Location
United States
Status
Informal / Traditional
Suitable for
Families and adults
About Frenchman's Hole
Frenchman's Hole is a waterfall and deep, granite-walled pool on Bull Branch, a tributary of the Sunday River in Newry, western Maine. It is a popular summer swimming hole with cliffs for jumping, and has been listed as a place where skinny-dipping takes place, though nudity is not sanctioned. The site is state land managed by the Bureau of Parks and Lands.
This United States naturist beach is a clothing-optional place in a traditionally tolerated setting. Families are welcome.
Legal context
Naturism at Frenchman's Hole sits under United States's rules for traditional tolerance — custom more than statute.
Full country law: United States public nudity guide.
Location
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Approx. 44.5106, -70.9183
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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Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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