Savenac Cookhouse
Lolo National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: SUPERIOR, MT, MT
Price: From $115 per night
Rating: 4.9 out of 5 (7 reviews)
Season: Year-round
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.
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, Showers, Camp Host, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/savenac-cookhouse to be notified when sites open up.
Savenac Cookhouse is a unique facility designed for large groups, offering cooking and eating accommodations that seat up to 30 people with modern amenities. The historic site provides access to diverse recreational opportunities including fishing, hiking, and winter sports in the beautiful Lolo National Forest.
Wildlife alert: Gray wolves and moose inhabit the area; also watch for garter snakes.
Insider tips for Savenac Cookhouse: Book early — this is a federal campground with limited availability. Cookhouse capacity is up to 30 people for dining and 9 for sleeping, making it ideal for group events. Located on Interstate 90 corridor, 90 miles west of Missoula — convenient for road trips.
Skip Savenac Cookhouse if: You need hookups — no hookups are available at this site.. You're looking for standard campground camping — this is primarily a group cookhouse facility with only 1 tent site..
Best time to visit Savenac Cookhouse: Year-round — Campground operates year-round with winter sports available; however, some seasonal operations noted so verify availability before booking..
Nearby campgrounds: Savenac Bunkhouse (SUPERIOR, MT), Up Up Lookout (SUPERIOR, MT), Cabin City Campground (Mt) (Superior, MT), Shoshone Park Kitchen (SMELTERVILL, ID).
Cell Phone Coverage at Savenac Cookhouse
Cell signal at Savenac Cookhouse (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 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.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with limited availability.
Cookhouse capacity is up to 30 people for dining and 9 for sleeping, making it ideal for group events.
Located on Interstate 90 corridor, 90 miles west of Missoula
convenient for road trips.
Campground operates year-round with winter sports available; however, some seasonal operations noted so verify availability before booking.
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Missoula, travel west on Interstate 90 for 90 miles, to Haugan (Exit 16). Turn right at the stop sign. At the frontage road turn right, then take the first left, crossing the cattleguard. Signs are onsite if needed. 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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