Good to know
- Tickets
- Free entry. Boat rentals charged separately.
- Time needed
- 1-2 hours
- Best time
- Weekday mornings
- Getting there
- Walk from park roads or take Muni route 44
Itineraries with Stow Lake
Stow Lake is on day 3
Stow Lake is on day 3
Day 3 of San Francisco & the Coast
Golden Gate Park
How Stow Lake fits into a day.- 9:00Japanese Tea GardenJapanese Tea Garden
- 10:15Stow Lake BoatingStow Lake
- 11:45Bison PaddockBison Paddock
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Stow Lake questions
Can you swim in Stow Lake?
Swimming is not allowed in the lake.
Are boats available year round?
Boat rentals operate during park hours, weather permitting.
Is there food near Stow Lake?
A small cafe sits beside the lake and sells snacks and drinks.
