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{{about|Bowman Lake, [[Glacier National Park (U.S.)]], Montana|Bowman Lake State Park, New York |Bowman Lake State Park}}
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'''Bowman Lake''' is a [[lake]] in the northwestern portion of [[Glacier National Park (United States)|Glacier National Park]] in [[Montana]]. It is not commonly visited by most visitors to Glacier National Park, because it is located in one of the more remote areas of the park. It is more well-known among local residents, though, who use the small, uncrowded campground. The lake is accessed via a 6 mile (10 km) unpaved road from the small town of Polebridge. At 1,706&nbsp;acres (6.9&nbsp;km²), Bowman Lake is the third largest lake in the park, after [[Lake McDonald]] and [[St. Mary Lake]].
'''Bowman Lake''' is in the northwestern portion of [[Glacier National Park (United States)|Glacier National Park]] in [[Montana]].<ref name=topoquest>{{cite web|title=Quartz Ridge, MT|publisher=TopoQuest|url=http://www.topoquest.com/map.php?lat=48.86920&lon=-114.15860&datum=nad83&zoom=16&map=auto&coord=d&mode=zoomin&size=m|format=Map (USGS Quad)|accessdate=2011-03-06}}</ref> The lake is accessed via a {{convert|6|mi}} unpaved road from the small town of Polebridge. At {{convert|1706|acre}}, Bowman Lake is the third largest lake in the park, after [[Lake McDonald]] and [[Saint Mary Lake]].<ref name=NPS>{{cite web|url=http://www.nps.gov/applications/glac/cgstatus/camping_detail.cfm?cg=Bowman%20Lake|title=Glacier National Park - Bowman Lake Campground|publisher=National Park Service|accessdate=2011-03-06}}</ref>


The campground is located close to the shore, and the trees along the site provide privacy. Day users can enjoy a peaceful lunch at the picnic ground, and there are several hiking trails within the area. [[Fishing]], [[canoeing]], and [[kayaking]] are also popular on the lake. 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.
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]], and [[kayaking]] are also popular on the lake which is of a glacially cold temperature. Motorized boats of 10 horsepower (7&nbsp;kW) or less are allowed on the lake. Because of the long, bumpy road, [[recreational vehicles]] and truck/trailer combinations are not recommended.<ref name=NPS/>

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==See also==
==See also==
*[[List of lakes in Flathead County, Montana (A-L)]]
*[[Bowman Lake Patrol Cabin]]
*[[Bowman Lake Patrol Cabin]]
*[[Skyland Camp-Bowman Lake Ranger Station]]
*[[Skyland Camp-Bowman Lake Ranger Station]]


==References==
==References==
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*{{cite web|url=http://www.nps.gov/glac/maps/bowmanla.htm|title=Glacier National Park - Bowman Lake|work=Glacier National Park Photo Tour|publisher=National Park Service|accessdate=2006-04-30}}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.nps.gov/applications/glac/cgstatus/camping_detail.cfm?cg=Bowman%20Lake|title=Glacier National Park - Bowman Lake Campground|publisher=National Park Service|accessdate=2006-04-30}}


[[Category:Lakes of Montana]]
[[Category:Lakes of Glacier National Park (U.S.)]]
[[Category:Lakes of Glacier National Park (U.S.)]]
[[Category:Flathead County, Montana]]
[[Category:Lakes of Flathead County, Montana]]

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[[es:Lago Bowman]]
[[fr:Bowman Lake]]

Latest revision as of 06:03, 28 October 2023

This article is about Bowman Lake, Glacier National Park (U.S.), Montana. For Bowman Lake State Park, New York, see Bowman Lake State Park.
Bowman Lake
Location of Bowman Lake in Montana, USA.
Location of Bowman Lake in Montana, USA.
Bowman Lake
Location of Bowman Lake in Montana, USA.
Location of Bowman Lake in Montana, USA.
Bowman Lake
LocationGlacier National Park, Flathead County, Montana, US
Coordinates48°52′00″N 114°09′52″W / 48.86667°N 114.16444°W / 48.86667; -114.16444[1]
TypeNatural
Primary inflowsVarious streams
Primary outflowsBowman Creek
Basin countriesUnited States
Max. length7 mi (11 km)
Max. width0.5 mi (0.80 km)
Surface area1,706 acres (690 ha)
Max. depth253 ft (77 m)
Surface elevation4,030 ft (1,230 m)

Bowman Lake is in the northwestern portion of Glacier National Park in Montana.[2] The lake is accessed via a 6 miles (9.7 km) unpaved road from the small town of Polebridge. At 1,706 acres (690 ha), Bowman Lake is the third largest lake in the park, after Lake McDonald and Saint Mary Lake.[3]

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, and kayaking 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.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Bowman Lake". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2011-03-06.
  2. ^ "Quartz Ridge, MT" (Map (USGS Quad)). TopoQuest. Retrieved 2011-03-06.
  3. ^ a b "Glacier National Park - Bowman Lake Campground". National Park Service. Retrieved 2011-03-06.
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