Camping (or glamping, for that matter) is about connecting with nature in whatever fabric you feel comfortable in. But have you ever thought about camping without any fabric at all?
If you like (or want to experience) holidaying in a state of nature, you’re in luck. There are RV parks throughout the US that allow you to camp nude without getting awkward stares or unwanted attention.
This article lists 17 nudist RV parks in the US that you should consider for your next trip.
What is a Nudist RV Park?
Nudist RV parks are campsites that accommodate RVers who want to camp naked. These are also known as naturist RV parks or clothing-optional parks.
These properties are built around the philosophy that going nude means embracing a nature-based lifestyle that’s free and unadulterated. This philosophy can be traced back to the nudist movement of Germany during the 19th century.
As per Expedia’s Flip Flop report 2014, Germany had the highest number of nude beachgoers, closely followed by the United States.
A nudist RV park takes away the awkwardness of camping without clothes. Everyone who books a site agrees to the fact that there will be nude people within the premises. Therefore, nobody gives an unwanted stare when you strip down to your birthday suit. In fact, doing so is encouraged and appreciated.
That said, the amenities at these parks are on a par with a regular RV park. You can expect everything from leveled RV sites with full hook-ups to laundromats.
What States Have Nudist Colonies?
Laws regarding public nudity aren’t monolithic in the United States. While there’s little to no restriction at the federal level, the laws are imposed at the state and local levels.
Many states like Washington, Oregon, Florida, California, and Philadelphia have allowed nudist colonies to exist. You’ll also find similar clothing-optional recreational spots in other states.
Laws for nudist colonies shouldn’t be confused with laws for public nudity. You can walk stark naked inside a nudist colony, and it’s completely legal. But as soon as you come out of the property into the streets without adequate clothing, you could land in trouble.
With that said, there’s little need to worry about the legal consequences when camping inside a nudist park or resort. Such properties are completely safe and won’t attract the boys in blue.
Here are 17 nudist RV parks in some of the major states in the US:
California
- Olive Dell Ranch, Colton
- Laguna del Sol, Wilton
- DeAnza Springs Resort, Jacumba
- Glen Eden Sun Club, Temescal Valley
Florida
- Cypress Cove Nudist Resort, Kissimmee
- Eden RV Resort, Hudson
- Sunnier Palms Nudist Park, Fort Pierce
Texas
- Wildwood Naturist’s Resort, Decatur
- Purple Peacock RV Resort, Palestine
- Retreat at Bluebonnet Ridge RV Park, Terrell
Arizona
- Shangri La Ranch, New River
- Mira Vista Resort, Tucson
Rest of the US
- Blue Lake Resort – Erie, Illinois
- Valley View Hot Springs – Moffat, Colorado
- Sandy Terraces Associates – Marstons Mills, Massachusetts
- Lake O’ The Woods Club – Indiana
- Dyer Woods Nudist Campground – Foster, Rhode Island
Olive Dell Ranch
- Address – 26520 Keissel Road, Reche Canyon, Colton CA
- Outdoor facilities – Pool, hiking trail, jacuzzi
- Rates – $50 per day, $40 per day for members
Olive Dell is a laid-back nudist campground built on a ranch. It’s where the famous 5K Bare Burro race takes place. Participants cover five miles of picturesque hiking trails through the foothills above the ranch, all naked!
After returning from the race, relax by the on-site pool or take a soothing shower. It has electric and water hook-up sites that can accommodate rigs up to 50 feet in length.
Olive Dell is easily reached from San Bernandino, which is 3.5 miles away, and Riverside, 9.6 miles away.
Laguna del Sol
- Address – 8683 Rawhide Lane, Wilton, CA
- Outdoor facilities – Pool, lake, hiking trails
- Rates – $25 per night
Camp bare at a full-fledged resort that has a 25-acre lake, a 32′ long jetted conversation pool, spa, boutique, full-service inn, lounge, fitness center, volleyball courts, and a dog park. All the amenities are clothing-optional with little to no restrictions.
Lake Archie is where most people flock to to engage in kayaking and pedal boating. Fishing and swimming are also allowed in the lake.
The resort has full hook-up sites priced at $25 per night, which is incredibly cheap. You’ll also find no hook-up sites at half that rate!
DeAnza Springs Resort
- Address – 1951 Carrizo Gorge Rd. Jacumba Hot Springs, CA
- Outdoor facilities – Pool, hiking/biking trails, water volleyball
- Rates – $9-21 per night
San Diego’s only nudist resort, DeAnza is a prime destination to explore the clothing-optional lifestyle in California. You have 500 acres of high desert area all to yourself.
The year-round resort has plenty to offer for the guests. Embark on exclusive trailheads that lead you to Anza-Borrego State Park and other nearby attractions. Or bike your way to the Goat Canyon Trestle. The resort organizes its own 5K bare booty run event.
But it’s activities like the water volleyball and karaoke singing competition that are favorites amount the nude campers of this resort.
