Savenac East Cottage in MT -- Campground & RV Camping in Montana
Savenac East Cottage in MT
U.S. Forest Service allows overnight stays only at the designated sites here.
Savenac East Cottage sits within the historic Savenac Tree Nursery compound in western Montana's Bitterroot Mountains, near Savenac Creek. The two-bedroom facility sleeps four with one queen and two twin beds. It includes a modern bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen with a stove, microwave, and refrigerator, and a living area. Outside, guests have access to self-guided historical tours, near Interstate 90 and the town of Haugan. Nearby amenities include mountain streams, local trails, and the 14-mile-distant Route of the Hiawatha rail-trail.
Road difficulty 2 of 5 -- a moderate drive in. Recorded as maintained only for high-clearance vehicles, gravel, pitching to 8%.
A body of water lies 0.1 mi off. Haugan Mountain stands 1,643 ft above the site, 2.1 miles west. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off, a single-site campground. Cabins and shelters rather than pads. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Thompson Falls, is 15 mi off.
September normals 42–72°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by U.S. Forest Service. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
fs.usda.gov