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What states have legal nude beaches?

Posted Aug 16, 2008

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ME

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Aug 16, 2008

I know florida does but who else?

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ghost5of7
Aug 19, 2008
Oregon does. Rooster rock state park is just east of Portland. There's a clothing optional area on the east side of the park. Also Collins beach on Sauve Island about 20mintues drive west of Portland. It's a bit of a drive, but worth the visit.
My home state of Washington doesn't have any public nudist areas anymore, but there ARE several private landed clubs. So far as I know, they're all listed on this site.
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1newddewd
Aug 20, 2008
texas also has one, hippie hollow in austin....sandy hook in new jersey....probably some in california, although i don't know about there
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Bluespoet
Aug 23, 2008
What about Vantage Beach on the George side of the Vantage Bridge (Vantage WA) BLM land that is legal nude beach?
BTW, it is on the way to the greatest outdoor concert venue in George, WA. Google Vantage Beach for directions.
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Swifthawk
Oct 6, 2008
New South Wales does....but that's a state in Australia.
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Member
Oct 20, 2008
Sandy Hook beach in New Jersey is a legal nude beach, often crowded with about 3-5,000 people. In New York, Fire Island has an area designated as nude also. It is also acceptable in NY for wormen to go topless in public in any location where males can go without a shirt. Although, technically not legal, a NY supreme court ruling made it unfeasable for local agencies to prosecute for it. Google Top Free Seven, Rochester, NY for more information.
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Member
Oct 20, 2008
Even if you could find a "beach" in Kentucky, there is less than a snowball's prayer in hades. To expose yourself and cause "shock or alarm" to any person under the age of 18 is a class a misdemeaner (I think second offense is automatically a felony). Over the age of 18 is a class b misdemeaner. To be able to open a public area for nudity requires the consent and approval of the local county judge executive/magistrate, who are elected officials. There have been more than three attempts that I am aware of, one came really close, however the local churches are more than adequate to sway the authorizing agent. Therefore, nil, nadda, not gonna happen. Oh, and just so you get the idea, if stepping out of the shower in your own home you "shock or alarm" someone who was not authorized to be in your bathroom, tough, it's still a misdemeaner. The only exception is your direct spouse. You don't even want to know what happens if a minor is involved....trust me.
Thanks
Jerry
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4EVRBARE
Oct 21, 2008
In Aus.. Swifthawke is correct New South Wales does.. where Sydney is located however all states and territories have legal beaches EXCEPT Queensland... who are fighting to get one legal beach.. cheers beverley
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GreatDeadParrot
Nov 8, 2008
Where in Tenn. do you go?
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Cheri Donna Dawson
Jan 7, 2009
There is a big difference in the US between nude tolerated and nude legal. Haulover in FL is the only legal nude beach in that state. Sauvie Island's Collins Beach & Rooster Rock in OR (I believe there's another that was just established there.
Long Island, NY's has the beach on Robert Moses State land, but that is nude tolerated. California has nude allowed/tolerated beaches.
Gunnison Beach on Sandy Hook is legally nude.
Cheri
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Cheri Donna Dawson
Jan 7, 2009
Pashare, From LI Travasuns:
It's not a legally sanctioned nude beach but it is more than just tolerated. There is signage for the clothed areas and the superintendant is working with us to keep things good. The official word is that it's "traditionally a clothing optional beach". I think Gunnison is the only official nude beach in this area. (not nearly as nice many of us think)
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Cheri Donna Dawson
Jan 8, 2009
[quote]In NY I believe Lighthouse beach on Fire Island is "legal" I have been to beaches on Fire Island that are only accessible by boat or 4x4 and while not official the Police marine division patrols them without bothering anybody for being nude.[/quote] ========== From LI Travasuns: Until we talked about it this summer I didn't realize the differences between a legal nude beach and a tolerated or traditional beach. I guess because the rangers see us naked and don't bother us that some feel it's a legal beach. I can't remember off the top of my head what has to be done, but I know the superintendent has to do something, I think file paperwork asking the Parks' service to make a legal designation of a nude beach. I also just found out that we're allowed to remain nude because the beach was clothing optional prior to the time it became a Federal park. Some thing as far back as 75 years
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williamc
Jan 13, 2009