DeAnza is pretty big with 311 RV sites (both full hook-up and dry) along with fully-outfitted rental units.
Glen Eden Sun Club
- Address – 25999 Glen Eden Rd Temescal Valley Ca, Corona, CA
- Outdoor facilities – Pool, hiking trails, dance bar, volleyball court
- Rates – $13-$35 per night (membership fees extra)
Glen Eden is the perfect base to experience the Southern Californian vibe in your birthday suits. The largest member-owned nudist resort, it has an on-site pool where everyone has to come naked!
The resort has all the amenities you’d expect from a star-rated hotel. This includes a spa, sauna, clubhouse, gym, sports courts, cafe, and dog park. Besides that, you’ll also find a chapel, bookstore, thrift shop, and a café.
The resort has both rental units and full hook-up RV sites. Because this is a member-owned resort, there’s a sense of belonging and togetherness.
Cypress Cove Nudist Resort
- Address – 4425 Pleasant Hill Road Kissimmee
- Outdoor facilities – Pool, jacuzzi, lake, golf
- Rates – $38-$90 per night
A family-friendly nudist resort, Cypress Cove spreads across an area of 300 acres that includes 130 acres of protected wetlands. These offer excellent unclad watersports opportunities like kayaking, canoeing, and boating.
The resort has large heated pools and a hot tub where guests gather to soak in the Florida sunshine. Then there’s a fitness center, tennis court, dance bar, boutique, and a restaurant. All of these properties are clothing-optional.
For the rigs, Cyprus Cove has full hook-up sites located along the lake and near the pools.
Eden RV Resort
- Address – 13220 Houston Ave, Hudson, FL
- Outdoor facilities – Pool, hot tub, tiki hut, tennis courts, bonfire area
- Rates – $55-$70 per night
Camp at a resort that has been promoting nudism in Florida since 1968. Located in the charming natural environment of Pasco County, a few miles from the beach, Eden RV Resort is an authentic Florida treasure.
The clothing-optional resort has a park-like ambiance with gardens and a number of trees. You’ll find picnic tables under a few trees to unwind and sip your favorite beverage. Or you can visit the pools that have a patio with sun loungers. For nude sports, visit the tennis court or the horseshoe pit.
Eden RV Resort has both full hook-up and dry camping sites in different sections.
Sunnier Palms Nudist Park
- Address – 8800 Okeechobee Road, Fort Pierce
- Outdoor facilities – Beach, pool, hot tub, hiking trail
- Rates – $50-$60 per night
Sunnier Palms has 30 acres of large agricultural fields, community gardens, and a lot of open spaces to experience peaceful country naturism.
You can splash in the 40X40 heated swimming pool or the oversized hot tub without your swimwear. Or you can visit the Blind Creek nude beach, which has no restrictions regarding clothes.
Full hook-up RV sites, on-site laundry, outdoor showers, and clothing-optional events make this park the real deal.
Sunnier Palms is a co-operative, volunteer-driven nudist park. So look forward to some friendly faces and accommodating souls.
Wildwood Naturist’s Resort
- Address – 241 Private Road 1179 Decatur, TX
- Outdoor facilities – Pool, hiking trails
- Rates – $35 per night
Wildwood is a clothing-optional family-friendly resort that celebrates nudism in every sense. It provides a safe, trouble-free environment where anyone can experience nature through their skin.
The resort is built on an area of 118 acres. There’s abundant wildlife and plant life; you can explore them all with a slow, leisurely walk down the trails. You can also participate in the 5k Skinnydipper Sun Run that’s organized on the last Saturday of July every year.
The resort has pools and hot tubs where nobody is allowed to come in with clothes on. Special events and community events are organized every now and then to keep the campers engaged.
Purple Peacock RV Resort, Palestine
- Address – 14000 US-84, Palestine, TX
- Outdoor facilities – Pool, spa
- Rates – $140 per night
Purple Peacock is a gated resort located in the middle of East Texas near Palestine. With a modern infrastructure overflowing with luxurious amenities, the resort offers a perfect place to experience nudism and socialize with like-minded campers.
The dedicated tanning area at the resort fulfills your wish for a full-body tan. Next to it are the swimming pool and hot tub. These are perfect for skinny dipping under the sun.
Later, you can vibe to the tunes at Club Birdcage. It’s a clothing-optional dance club with a state-of-the-art sound system to dance the night away.
Retreat at Bluebonnet Ridge RV Park, Terrell
- Address – 16543 Farm to Market 429, Terrell
- Outdoor facilities – Lake camping, pool, walking/jogging trails
- Rates – $50-$60 per night
The Retreat is an adult-only RV park located next to the Bluebonnet Ridge RV Park. It’s 30 minutes from downtown Dallas and attracts many Dallasites who want to experience the textile-free lifestyle.
Start off at the pool and splash in the water for hours. Or calm your nerves in the hot tub next to it. There’s also an adult fitness room and a basketball court to show off your skills without any gear.
