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Notable lake · Flathead, Montana

Bowman Lake

Bowman Lake is a lake in Flathead, Montana.

Bowman Lake: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Bowman Lake

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Bowman Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 48.86920, -114.15601. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Bowman Lake full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Bowman Lake yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Bowman Lake?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Bowman Lake?

    Nearby: Bowman Lake (lake, 1 km), Numa Peak (viewpoint, 5 km), Square Peak (viewpoint, 5 km), Baby Glacier (viewpoint, 5 km), Rainbow Glacier (viewpoint, 6 km), Middle Quartz Lake (lake, 7 km).

    Is Bowman Lake worth visiting?

    Bowman Lake is listed as a notable lake in Montana on Spotwander.