Zoar Valley Naturist Area
Nude beach in New York, United States
Zoar Valley Naturist Area is a beach where nudity is tolerated in New York, United States. It lies within Zoar Valley Unique Area, managed by NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. The sea is warmest in August at about 23°C (74°F) and coolest in February (1°C (34°F)). Average air temperatures peak in July at 21°C (70°F), and the best time to visit is August.
Weather and water temperature at Zoar Valley Naturist Area
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -5°C | 3°C | 67 mm |
| February | -5°C | 1°C | 58 mm |
| March | 0°C | 1°C | 67 mm |
| April | 6°C | 3°C | 82 mm |
| May | 13°C | 9°C | 92 mm |
| June | 18°C | 17°C | 97 mm |
| July | 21°C | 22°C | 102 mm |
| August (best) | 20°C | 23°C | 92 mm |
| September | 17°C | 21°C | 93 mm |
| October | 10°C | 16°C | 106 mm |
| November | 4°C | 10°C | 77 mm |
| December | -2°C | 6°C | 84 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Part of Zoar Valley Unique Area, managed by NYS Department of Environmental Conservation · public access: open.
- Website: angelfire.com
- Coordinates: 42.43974, -78.89227 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in New York?
- Before you go, read our nude beach etiquette guide.
- First time? Read our guide to your first time at a nude beach.
Naturist places near Zoar Valley Naturist Area
- 1Brushwood Folklore Center naturist campground · New YorkListed
- 2The Point naturist campground · OntarioTolerated
- 3Hanlan's Point Beach nude beach · Ontario · best AugustOfficialSea 21°C in August
Status labels: Official · Naturist only · Clothing optional · Tolerated · Customary · Listed · Prohibited · Closed. Statuses come from open data and are not yet verified in person.
Frequently asked questions
Is Zoar Valley Naturist Area clothing optional?
Zoar Valley Naturist Area is listed as "nudity tolerated" according to OpenStreetMap (nudism=permissive). Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a beach, so look for signs on arrival and follow local rules. NudistMap has not yet verified this status in person. You can check what applies in United States before you go.
When is the best time to visit Zoar Valley Naturist Area?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are August. July averages 21°C (70°F) and January -5°C (23°F).
How warm is the water at Zoar Valley Naturist Area?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 1°C (34°F) to 23°C (74°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Zoar Valley Naturist Area?
The closest are Brushwood Folklore Center (71 km (44 mi)), The Point (124 km (77 mi)) and Hanlan's Point Beach (137 km (85 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=permissive). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.