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About Avatan Family Nudist Campground
Avatan is a member-run family nudist club and campground in East Bethel, about 30 minutes north of Minneapolis and St. Paul, and calls itself Minnesota's largest and oldest nudist club, operating since 1961. It occupies about 40 acres of rolling woodland and is a state-licensed campground affiliated with the American Association for Nude Recreation. Facilities include a large pool, a kids' pool, a hot tub, a sauna, a clubhouse, a playground, volleyball, pétanque and horseshoe courts, an RC car raceway, walking trails and an off-leash pet area. Visitors can come for the day or stay in cabins, on RV sites with hookups or on tent sites. The season runs from May through September. Clothing is optional across most of the grounds, but nudity is required in the pool area. Every guest and member must pass a background check before admission, first-time visitors take a guided tour of the grounds in the nude, and photography and video are banned, with removal for anyone who breaks the rule. The club stresses a non-sexual, family atmosphere.
Legal context & local rules
Nudity is lawful on private licensed campground property in Minnesota when not exposed to public view. Photography and video are banned on the grounds.
Public nudity is largely prohibited in the US under indecent exposure laws which vary significantly by state. Vermont has no state-level law against public nudity, making it unique. Florida designates specific beaches as clothing-optional (Haulover Beach, Blind Creek State Park). Federal jurisprudence under the First Amendment has occasionally recognised nude expression in protests, though states regulate for public decency standards. Most states prohibit exposure of "sexual organs" in public under statutes similar to Florida Statute § 800.03.
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Getting there and visiting
Avatan is in East Bethel, Anoka County, about 30 minutes' drive north of the Twin Cities; there is no public transport. Reservations open online in spring, and all visitors must pass a background check and take a first-visit tour. 2026 grounds fees (from September 2026) were $62 per couple and $46 per single a day, $16 for ages 18 to 23 and $36 for an evening visit, with 10% off for AANR and other nudist organisation members. Camping and cabins cost extra (tent sites from $6, RV from $26, cabins from $55 a night midweek). Single men should call for the current singles policy.
Before you go
- 1 Check the current local rules and access conditions before travelling.
- 2 Bring a towel and sit on it when using shared seating.
- 3 Never take photographs of other people without clear consent.
- 4 Respect the venue’s clothing, privacy, and behaviour rules.
Location
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45.3194, -93.2024
Frequently asked questions
Can I visit for a day?
Yes. In 2026 day grounds fees were $62 for couples and $46 for singles, with discounts for nudist organisation members.
Are single men welcome?
Single men must call the office for the current singles policy before visiting.
Is nudity required?
Clothing is optional in most areas, but nudity is required in the pool area, and the first-visit tour is done nude.
Is there a background check?
Yes. All guests and members must pass a background check before admission.
When is it open?
From May through September.
Sources
- Avatan official site
- Avatan: Rates
- KROC News: What to know before visiting Minnesota's largest nudist club (2025)
- Explore Minnesota: Avatan Family Nudist Campground Official
Researched 25 October 2026 .
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