Nudist Beaches & Clubs in New York
Nudists and naturalists can be found all over the world. The legality of nude or clothing-optional beaches and clubs in the United States is dictated on a state-by-state basis. New York permits this form of relaxation, and many public beaches and privately owned nudist resorts are available for the less inhibited among us.
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Bonita Nudist Resort
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Located in Candor, New York, in the northern part of the state, the Bonita Nudist Resort is a secluded retreat where nudists camp, fish, go boating and just relax in a calming and beautiful wooded area. Visitors stay in cabins or camp out in their own trailers or tents. The entire resort is clothing optional.
Juniper Woods Nudist Resort
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The Juniper Woods nudist resort is located in the Catskills in upstate New York. It's a family-oriented, clothing-optional resort, offering a bathhouse, clubhouse, heated pool and other convenient camping amenities. The resort often holds parties and social gatherings, including dances and wine parties.
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Cherry Grove Beach
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Cherry Grove is a clothing-optional beach located in the Cherry Grove area of Fire Island in New York. Men and women of all ages are welcome in this clothing-optional sunbathing area. The Cherry Grove community is commonly recognized as one of the oldest gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender communities in the country.
Kismet Beach
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Also located on Fire Island in New York, Kismet Beach allows clothing-optional sunbathing. Although the beach is not fully nude and clothed sunbathers are often present, going nude or topless is tolerated. It's a viable option if other nudist beaches are overly crowded.
Empire Haven Nudist Resort
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The Empire Haven nudist resort, located in Moravia, New York, is a family-oriented nudist resort that sits on 97 acres of land in the mountains of upstate New York. The resort is open from May through September and features a variety of activities during the summer season. Open to nudists of all ages, the resort features a sauna, whirlpool and several regular pools. The entire resort is clothing-optional.
Lighthouse Beach
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Lighthouse Beach is located approximately one mile from Kismet beach and is another clothing-optional beach where nude or topless sunbathing is tolerated. As its namesake implies, a lighthouse is on the beach and is available for touring, but visitors must be fully clothed.
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