Bowman Lake, Glacier National Park

Name: Bowman Lake
Address: North Fork, Glacier National Park, United States
Telephone: +1 406-888-7800

#108 among attractions in Glacier National Park

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The Skyland Camp-Bowman Lake Ranger Station in Glacier National Park was originally built as the Culver Boys' Military Academy. The main building, known variously as the Skyland Camp Messhall, Culver Boys' Military Academy Messhall and Skyline Chalet, was built in 1920 and is a good example of National Park Service Rustic architecture. The main cabin, known as "Rainbow Lodge" was built by the boys of the academy in 1920 from red cedar logs, and is more elaborate and carefully detailed than typical ranger stations of this period. The interior is dominated by a stone fireplace. ()

Built: 1920 (104 years ago)Elevation: 4052 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 48°49'45"N, 114°12'11"W

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North ForkGlacier National Park United States

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+1 406-888-7800

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Day trips

Bowman Lake – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bowman Lake, Lower Quartz Lake, Rainbow Peak, Quartz Lake.

3.1 miNE
Secluded lake with dramatic views
Bowman Lake, Glacier National Park
79 min walk • Bowman Lake is in the northwestern portion of Glacier National Park in Montana. The lake is accessed via a 6 miles unpaved road from the small town of Polebridge.
2.1 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lower Quartz Lake, Glacier National Park
54 min walk • Lower Quartz Lake is located in Glacier National Park, in the U. S. state of Montana. Lower Quartz Lake is 1.5 miles southwest of Quartz Lake. Lower Quartz Lake is a 3 miles hike from the Bowman Lake Picnic Area.
5.9 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Rainbow Peak, Glacier National Park
151 min walk • Rainbow Peak is located in the Livingston Range, Glacier National Park in the U.S. state of Montana. The namesake Rainbow Glacier is immediately east and northeast of Rainbow Peak.
4.6 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Quartz Lake, Glacier National Park
117 min walk • Quartz Lake is located in Glacier National Park, in the U. S. state of Montana. Quartz Lake is only 150 yards east of Middle Quartz Lake. Quartz Lake is a 6 miles hike from the Bowman Lake Picnic Area. The historic Quartz Lake Patrol Cabin is on the western shore of Quartz Lake.
2.8 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Middle Quartz Lake, Glacier National Park
72 min walk • Middle Quartz Lake is located in Glacier National Park, in the U. S. state of Montana. Middle Quartz Lake is only 150 yards west of Quartz Lake. Middle Quartz Lake is a 6 miles hike from the Bowman Lake Picnic Area.
6.3 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
Rainbow Glacier, Glacier National Park
161 min walk • Rainbow Glacier is in Glacier National Park in the U.S. state of Montana. The glacier is situated immediately to the east of Rainbow Peak at an elevation between 8,500 feet and 8,000 feet above sea level.
5.7 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
Baby Glacier, Glacier National Park
146 min walk • Baby Glacier is a glacier located in the U.S. state of Montana in Glacier National Park. Baby Glacier is situated in a cirque on the northeast slope of Numa Peak at an elevation between 7,200 feet and 6,800 feet above sea level.
5.5 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Numa Peak, Glacier National Park
140 min walk • Numa Peak is located in the Livingston Range, Glacier National Park in the U.S. state of Montana. The small Baby Glacier is below the peak to the immediate northeast.
4.7 miSW
Interesting neighbourhood, Rustic architecture
Polebridge Ranger Station Historic District, Polebridge
121 min walk • The Polebridge Ranger Station in Glacier National Park was the first administrative area in the park, predating the park's establishment. The ranger station was destroyed by fire, leaving the residence.
5.1 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Square Peak, Glacier National Park
132 min walk • Square Peak is located in the Livingston Range, Glacier National Park in the U.S. state of Montana. Square Peak is.63 miles SSW of Rainbow Peak.
3.9 miN
Rustic architecture, Tower
Numa Ridge Fire Lookout, Glacier National Park
100 min walk • The Numa Ridge Fire Lookout in Glacier National Park is significant as one of a chain of manned fire lookout posts within the park. The low two-story timber-construction structure with a pyramidal roof was built in 1933. The lookout was built to a standard plan originated by the U.S.