Best Gay Clothing-Optional Hotels, Resorts & Campgrounds (U.S. + Worldwide)
I’m new to the whole LETS GET NAKED and run around outside thing… but I don’t hate it. A couple summers ago I had the distinct honor to go to The Woods Campground (which I’ll explain more about at the end of this post), and it was my first experience with outdoor nudity. And, it was a fun ass time. The thing that made it the most fun was that it was all gay men running around in different themed outfits each day we were there.
At the Woods Campground in summer of 2024, right before I moved to Mexico
We had a time! So when I think of nudity, I think of being free, I think of being able to express yourself in other ways. And, a lot of people love it. So I thought, let me draw up a list of some spots around the world where we can all be freely ourselves…and do it naked.
Clothing-optional travel is one of those things that sounds intimidating until you’re actually there… and then you’re like: “Oh. This is just… freedom. With sunscreen.”
Before we get into the list, two quick reminders:
Clothing-optional ≠ mandatory nudity. You can keep your shorts on if that’s your comfort level.
Nudity isn’t automatically sexual. Most properties are about relaxation + community first, and they have rules about respect and shared spaces.
My quick rating system
Comfort Rating: ⭐️ (hard for first-timers) to ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (easy, welcoming, low pressure)
Why It Works: the one-liner reason this place is worth it
Best for: the traveler type
1. Island House — Key West, Florida (USA)
Photo courtesy: Booking.com
Comfort Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Why It Works: Legendary, social, and built for “no tan lines” energy
Island House is basically a gay institution — one of the early gay guesthouses, and now a full-on grown-up playground (pool, sundecks, jacuzzis, sauna/gym vibes) with a super social feel.
Best for: First-timers who want a classic, easy intro
2. The Grand Resort — Fort Lauderdale, Florida (USA)
Photo courtesy: Booking.com
Comfort Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Why It Works: Big resort luxury + lots of amenities (without being chaotic)
The Grand Resort is one of the most established gay resort setups in South Florida, with multiple pools/hot tubs/sundecks and a spa — and it’s close to the Fort Lauderdale gay beach scene.
Best for: “I want pampered, not messy” travelers
Palm Springs: The Clothing-Optional Capital (for real)
Palm Springs has an entire ecosystem of men’s clothing-optional hotels — you can literally pick your vibe. (Palm Springs Preferred even groups these properties together.)
3. INNdulge — Palm Springs, California (USA)
Photo courtesy: Agoda.com
Comfort Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Why It Works: Friendly, iconic, and a very “choose your own adventure” resort
INNdulge is one of the most famous options in Palm Springs and consistently described as an easy, welcoming clothing-optional stay for gay men.
Best for: First-timers + social pool people
4. Vista Grande Resort — Palm Springs, California (USA)
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Comfort Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Why It Works: Historic Palm Springs gay resort energy
Vista Grande is literally part of Palm Springs’ clothing-optional history and still one of the better-known men’s resorts in the Warm Sands area.
Best for: Guys who want “classic Palm Springs” vibes
5. El Mirasol Villas — Palm Springs, California (USA)
Comfort Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Why It Works: Private, gated, and feels like a tucked-away oasis
If you want something quiet-ish but still social enough to meet people, El Mirasol is a strong pick (and it’s repeatedly positioned as a clothing-optional gay men’s resort).
Best for: Relaxation + low-pressure social time
6. Casa Oliver — Palm Springs, California (USA)
Photo courtesy of Booking.com
Comfort Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Why It Works: Playful energy, good for groups, good for weekends
Casa Oliver is part of the Palm Springs clothing-optional cluster and tends to appeal to people who want a fun environment to connect and unwind.
Best for: Friend trips + social weekends
7. Triangle Inn — Palm Springs, California (USA)
Comfort Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Why It Works: Boutique, calm, and “private retreat” coded
Triangle Inn is frequently described as a comfortable, relaxed clothing-optional option for gay men.
Best for: Quiet luxury + recharge trips
Mexico + Caribbean (warm weather, easy mode)
8. Casa Cupula — Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
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Comfort Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Why It Works: The most iconic PV “gay resort” experience
Casa Cupula is one of PV’s best-known gay resorts, with a clothing-optional pool setup and a reputation for being equal parts luxury and social energy.
Best for: PV first-timers who want the “full gaycation” package
9. Piñata PV — Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
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Comfort Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Why It Works: Fun, modern, and built around social pool time
Nomadic Boys specifically calls Piñata PV a gay clothing-optional resort with a more party-forward personality.
