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Savenac Historic Tree Nursery Area
Savenac Historic Tree Nursery, eligible for the National Register of Historic Places, is one of the oldest, largest and most beautiful Forest Service tree nurseries in the West. We invite you to stop in at the visitor center, rent one of the cabins, or walk around the arboretum.
Listed under Picnic spots · Gardens & farms · Trails & hikes · Cross-country skiing & snowshoeing · Nature centers & history sites · Recreation areas
About this place
Located on the CCC-improved compound are memorials to firefighters lost in the Big Burn of 1910 and interpretive trails with plenty of room to roam. Beautiful Savenac Creek runs through the compound. In winter, groomed snowmobile trails are available in the area and opportunities abound for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
Practical information
- Town
- Other towns
- Arrival
- The Savenac compound is located 90 miles west of Missoula, Montana on Interstate 90. Take Haugan exit #16. Compound is well signed and entrance is visible. Located North of Interstate 90 located adjacent to the 50,000 Silver Dollar Inn and Bar.
- Parking
- Parking is in front of the Visitor Center.
- Hours
- Year round. Sunrise to sunset.
- Dogs
- Must be physically restrained on a 6 foot leash.
- Use rules
- Please visit the Forest's Alerts page for information on restrictions, in particular please review the Food/Wildlife Attractant Storage Order to help reduce the likelihood of human-to-bear conflicts.
- Managed by
- Federal agency
- Phone
- 406-822-4233
Activities
- Cross-country skiing
- Snowshoeing
- Snowmobiling
- Self-guided interpretive tours
- Picnicking
Amenities
- Parking
Sources
- from fs.usda.gov/r01/lolo/recreation/savenac-historic-tree-nurse… updated
- from fs.usda.gov/r01/lolo/recreation/superior-area updated