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Savenac East Cottage (MT) Campground

47.3847° N / 115.3968° W · Data Sep 18 2026, checked hourly
Next open date Sep 29Next open weekend Oct 21 monitored site

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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-10110661

When Savenac East Cottage (MT) reopens

Savenac East Cottage (MT)'s openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 7 days
0
Openings · last 30 days
0
Openings · last 90 days
1

Only 1 opening in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.

02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 19, 2026 · of 1 monitored site

Of the 32 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 19, 2026): 6 open for online reservation · 23 reserved · 3 closed.

Where the open windows are

81.2% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 6 of 32 remain open; here is where they are.

Load status

Sep 18 – Oct 19, 2026
Not open online81.2%
Open site-nights6 / 32
Reserved (of online inventory)23 / 29
Weekday openings3
Weekend openings3

Of the open cabin-nights on mapped sites, 3 fall on weekdays and 3 on weekends (Fri–Sun).

Open dates by month

Sep 2026 – Oct 2026
0510152024SEPOCTSOLID = OPEN SITE-NIGHTS · DASHED OUTLINE = TOTAL BOOKABLE

October holds the most room. 4 of 19 site-nights are still open there.

Holiday windows

Sites open per night · of 1 cabin
WindowNightSites openStatus
Labor DaySAT Sep 50None open
SUN Sep 60None open
MON Sep 70None open

Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.

Availability

Most open cabin-nights · tracked window
CabinOpen cabin-nights
Savenac East Cottage  6

This cabin currently has 6 cabin-nights available.

Next windows

As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshot
Next open dateTue · Sep 29
Next open weekendFri · Oct 2

The next bookable night is Sep 29; the first open weekend starts Oct 2. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.

Stays and site detail

6 open cabin-nights across 1 cabin at Savenac East Cottage (MT), from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.

Multi-night stays. 1 2-night, 1 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 29 at site Savenac East Cottage.

All 1 cabin with current availability
CabinMax RVHookupsOpen cabin-nightsLongest runDates
Savenac East CottageNot recordedNone66 nightsSep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4

About Savenac East Cottage (MT)

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.

1 monitored cabinNo hookups1 shadedFire pitsMax party 4

Getting there

Traveling on Interstate 90 take Exit 16 at Haugan, Montana. At the stop sign head north to the frontage road. At the frontage road turn right and take the first left, crossing the cattle guard. Signs are onsite to follow. Maps are available online or for purchase by calling the Superior Ranger District.

Savenac Historic Tree Nursery, Haugan, MT 59842406-822-4233
Berry PickingBikingBirdingFishingHikingHistoric & Cultural SiteHuntingInformation SiteInterpretive ProgramsPhotographyPicnickingSnowmobile TrailsWater AccessWildlife ViewingWinter Sports

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FAQ

How do I get a reservation at Savenac East Cottage (MT)?

Reservations for Savenac East Cottage (MT) are made through Recreation.gov. 81.3% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 6 of 32 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 1 site opening here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.

Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?

No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.

How current is this availability data?

Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.

How often do new openings appear at Savenac East Cottage (MT)?

Campsite Sniper detected 1 site-date opening here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.

Can I get a multi-night stay at Savenac East Cottage (MT)?

1 three-night opening is showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 29 at site Savenac East Cottage. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.

Which month has the most availability at Savenac East Cottage (MT)?

October 2026, with 4 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 19.

When is the next open date at Savenac East Cottage (MT)?

As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Sep 29 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Oct 2. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.

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