Glacier National Park, Montana
Important National Park Service alert
Going-to-the-Sun Road Seasonal Closure
Going-to-the-Sun Road is closed for the season at Avalanche Creek on the west side of the park. On the east side, the closure is located at Jackson Glacier Overlook. Travel on open sections of the road may change at any time due to winter weather conditions. Visitors should check road conditions before their arrival and be prepared for winter weather.
Park Closure · updated Oct 19, 2026 · Official notice
Checked Oct 26, 11:25 am (America/Denver). Conditions change quickly - confirm on the official park page before you go.
- Fee per night$15-$25
- SeasonSee dates below
- RV length (some sites)not listed
- Drinking wateryes
- Electricno
At a glance: Confirmed: drinking water. No electric hookups, flush toilets or showers. Not listed: maximum RV length.
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Amenities
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- Electric hookups No
- Drinking water Yes
- Flush toilets No
- Showers No
- Dump station Yes
- Water hookups at sites Not listed
- Sewer hookups Not listed
- Tent sites Not listed
- RV / trailer sites Not listed
- Reservable online No
Sites, fees and season
- Campsites
- 48
- Elevation
- 4,052 ft
- Open season
- Bowman Lake Campground's typical summer season is from mid-May to early September. (as listed by National Park Service, Oct 26, 2026)
- Phone
- (406) 888-7800 (campground or managing office)
- Listed fees
- $25.00 per site per night - Bowman Lake summer status
- $15.00 per site per night - Bowman Lake primitive status
Official fee information
Bowman Lake summer status: $25.00 - 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: $15.00 - 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 ar
Location and nearby campgrounds
Location on the map · Driving directions · 48.82905, -114.20313 (the official listing point; check the access road for large rigs)
- Kintla Lake Campground 9.8 mi straight-line
- Avalanche Campground 20.4 mi straight-line
- Sprague Creek Campground 21.2 mi straight-line
- Fish Creek Campground 21.8 mi straight-line
- Apgar Campground 23.3 mi straight-line
From the official listing description, directions and rules
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.
Weather forecast - next 7 days
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Climate by month
Average daily high and low and monthly precipitation, 1991-2020 normals from the NOAA station Polebridge - 5.8 mi away, station at 3,520 ft - 532 ft lower than the campground (4,052 ft). Long-term averages, not a forecast; the open season is listed separately above.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Precip. in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 10 | - |
| Feb | 35 | 8 | - |
| Mar | 44 | 16 | - |
| Apr | 54 | 24 | - |
| May | 63 | 32 | - |
| Jun | 70 | 39 | - |
| Jul | 81 | 40 | - |
| Aug | 82 | 38 | - |
| Sep | 70 | 32 | - |
| Oct | 54 | 26 | - |
| Nov | 39 | 19 | - |
| Dec | 31 | 10 | - |
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Sources and data dates where every fact comes from
| Fact | Source | Fetched from the source |
|---|---|---|
| Campsites | National Park Service | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Reservable online | National Park Service | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Electric hookups | National Park Service | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Drinking water | National Park Service | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Flush toilets | National Park Service | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Showers | National Park Service | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Dump station | National Park Service | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Elevation | USGS elevation (EPQS) | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Lowest listed fee | National Park Service | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Highest listed fee | National Park Service | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Open season | National Park Service | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Official page | National Park Service | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Phone | National Park Service | Oct 26, 2026 |
Last successful data update for this page: Oct 26, 2026. That is when we last read the official sources - not a personal visit, and not the date the source itself changed (shown per fact above). Found something wrong? Report an error.