Bowman Lake (Montana) Explained

Bowman Lake
Coords:48.8667°N -114.1644°W[1]
Type:Natural
Inflow:Various streams
Outflow:Bowman Creek
Length:7miles
Width:0.5miles
Area:1706acres
Max-Depth:253feet
Elevation:4030feet
Pushpin Map:Montana#USA
Pushpin Map Alt:Location of Bowman Lake in Montana, USA.

Bowman Lake is in the northwestern portion of Glacier National Park in Montana.[2] 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.[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]

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Notes and References

  1. 769143. Bowman Lake. 2011-03-06.
  2. Web site: Quartz Ridge, MT. TopoQuest. Map (USGS Quad). 2011-03-06.
  3. Web site: Glacier National Park - Bowman Lake Campground. National Park Service. 2011-03-06.