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I encountered a similar situation at Buttermilk falls by Washington valley reservoir. I was hiking with my daughter (I was doing the hiking she was strapped in the baby bjorn). Came across a ton of people swimming at the falls. The police made an appearance and cleared everyone out. I give kudos to the Bridgewater police, it was hot day and a long hike for them to kick everyone out but they were the model of civility and diplomacy while at the same time being assertive enough to clear the crowd out. With regard to the North Branch crowds I agree with an earlier post that if people could just be responsible for cleaning up their mess (and adhering to covid social gathering rules) then by all means they have the same right to enjoy the river as anglers, hikers and everyone else.