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Family friendly
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Season
Late May to late September
About Bare Mountain Retreat
Bare Mountain Retreat is a family-oriented nudist club on 130 private acres of hillside in the foothills north-east of Boise, reached by Rocky Canyon Road about half an hour from the city. It has operated continuously since 1981 and is affiliated with AANR and its Northwest region. The setting is open sagebrush mountain country, about 5 to 10 degrees cooler than Boise in summer, with daytime highs typically between 75 and 95°F and cool nights. A network of hiking trails crosses the property, including a climb to the top of Bare Mountain with views over the surrounding ranges. Facilities are simple: a clubhouse, a pool opened in July 2021 that doubles as a water-volleyball court, a hot tub, a fire pit for evening gatherings, and themed dinners and potlucks. Visitors can camp in tents, stay in a dry RV site, or rent one of two small cabins. There is no drinking water on site, so bring your own; bottled water is sold. Nudity is required in the pool and hot tub, and clothing is optional elsewhere. The club stresses that it is not a singles venue and does not tolerate sexual behaviour or unwanted advances. Children are welcome under their parents' supervision.
Legal context & local rules
Nudity is lawful on the club's private land; Idaho's indecent exposure law applies off the property.
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.
What’s here
Getting there and visiting
Drive out of Boise on Rocky Canyon Road; the club sends details with reservations, which are required. It opens from late May to late September (hours posted as 10:00 to 18:00). Rates on the club's site, seen October 2026 (no year stated): day visit US$25 per adult; tent or dry RV site US$75 per night for up to two adults, day fees included (trailers and motorhomes under 24 ft); cabin US$100 per night for two. Membership options are on the club's website. Pets must be leashed or kept at the campsite and are barred from the pool, clubhouse and lawns. Bring water.
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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43.6166, -116.2009
Frequently asked questions
Can I visit Bare Mountain Retreat for the day?
Yes, with a reservation. The day fee was US$25 per adult when checked in October 2026.
Is nudity required?
Only in the pool and hot tub; the rest of the grounds are clothing optional.
Is there drinking water?
No. There is no potable water on site, so bring your own; bottled water is sold.
When is it open?
From late May to late September; it is closed in winter.
Is it family friendly?
Yes. Children are welcome under their parents' supervision, and the club bans sexual behaviour.
Sources
Researched 25 October 2026 .
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