Bowman Lakes (FR 5147) in MT -- Camping Rules & Access
Bowman Lakes (FR 5147) in MT
Road corridorBeaverhead-Deerlodge NF
14 mi from Deer Lodge
Maps 7,419 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 0.9–1.3 and 6–9.8 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest ↗
Stay limit: 16 consecutive days · 32 days total per calendar year · then move 0.5 mi
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 13.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Bowman Lake Number 1 Dam.
- Estimated climb: 5,100 ft over 13.8 miles through 17 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 22% and pitches to 39%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~180 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.6 miles off.
- Baldy stands 1,568 ft above the map pin, 1.4 miles northwest.
- Ryan Lake lies 0.9 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 25–46°F, 2.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.