Bowman Lake is in the northwestern portion of
Glacier National Park in
Montana.
The lake is accessed via a unpaved road from the small town of Polebridge. At , Bowman Lake is the third largest lake in the park, after
Lake McDonald and
Saint Mary Lake.
The campground is located close to the shore, and the trees along the site provide privacy. Day users have access to the picnic ground, and there are several hiking trails within the area.
Fishing,
canoeing
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, and
kayaking
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are also popular on the lake which is of a glacially cold temperature. Motorized boats of 10 horsepower (7 kW) or less are allowed on the lake. Because of the long, bumpy road,
recreational vehicles and truck/trailer combinations are not recommended.
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See also
* List of lakes in Flathead County, Montana (A-L)
* Bowman Lake Patrol Cabin
*Skyland Camp-Bowman Lake Ranger Station
The Skyland Camp-Bowman Lake Ranger Station in Glacier National Park was originally built as the Culver Boys' Military Academy. The main building, known variously as the Skyland Camp Messhall, Culver Boys' Military Academy Messhall and Skyline Ch ...
References
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Lakes of Glacier National Park (U.S.)
Lakes of Flathead County, Montana