Location
United States
Status
Informal / Traditional
Suitable for
Families and adults
Terrain
Grass / lawn
Best season
July to September
About Hagmaier Pond South
Hagmaier Pond South is the southern of two small ponds in the pastoral Olema Valley of west Marin County, California, close to Highway 1 about six miles south of Olema and next to the Hagmaier (Olema Valley) trailhead, where Point Reyes National Seashore and Golden Gate National Recreation Area lands meet along the San Andreas Fault valley. The setting is open grassland and former ranch pasture between Inverness Ridge and Bolinas Ridge, with no sand at the water's edge. Hagmier/Hagmaier Pond has a long reputation among Marin locals as a place for a skinny-dip on hot days; a former Marin County supervisor told a newspaper in 2010 that he had swum nude there, along with at Red Rock Beach, Bolinas and Mount Vision Pond. Beyond such passing mentions, little has been published, so expect a quiet, informal spot with no facilities, cattle-country surroundings, cold-ish water outside late summer and hikers and cyclists using nearby trails.
Getting there
The Hagmaier (Olema Valley) trailhead is on the west side of Highway 1 about 6 miles south of Olema, opposite the Randall trailhead, roughly 15 minutes' drive from the Bear Valley Visitor Center. Parking is only on the unpaved highway shoulders, and vehicles must be fully off the roadway. A 0.5-mile trail links to the Olema Valley Trail; the ponds lie close to the road. No facilities, no public transport stop at the trailhead, and dogs are not allowed on Point Reyes trails west of Highway 1.
Amenities
Legal context
There is no designated clothing-optional area here; the ponds are on National Park Service land where nudity is not specifically authorised. Marin County has a relatively tolerant tradition (a county supervisor publicly described nude visits in 2010), but use is informal and depends on nobody complaining.
Naturism at Hagmaier Pond South sits under United States's rules for traditional tolerance — custom more than statute.
Full country law: United States public nudity guide.
Researched 24 October 2026. No official source confirms naturist status, so treat it as unverified.
Location
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Approx. 37.9738, -122.7269
Visitor tips
- 1 Informal / tolerated site — be discreet and leave no drama.
- 2 Towel, water, sunscreen. Sit on your own towel.
- 3 No photos without clear consent.
- 4 Check access, tides, and parking before you go.
- 5 House rules and local custom can be stricter than the law.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Hagmaier Pond?
In the Olema Valley beside Highway 1, about 6 miles south of Olema near the Hagmaier trailhead.
Is nude swimming allowed?
It is not officially permitted; local nude swimming here is an informal tradition on NPS land.
Where do I park?
On the unpaved shoulders of Highway 1 at the Hagmaier and Randall trailheads, fully off the road.
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Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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