Looking beyond a black twinberry bush toward the head of Bowman Lake, where Brown Pass and other backcountry destinations beckon. Photo: David Restivo, NPS GlacierNPS · Public domain

Bowman Lake State Park

State Park · New York · New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

Camping
960 acres

Plan your visit

Trails & hiking

Trail

Camping

1 mapped camping locations

Camping · Dump Station

Site types & reservations: see the official site.

Cabins & lodging

Lodging

Availability & booking: see the official site.

Know before you go

Official site: parks.ny.gov
Managed by: New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

Getting there

Directions on Google Maps →

Things to do

Activities & features: Amphitheater · Bathhouse · Beach · Boating · Picnic Area · Playground · Recreation Facility · Scenic Overlook · Store · Trailhead · Water Feature

Photos

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Guides for the trip

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Sources: Wikimedia Commons / editorial, State agency, USGS PAD-US · updated 2026-09-12