South Dakota

South Dakota, USA

Barefoot Resort

Barefoot Resort occupies a wooded hillside in the Black Hills of South Dakota, about 45 minutes northwest of Rapid City near the old mining town of Lead. It's one of the longest-running naturist resorts in the region, dating back to the 1960s, and operates as a membership club with day-use and overnight options for both members and non-members. The property sits at around 5,000 feet in ponderosa pine forest, which means cool mornings and evenings even in midsummer—bring layers. You'll find a mix of accommodations: RV hookups, tent sites, and a handful of rental cabins and lodge rooms. The resort has a heated pool, hot tub, and volleyball court, plus hiking trails that wind through the property. The season is short—typically Memorial Day through Labor Day, with some shoulder weekends if weather cooperates. This is one of very few clothing-optional resorts in the northern Great Plains, so it draws visitors from a wide radius. The Black Hills location is a bonus: you're close to Mount Rushmore, Deadwood's casinos, and Custer State Park, so you can mix naturist downtime with regional sightseeing. Cell service is unreliable up here, which some guests consider a feature. Day passes are available if you want to test the waters before booking a stay.