A respectful, independent travel directory.

ClothingOptional.org is an independent, reader-supported directory of clothing-optional places — beaches, parks, hot springs, campgrounds and resorts — alongside long-form guides to the etiquette, legality and culture surrounding them.

What we cover

Only places where clothing-optional use is either explicitly legal or has been openly tolerated for years with no enforcement. We do not list locations where nudity carries legal risk, nor places that are private and uninviting to outside visitors.

How we verify

Every entry is checked by an editor at least once a year. We confirm current legal status with the managing agency (county parks, national forests, beach associations), corroborate access details with on-the-ground reporting, and remove or flag any location whose status has changed.

What we won't do

• Publish photos of identifiable individuals without consent.
• Run sponsored or paid placements disguised as editorial.
• List locations where visiting would put you in legal jeopardy.

Editorial independence

We accept advertising and affiliate revenue, but no entry is ever included, ranked or boosted in exchange for payment. Affiliate links, when present, are labeled.