Bowman Lake

5496 Bowman Lake Road, MT
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Bowman Lake
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Distance
13.83 miles
Elevation Gain
361.77 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back

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Family Friendly
Lake
Forest
Bathrooms
Easy Parking
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An amazing lake in a remote part of Glacier National Park with hiking, camping, canoeing, and more.

Bowman lake is the 3rd largest lake in Glacier National Park and one of the most remote areas accessible by car. The drive out on a dirt road is slow and bumpy but the reward is an area without crowds and lots of adventure potential. The first-come-first-served campground offers 48 sites near the lake's edge and the perfect basecamp for sunrise/sunset photography on the lake. From the campground, the Bowman Lake Trail is 13.5 miles to the lake's end and back, with numerous other trails available in the area. On the lake itself you can fish, kayak, SUP, canoe, and operate motorized watercraft under 10hp.

Grizzly bears are present in the area so always carry bear spray, travel in groups, and make noise.

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Stephen Catalano
8/12/2020
Lots of space
Plenty of space in this camping area. Bring some waders and try your hand at fly fishing for some lake trout. I didn't have ...
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Gavin Pirrie
9/2/2016
Secluded Area to Camp
Bowman Lake offers a secluded area that not many people camp at, especially in the early season (May-June). Fishing is great at the lake; ...
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Mike Fennell
2/11/2016
Epic beach views
One of the best backyards to a campground I've ever had... Walk 2 minutes from your tent to the Bowman Lake shore and be ...
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Joy Jordan
2/3/2016
hiking , horseback, canoe, fishing
Great campground and outstanding scenery. Close enough for a day trip from whitefish. Mosquitos are prevalent until the end of June.
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