with limited availability
Bunkhouse sleeps up to 30 people, making it ideal for large group trips
Close proximity to Hiawatha trail for biking and hiking
Official operating season only; campground is seasonal and closed outside these dates.
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
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 to follow. Maps are available online or for purchase by calling the Superior Ranger District.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Lolo National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Lolo National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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