Zoar Picnic Area — Attraction in Rowe

Town run and maintained picnicking area off the beaten path of the Mohawk Trail. The best part other then an occasional Train passing through on the other side of the road is there is potty toilets out in the middle of the wilderness. A good stopping point if you know where it is, if you're leaf peeping. It's on Zoar Road off of Route 2, at the bottom before you start to climb the mountain route. And the river is on the other side. If you like water rafting or fishing and canoeing there is plenty of water in the river upstream. Get dropped off up stream have fun going down the river and Portage out at the stairs in the park. From what can be seen from the road there is small Rapids along the route. Water volume (cubic feet per second) is controlled by the power grids generating electrical dam upstream in Vermont. There is a small Cemetery in the middle of the park with a small stone wall built around it. Fishing in this area prohibits the use of live bait.

If you read all this and checked out my photos please tap the...

• attention * please pick up after yourself!!

There is no more parking available here anymore there are " No Parking " signs everywhere at the bottom and at the top of the tubing locations there are signs tlthat read" live parking only, cars will be towed after 30 minutes " so if you plan on making your own tubing trip make sure you can have some one drop/pick you up. It's not the way it was 2 years ago. But they still drop the dam, so the water rises at the picnic area at 2:30 and the tubing is still worth it 👌 would rate 5 star but the parking is now a big inconvenience. If you go please pick up after yourself. It only takes one group to ruin it for...

Was not what I expected or hoped for based on other reviews. I don't recommend going on a Saturday in July if you're looking for a place to relax and swim. Hundreds of noisy people, smoking, music, large buses and just way over crowded. No exaggeration. I drove up river just around the corner, found a secluded place where we could swim and cool off and avoid the crowd. I'm sure if the picnic area had fewer visitors it would be nice, but I most likely...