Leduc County, Alberta
CottonTail Corner Naturist Beach
CottonTail Corner Naturist Beach is a clothing-optional freshwater beach near Devon, Alberta — one of the few naturist beach options in the Edmonton metro area.
- Lake
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- Edmonton Area
- Day use
About this place
CottonTail Corner Naturist Beach is a clothing-optional freshwater beach near Devon, Alberta — one of the few naturist beach options in the Edmonton metro area. Devon is a small town on the North Saskatchewan River southwest of Edmonton; the naturist beach is on or near the river in Leduc County.
Alberta has a small but active naturist community, concentrated around Edmonton and Calgary. CottonTail Corner fills a gap in the Edmonton-area outdoor naturist options alongside the province's naturist clubs.
Visitor notes
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Who visits
Edmonton-area naturists.
How to find it
Contact local Alberta naturist groups for current access directions.
Things to watch out for
Alberta's summer weather is variable; evenings can be cool even on warm summer days.
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Etiquette & ground rules
Alberta naturist beach. Follow the local naturist community's guidance for access and etiquette.
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