Head of Bowman Lake is a backcountry campground at the eastern end of Bowman Lake in the North Fork area of Glacier National Park. Reaching the campground requires a roughly 7-mile hike along the Bowman Lake Trail from the western trailhead. The site provides six tent-only sites and a vault toilet; no treated water is available, so campers must filter or treat water from the lake. A wilderness use permit is required and can be reserved in advance through Recreation.gov, with a per-person nightly camping fee. The campground is accessible seasonally and offers lakeside solitude with access to extended backcountry routes deeper into the park.
Per person per night wilderness camping fee
Open May through Oct
Official NPS page for wilderness/backcountry camping in Glacier National Park, covering permits, reservations, and trip planning for sites including Head of Bowman Lake.
Wilderness use permit required for all overnight backcountry camping; reservations available through Recreation.gov.
Head of Bowman Lake Campground has six tent sites, a vault toilet, and no treated water; campers must filter water from the lake. It is a 7.2-mile hike from the trailhead.
Bowman Lake area campgrounds typically open mid-May and close by end of October, subject to road and weather conditions.
$7 per person per night camping fee for Glacier National Park wilderness sites; a $10 administrative permit reservation fee also applies.
CampgroundTour strives to provide accurate campground information but cannot guarantee its completeness or accuracy. Information is subject to change — please confirm details with the agency managing this facility before booking or making travel decisions. See our Terms of Use.
Head of Bowman Lake is a backcountry campground at the eastern end of Bowman Lake in the North Fork area of Glacier National Park. Reaching the campground requires a roughly 7-mile hike along the Bowman Lake Trail from the western trailhead. The site provides six tent-only sites and a vault toilet; no treated water is available, so campers must filter or treat water from the lake. A wilderness use permit is required and can be reserved in advance through Recreation.gov, with a per-person nightly camping fee. The campground is accessible seasonally and offers lakeside solitude with access to extended backcountry routes deeper into the park.
Per person per night wilderness camping fee
Open May through Oct
Official NPS page for wilderness/backcountry camping in Glacier National Park, covering permits, reservations, and trip planning for sites including Head of Bowman Lake.
Wilderness use permit required for all overnight backcountry camping; reservations available through Recreation.gov.
Head of Bowman Lake Campground has six tent sites, a vault toilet, and no treated water; campers must filter water from the lake. It is a 7.2-mile hike from the trailhead.
Bowman Lake area campgrounds typically open mid-May and close by end of October, subject to road and weather conditions.
$7 per person per night camping fee for Glacier National Park wilderness sites; a $10 administrative permit reservation fee also applies.
CampgroundTour strives to provide accurate campground information but cannot guarantee its completeness or accuracy. Information is subject to change — please confirm details with the agency managing this facility before booking or making travel decisions. See our Terms of Use.