- Bowman Lake
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lake_name = Bowman Lake
image_lake = Bowman Lake.jpg
caption_lake =
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location =Glacier National Park (U.S.) ,Montana
coords = coord|48|51|16|N|114|10|20|W|type:waterbody_region:US|display=inline,title
type = Natural
inflow = Various streams
outflow = Bowman Creek
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basin_countries = United States
length = 7 mi (11.25 km)
width = 0.5 mi (0.8 km)
area = 2,250 acres (9.1 km²)
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elevation = 4,030 ft (1,228 m)
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cities =Bowman Lake is a
lake in the northwestern portion of Glacier National Park inMontana . 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, afterLake McDonald andSt. 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 , andkayaking 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
*cite web|url=http://www.nps.gov/glac/maps/bowmanla.htm|title=Glacier National Park - Bowman Lake|work=Glacier National Park Photo Tour|publisher=National Park Service|accessdate=2006-04-30
*cite web|url=http://www.nps.gov/applications/glac/cgstatus/camping_detail.cfm?cg=Bowman%20Lake|title=Glacier National Park - Bowman Lake Campground|publisher=National Park Service|accessdate=2006-04-30
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