Washington
Nude Beaches & Naturist Clubs
4
AANR Clubs
Yes
Public Nude Beach
#6
National Rank
5
Listed Locations
State Laws & Overview
Washington has no statewide nude beach designation but several naturist clubs operate legally. The annual Bare Buns Fun Run in Spokane is a permitted 5K through Kaniksu Ranch that draws over 1,000 participants. Public nudity laws vary by municipality; Seattle's enforcement is generally lax. Women's toplessness is legal statewide.
Nude Beaches & Public Locations
Hanford Beach / White Bluffs
Hanford Reach National Monument, near Richland
Remote sections of the Columbia River shoreline near the Hanford Site have long been used as informal clothing-optional areas. Very remote, no facilities.
Access: Limited access roads; best by boat
Naturist Clubs & Resorts
Kaniksu Ranch
Loon Lake (northeast Washington)
Eastern Washington's flagship naturist resort, home of the famous Bare Buns Fun Run. 420 acres with lake, pool, hot tub, camping, and cabins. Outstanding scenery in the Selkirk Mountains.
lake · pool · hot tub · volleyball · camping · cabins
Western Outdoor Club
Burlington (Skagit County)
Northwest Washington's primary naturist club. Pool, hot tub, and sports facilities north of Seattle.
pool · hot tub · volleyball
Lake Associates Recreation Club
Lake Stevens area (Snohomish County)
East of Seattle, this club offers lake swimming, pool, and wooded grounds. Convenient for Seattle-area naturists.
lake · pool
Fraternity Snoqualmie
Snoqualmie area
Long-established naturist club in the Snoqualmie Valley east of Seattle. Wooded setting with pool and traditional club facilities.
pool · volleyball
Annual Events
Last weekend of July
Bare Buns Fun Run
America's most famous naturist 5K, held annually at Kaniksu Ranch in Loon Lake. 1,000+ participants run through the resort grounds. All body types and experience levels welcome. Has been running since 1982.
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World Naked Bike Ride — Seattle
Seattle chapter of the WNBR, typically routed through Capitol Hill and Seattle Center neighborhoods.
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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.