South Carolina
Nude Beaches & Naturist Clubs
South Carolina has 4 AANR-affiliated clubs and no legal public nude beach, ranking #10 of 50 states for naturist activity in this guide. The page lists 3 clubs and resorts, no beach locations and no annual events. Places to know: Benchmark Resort and Sea Mountain Inn (Cherry Grove).
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Clubs Listed
No
Public Nude Beach
#10
National Rank
3
Listed Locations
State Laws & Overview
South Carolina Code §16-15-130 covers indecent exposure. South Carolina has several established clubs, particularly in the Myrtle Beach and Grand Strand area.
Naturist Clubs & Resorts
Benchmark Resort
Spartanburg area (Upstate SC)
Upstate South Carolina naturist resort near Spartanburg. Pool, volleyball, and wooded property.
pool · volleyball
Sea Mountain Inn
Cherry Grove Beach (Horry County)
Clothing-optional resort near Myrtle Beach. Adults-only, pool and hot tub. One of the only clothing-optional beach hotels on the East Coast Atlantic coast.
pool · hot tub
Carolina Sunbathing Club
Columbia area
Central South Carolina naturist club.
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Also on South Carolina: the full South Carolina 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 South Carolina sex laws guide and the South Carolina gambling laws guide.
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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.