Bowman Lake (Montana)

Bowman Lake
Location	Glacier National Park (U.S.), Montana
Coordinates	48°51′16″N 114°10′20″W
Type	Natural
Primary inflows	Various streams
Primary outflows	Bowman Creek
Basin countries	United States
Max. length	7 mi (11.25 km)
Max. width	0.5 mi (0.8 km)
Surface area	2,250 acres (9.1 km²)
Surface elevation	4,030 ft (1,230 m)

Bowman Lake is a lake in the northwestern portion of 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 along 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 acres (6.9 km²), Bowman Lake is the third largest lake in the park, after Lake McDonald and St. Mary Lake.

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.

There is also a Bowman Lake in California.

References

• "Glacier National Park - Bowman Lake". Glacier National Park Photo Tour. National Park Service. Retrieved 2006-04-30.
• "Glacier National Park - Bowman Lake Campground". National Park Service. Retrieved 2006-04-30.