Best for: Guys who want PV social energy without needing a huge resort
12. Coqui del Mar — Puerto Rico
Photo courtesy of discoverpuertorico.com
Comfort Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Why It Works: Community-forward, social, and extremely welcoming
This is the “come solo, leave with friends” type of property — and it’s specifically framed as a community-centered clothing-optional guesthouse vibe.
Best for: Solo travelers who want connection without pressure
Europe (for the “I’m booked and moisturized” crowd)
13. Villa 3 Caparica — Lisbon Area, Portugal
Photo courtesy of hotels.com
Comfort Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Why It Works: European villa feel with wellness amenities
Two Bad Tourists highlights this as a standout near Lisbon, with a relaxed villa atmosphere and spa-style features.
Best for: Euro-summer gays who want chill luxury
14. Club Torso — Maspalomas, Gran Canaria (Spain)
Photo courtesy of Club Torso
Comfort Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Why It Works: Maspalomas = nude beach culture, and this leans into it
Maspalomas is famous for gay beach culture, and Club Torso is positioned as a clothing-optional resort with social areas and a lively vacation vibe.
Best for: Guys who want the dunes + pool + resort circuit
Clothing-Optional Gay Campgrounds (U.S. + Canada)
These are not just “roughing it.” A lot of these places have pools, clubhouses, themed weekends, cabins, and a very social vibe. And, like I said earlier, I checked out The Woods below… so let’s get into the list after this.
15. Camp Buckwood — Indiana (USA)
Comfort Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Why It Works: Friendly, social, and explicitly trans-friendly
Pink Ticket calls out Camp Buckwood for its social pool scene and its trans-friendly positioning.
Best for: Midwest travelers who want community + themed weekends
16. Roseland Resort & Campground — West Virginia (USA)
Comfort Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Why It Works: Year-round camping + themed weekends + trails
Pink Ticket describes it as clothing-optional across most of the property (except restaurant), with events that drive the social scene.
Best for: East Coast guys who want “campground but make it fun”
17. River Ridge Campground — Kentucky (USA)
Comfort Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Why It Works: Bear/leather-friendly, structured rules, themed weekends
Pink Ticket positions it as clothing-optional in most areas with clear rules around communal spaces.
Best for: Guys who like a more organized, rules-clear environment
18. Jones Pond — New York (USA)
Comfort Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Why It Works: Big property, strong community, lots of event culture
Pink Ticket notes it’s a large property with themed weekends and a social pool culture.
Best for: People who want a “gay summer camp for adults” vibe
19. Hillside Campgrounds — Pennsylvania (USA)
Comfort Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Why It Works: Nudist-friendly, theme weekends, social programming
Pink Ticket lists Hillside as a naked-friendly option with frequent themes and community activities.
Best for: PA / Northeast travelers who want something drivable
20. The Point — Ontario (Canada)
Comfort Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Why It Works: Social + relaxed + “just spicy enough”
Pink Ticket frames it as a balanced vibe with bonfires and a strong social scene.
Best for: Guys who want easy conversation + weekend energy
21. Camping Club Resort Plein Bois — Quebec (Canada)
Comfort Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Why It Works: Close-ish to Montréal energy + solid amenities
Pink Ticket notes the clothing-optional area is only part of the property, but amenities and the Montréal orbit make it appealing.
Best for: Montréal trips + bilingual adventure weekends
22. The Woods Campground — Lehighton, Pennsylvania (USA)
Comfort Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Why It Works: Massive property + cabins + strong party weekends (but still nature-forward)
The Woods is described as a membership-based, clothing-optional, adults-only (18+) LGBTQIA+ camping resort with 161 acres, plus accommodations beyond tents (cabins and more).
Best for: East Coast guys who want the “big gay campground experience” without flying
Quick Gimme the Real Tea, Nick:
First time + nervous: Island House (Key West), INNdulge (Palm Springs), Coqui del Mar (PR)
Luxury resort feel: The Grand Resort (Fort Lauderdale), Casa Cupula (PV)
Social weekends + themes: Camp Buckwood, Roseland, The Woods
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A comprehensive guide to the best gay clothing-optional hotels, resorts, and campgrounds in the U.S. and abroad — including Palm Springs, Puerto Vallarta, Key West, and The Woods Campground. Updated for 2026.