Bowman Lake Glacier National Park

Bowman Lake

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(178) · Park in Essex, United States
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One of the lessor known gems of Glacier National Park is Bowman Lake, tucked away in the Northwest corner of the park, and is just about empty come …

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4.5/5 · 178 reviews
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Oct 18, 2023
We love this lake!!! It is easy to get to if you have an SUV (through gravel road). But once you get there, the lake is just right there! You can walk around the lake or just sit enjoy the quietne… Full review by TravelTexan0624
Sep 28, 2023
This lake is a wonderful destination if you're visiting Glacier National Park and you're not afraid of some dirt roads. It's accessed through the Polebridge area entrance, and there is a primitive c… Full review by DCockayne
Aug 6, 2023
Amazing views, Not crowded. Great for kayaking. Water was crystal clear and comfortable to swim in. You have to drive for sometime on dirt and gravel roads to get there but it’s worth it. Full review by Cindy B
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Bowman Lake is in the northwestern portion of Glacier National Park in Montana. It is not commonly visited by most visitors to Glacier N…
touristlink.com
The trail to Quartz lake begins on southend of the Bowman Lake beach. I recommend going in a clockwise direction and getting the steep bit …
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Facts

Located:North Fork drainage, between Polebridge and Bowman ranger stations, Glacier NP, vicinity of West Glacier, Montana
Architect:National Park Service, Branch of Plan
Area:23.5 acres (9.5 ha)
Construction completed:1921–1932; dedicated 1933

Questions & answers

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Ivan you take a camper up to Bowman? I have a small Rpod
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Not sure what a rpod is. If it is small it would be feasible, but the closer you get too the lake the narrower the road gets. Was there in late July and saw some bumper pulls in the …
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Not sure what a rpod is. If it is small it would be feasible, but the closer you get too the lake the narrower the road gets. Was there in late July and saw some bumper pulls in the campgrounds. Keep in mind as well there are no reservations. If the camp is full you are out of luck. Best to call the day of. Phone # is on website.
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Answer by Roughshod · Sep 5, 2019
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Are dogs allowed at the Bowman Lake campground?
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Nope
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Answer by g r · Sep 16, 2018
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Hello. I will be in Glacier Park this summer and would like to return to Bowman Lake after my first visit 25 years ago. I …
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Hello. I will be in Glacier Park this summer and would like to return to Bowman Lake after my first visit 25 years ago. I own a 2012 Toyota Tacoma, however it is not a 4 X 4. Will I be able to make it to Bowman Lake and back to Pole Bridge in it? Thank you.
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yes, unless its been raining a whole lot
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Answer by David S · Jun 20, 2017
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