The UM WACO Planning Committee has reserved the Lubrecht Lodge and a small block of rooms at the AC and Marriott Hotels in downtown Missoula. With it being Homecoming week at the University of Montana, the local hoteliers will have limited availability. We recommend you book housing as soon as possible.
WACO Lodging Recommendations
The Resort at Paws Up - 1 Bdrm Big Timber Homes
Located 40 minutes from the Missoula airport, 35 minutes from the University of Montana and 4 minutes from Lubrecht Forest & Lodge.
To reserve a stay at The Resort at Paws Up please email: jstokes@pawsup.com
Hilton/AC Marriott
Located 11 minutes from the Missoula airport, 3 minutes from the University of Montana, and 32 minutes from Lubrecht Forest & Lodge.
Lubrecht National Forest Lodge
Lodge
The Lodge has 16 sleeping rooms with a meeting area, fully equipped kitchen, and bathrooms at the end of the hall; it can sleep 34 people. (please note, more simple & rustic housing)
A room in the lodge is $70/night. If you are interested in a room in the lodge please let jessica.shaffer@mso.umt.edu know by July 1st, 2025. Or select this in your WACO Registration.
Located 37 minutes from the Missoula airport, 32 minutes from the University of Montana, and 4 minutes from the Resort at Paws Up.
Lubrecht National Forest Apartments
Research Apartments
The research apartments are fully furnished one-bedroom apartments that can sleep up to four people. $110/apt per night. We have two apartments held!
Links to Additional Nearby Recommended Hotels
Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Missoula - Edgewater (walking distance from Campus)
Double Arrow Lodge (approximately 22 minutes from Lubrecht National Forest)
