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About Cherry Lane Nudist Resort
Cherry Lane Nudist Resort is a privately owned, adults-only clothing-optional resort in rural Hillsdale County in southern Michigan, on North Adams Road outside the village of North Adams. It dates from the late 1960s, when the Bevis family turned a small farm into a nudist camp after trying nudism themselves, and the founders' son, Dennis Bevis, has been named as owner in press coverage. The site has grown to about 80 acres and now looks much like a large RV campground: most guests are seasonal campers with well-equipped trailers, and there is a clubhouse, a performance stage, a swimming pool and the usual hookups and security. It brands itself as Michigan's adult playground and states plainly that it is not a family naturist venue, so no one under 21 is admitted. The atmosphere is social and event-driven, with activities on most days in season, and press coverage notes a large swinger contingent and a crowd that leans older. Clothing is optional around most of the grounds, but the pool is the one place where clothing is not allowed. Members pay an annual fee that has been reported at up to $1,800.
Legal context & local rules
Nudity is lawful on the private, adults-only 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.
What’s here
Getting there and visiting
The resort is at 11540 North Adams Road, North Adams, about an hour from Battle Creek and 90 minutes from Kalamazoo; a car is required. You must be 21 or older to enter. Visitor rates, the season, day-visit options and any rules on single visitors are not published in the sources we could open, so contact the resort through its website before your first visit; annual membership has been reported at up to $1,800.
What visitors say
Online reviews summarised by local media average around 4.4 out of 5. Guests describe a judgement-free, clothing-optional adult camping experience with events on most days and a good pool. Others point out that it suits people looking for an adult social scene rather than traditional family naturism, and that the crowd skews older.
Summarised in our own words from public reviews and guides listed under Sources.
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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41.9709, -84.5258
Frequently asked questions
Can families visit Cherry Lane?
No. It is adults only and you must be 21 or older to enter.
Is nudity required?
Clothing is optional around the grounds, but no clothing is allowed in the pool.
Is it a traditional naturist club?
No. It describes itself as an adult playground, and press reports describe a strong swinger scene.
How far is it from Kalamazoo?
About 90 minutes by car; just over an hour from Battle Creek.
Sources
- Cherry Lane Nudist Resort (own site)
- Nudist resorts near Kalamazoo (WGRD, 2024)
- AP feature on Cherry Lane (This Is Tucson)
Researched 25 October 2026 .
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