Ohio
Nude Beaches & Naturist Clubs
Ohio has 6 AANR-affiliated clubs and no legal public nude beach, ranking #6 of 50 states for naturist activity in this guide. The page lists 5 clubs and resorts, no beach locations and no annual events. Places to know: Ponderosa Sun Club and Pine Shadows Club.
5
Clubs Listed
No
Public Nude Beach
#6
National Rank
5
Listed Locations
State Laws & Overview
Ohio Revised Code §2907.09 covers public indecency. Private naturist clubs operate throughout the state. Ohio's central location makes it one of the Midwest's more active naturist states.
Naturist Clubs & Resorts
Ponderosa Sun Club
Roann (Wabash County)
Indiana-border club drawing Ohio naturists. Large property with pool, lake, and recreational facilities. One of the Midwest's most established naturist resorts.
pool · lake · volleyball · camping
Pine Shadows Club
Canton area (Stark County)
Northeast Ohio naturist club with pool and outdoor recreation. Serving the Akron-Canton area.
pool · volleyball
Malabar Sun Club
Mansfield area (Richland County)
Central Ohio naturist club with pool, hot tub, and wooded property. Long-established.
pool · hot tub
Lake O'Springs
Southwest Ohio
Southwest Ohio naturist resort with lake, pool, and camping facilities.
lake · pool · camping
Ohio Sunbathing Club
Columbus area (mobile)
Columbus-area social naturist group organizing events around central Ohio.
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Also on Ohio
Also on Ohio: the full Ohio profile covers taxes, cost of living, crime and schools, and the county map lets you compare every county in the state. For related rules, read the Ohio sex laws guide and the Ohio gambling laws guide.
Full Ohio profile
Taxes, cost of living, crime, schools, housing and more.
Data sourced from AANR, The Naturist Society, state park records, and municipal ordinances. Laws summarized for informational purposes only — verify current local regulations before visiting. Club locations approximate; contact clubs directly for access. Some facilities require membership or advance reservation.