This whole thing about "legal" v. "tolerated" is very vague. Fire Island which my wife and I visit frequently may only be "tolerated" but it is well marked with official signs as "clothing optional", it is highly populated and regularly patrolled by the police and no one is bothered. That may officially fall into the "tolerated" category but if you're worried about getting arrested or fined, I think that's virtually impossible as long as you don't do any overt acts ( which you shouldn't be doing in public anyway. It taints us all.)
Moshup Beach on Martha's vineyard is "tolerated" the same way as is Surf Side beach on Nantucket. Both are well patrolled but nobody is ever bothered. There's another beach on Martha's vineyard in Chilmark where the town's web site even states that nude bathing is permited past a certain point from the entrance. In fact there was a town meeting about Moshup years ago where they
tried to make it an issue but is was shot down by a fairly large margin
as I was told.
In many cases "tolerated" is for all intents, "legal". I am not a lawyer but I can't imagine them procesuting anyone given the long history of some of these beaches. I absolutely do not worry when my wife and I go there so if you're concern about the difference between tolerated and legal is the fear of arrest, I do not think it is warranted in some cases as long as you reseach your beaches carefully and discuss with people on these and other forums.
- Bill
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99h888
Jan 22, 2009
OREGON has a beach called rooster rock up the Columbia Gorge where you can go in BA nudist is located on the Columbia River
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skidawg21
Mar 28, 2009
I wish I had a good answer to that, but I don't. I can say that my wife and I went to a very secluded beach in Perry Ohio and layed out nude with out to much problem. I believe the land is owned by CEI. Also I know their have been many people that go to this place.
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JoseO42
Oct 4, 2009
[quote]I know florida does but who else?[/quote] If you are referring to Haulover Beach, technically it is clothing optional. I always take the words "nude beach" to mean a beach where nudity is required and not optional. Granted we are splitting hairs since when I go to Haulover Beach, the vast majority of people are nude and only a small amount of people are wearing what you would traditionally see at a textile beach.
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volkvanmyn25
Nov 26, 2009
Sandybay in Cape Town South Africa is a legal nude beach and is also a nature reserve. It's very beautiful and a nice 2.5km forest walk from the car park. No nudity on the pathway aloud but once you get to the beach you can be all natural.
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Curt, or Cowboy
Nov 26, 2009
It's a question that appeared on the TV news the other day here. To establish a nude beach in Cleveland, Ohio, USA on the shores of Lake Erie to promote tourism to Cleveland. The web poll at the time I voted was something like 438 against, 402 for. I'm sure it wouldn't hurt the cause if anyone reading this would cast a votehereThanks.... ( yeah, I know. A violation of the TOS to put that link, but I'd hope we can make an exception in this case )
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macnude
Nov 26, 2009
[quote]It's a question that appeared on the TV news the other day here. To establish a nude beach in Cleveland, Ohio, USA on the shores of Lake Erie to promote tourism to Cleveland. The web poll at the time I voted was something like 438 against, 402 for. I'm sure it wouldn't hurt the cause if anyone reading this would cast a votehereThanks.... ( yeah, I know. A violation of the TOS to put that link, but I'd hope we can make an exception in this case )[/quote] Got my vote in but "No way" leading "sure, why not?" by 184. Time to pad the poll, everyone?
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kenoHick
Dec 24, 2009
Mazo Beach Wisconsin near Madison is legally nude and is officially run by the state. Google academicnaturist's blog.
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Roosterock
Dec 25, 2009
I do not think Washington has any legal nude beaches. There are spots where the police will not bother you, unless someone complains.
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Cheri Donna Dawson
Dec 28, 2009
[quote]The Fire Island National Seashore in NY Long Island is very nice. You can walk and swim nude. but its too cold now!![/quote] Yes, it's too cold now to enjoy Lighthouse Beach, but LI Travasuns has events all year long. They are affiliated with AANR as well as TNS. They also have a Yahoo group. Their monthly winter swims are well attended.
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jason
Dec 28, 2009
the west beach at east harbor state park is the park beach and is lifeguarded during daytime hours. there is another beach at the east end(near the harbor channel) it is pretty much just water accessible. you may still be able to hike the long distance along the top of the old breakwall. this beach was the park beach untill it was pretty much washed out in a big storm in the 60's.
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Bud
May 2, 2011
Blacks beach,, stinson beach red white and blue beach, bonny doon, sunset state beach
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openrange
May 4, 2011
sandy hook nj as stated and some fed property in the n/w if your discreet
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