National Park Service · Montana
Bowman Lake Campground
National Park Service · Montana, United States · in Glacier National Park
- Sites
- 48
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- No
- Dump station
- Yes
- Laundry
- No
- Elevation
- 4,081 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Glacier National Park
- Nearest town
- Polebridge
- Phone
- (406) 888-7800
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
Site map
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About
Bowman Lake Campground is located in the North Fork area of Glacier National Park approximately 32.5 miles from the west entrance and 30 miles from the Canadian border. The drive to Bowman Lake is a very slow, dusty, and bumpy ride on dirt roads. Trailers are not permitted. The campground is located close to the shore of Bowman Lake and camp sites are within trees for shade and some privacy. Tent campers looking for peace and quiet will enjoy Bowman Lake for its serenity and remote location.
Fees
Bowman Lake summer status: $25. Campsite capacity is limited to eight people and two vehicles, where space is available. A maximum of two tents per site is permitted.
Bowman Lake primitive status: $15. Campsite capacity is limited to eight people and two vehicles, where space is available. A maximum of two tents per site is permitted. When campgrounds are open in primitive status there are special considerations regarding water and sanitation. No potable water sources or dump station facilities are provided during the primitive camping season.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28° | 18° | -30° | 37° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 27° | 14° | -25° | 41° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 38° | 25° | -10° | 55° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 43° | 29° | 2° | 62° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 53° | 36° | 25° | 79° | 7 of 11 |
| June | 64° | 45° | 27° | 85° | 1 of 11 |
| July | 79° | 57° | 44° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 78° | 55° | 41° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 65° | 47° | 31° | 79° | 1 of 11 |
| October | 47° | 32° | 11° | 65° | 8 of 10 |
| November | 34° | 24° | -3° | 51° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 28° | 18° | -15° | 41° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- Akokala Lake · 0.1 mi as the crow flies
Akokala Lake 5.5 mi Hike · Drive there - Quartz Lake Loop · 0.1 mi as the crow flies
Quartz Lake 13 mi Hike · Drive there - Bowman Lake · 0.1 mi as the crow flies
Bowman Lake 13 mi Hike · Drive there - Numa Lookout · 0.7 mi as the crow flies
Bowman Lake 13 mi Hike, Numa Ridge 5.0 mi Hike · Drive there - Covey Meadow Trail · 4.7 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
All 148 trails in Glacier National Park
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
Nearby campgrounds
- Ben Rover Cabin · USDA Forest Service · 5 mi · 1 sites
- Schnaus Cabin · USDA Forest Service · 7 mi · 1 sites
- Quartz Creek Campground · National Park Service · 7 mi · 7 sites
- Ford Cabin · USDA Forest Service · 8 mi · 1 sites
- Logging Creek Campground · National Park Service · 9 mi · 7 sites
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