With full hook-up sites, clean private bathrooms, and a gathering room with a fireplace, the Retreat is aptly called a home away from home.
Shangri La Ranch, New River
- Address – 44444 N Shangri La Ln, New River
- Outdoor facilities – Pool, hiking/riding trails
- Rates – $15 per night (excluding resort fees)
Shangri La Ranch is a happening clothing-optional RV resort in New River, 35 miles from Phoenix. It’s a resort where something is going on all the time.
Whether that is a morning yoga session, afternoon water volleyball tournament, or evening karaoke session, you’ll have something to engage yourself in. And you’re not required to come with your clothes on.
In case it’s an off-day and there are no events, you can sit by the pool or embark on the scenic trails on a horse.
Mira Vista Resort
- Address – 7501 N Wade Rd, Tucson
- Outdoor facilities – Pools, pickleball courts
- Rates – $15 per night (excluding resort fees)
Located 12 miles from Downtown Tucson, Mira Vista Resort is an upscale clothing-optional RV resort ideal for anyone who wants to camp nude.
The resort has as many as four pools, each for a different reason. One of the pools is intended for water volleyball; the second is a heated conversation pool with jets; the third is a regular heated pool, while the fourth is a smaller pool for kids. Besides that, there is a spa.
Other facilities at the resort are four pickleball courts, a massage center, a clubhouse, a cantina bar, and a conference room.
Blue Lake Resort
- Address – 10430 Cooper Rd, Erie
- Outdoor facilities – Pools, pickleball courts
- Rates – $50 per night (excluding resort fees)
Blue Lake is a nudist campground in Erie, a small village in Illinois. It offers a relaxing atmosphere to campers who want to experience nudism. And it’s a family-friendly resort with no age restrictions.
Among the many amenities, you’ll find a swimming pool, whirlpool, shuffleboard, horseshoe pits, and a snack bar. To accommodate the guests, there are three motel rooms in addition to full hook-up RV sites.
The resort hosts an annual clothing-optional volleyball tournament in July. It takes place over two days during the weekends and is open to everyone.
Valley View Hot Springs
- Address – 64393 County Rd GG, Moffat
- Outdoor facilities – Ponds, hot springs, pools
- Rates – $15 per night (excluding admission fees)
Valley View Hot Springs is one of the best clothing-optional campgrounds for nature camping. A non-profit project managed by Orient Land Trust, it aims to conserve over 2200 acres of pristine land.
Campers get to camp near a natural hot spring and experience the geothermal warmth. In the vicinity, there are four ponds, three swimming pools, and a sauna. All of these sites are clothing-optional and nudism is encouraged.
You won’t find full hook-up sites at his campground and no dump stations either. So be prepared for a completely off-the-grid experience.
Sandy Terraces Associates
- Address – 570 Wakeby Rd, Marstons Mills, MA
- Outdoor facilities – Pools
- Rates – $70-$85 per night
Sandy Terraces is one of the oldest nudist campgrounds in the country, first opening its doors in 1940. The 10-acre park has grown in size and amenities, offering a one-of-a-kind camping experience in Cape Cod.
To create a relaxing vibe, the campground has a big pool with a deck and sun loungers. Naked beach volleyball is popular among the campers, and so are cornhole and pickleball.
Sandy Terraces organizes seasonal activities to keep the campers engaged. One of them is the nude marching band event where anyone can participate.
Lake O’ The Woods Club
- Address – 1353 Sager Road, Valparaiso
- Outdoor facilities – Pools, pickleball courts
- Rates – $25 per night
Another vintage nudist campground that celebrates clothing-optional naturism is Lake O’ The Woods Club. This members-owned club has been the base for many recreationists since 1933.
The campground is built around a spring-fed lake that’s within 130 acres of forested terrain. There are sun decks and fishing docks where you can experience the breeze with your skin. Go for a naked swimming session or catch some fish on a kayak.
Other amenities at the club are a heated swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, club kitchen, outdoor showers, and a dance bar.
There are full hook-up sites that were being renovated at the time of reviewing. So you may get a chance to camp at brand new concrete pads. But do check before visiting.
Dyer Woods Nudist Campground
- Address – 114 Johnson Rd, Foster
- Outdoor facilities – Pools, pickleball courts
- Rates – $70 per night
Dyer Woods is a nature-focused campground located in the thick forests of Western Rhode Island. You have 200 acres of unrestricted area to enjoy nature in your birthday suit.
The unclad adventure starts at the swimming pool. It’s where you can splash in the waters and spend your afternoon under the sun. Or you can make your way up the trails that’ll lead you through the pristine forests.
At the campground, you’ll find a sand volleyball court and a small playground. Again, clothing is optional at these places.
The RV sites at Dyer Woods have water and electric hook-ups but no sewer hook-ups. Also, the sites lack concrete pads. But you do have clubhouses, picnic areas, and a camp store to make your stay at Dyer Woods comfortable.
