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

[2] The lake is accessed via a 6 miles (9.7 km) unpaved road from the small town of Polebridge.

[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.