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Season
Spring to autumn (roughly May to October)
About Drakes Ridge Rustic Nudist Retreat
Drakes Ridge Rustic Nudist Retreat is a small, family-oriented nudist campground in the wooded hills of Switzerland County in south-eastern Indiana, near Bennington and not far from the Ohio River. Listings date it to 1964 and say it is affiliated with AANR. As the name suggests, it is rustic: water is hauled in to the site, there are a handful of taps around the grounds, and showers are in the bathhouse. Accommodation is a mix of tent pitches, RV sites with 20 or 30 amp hookups and a few rustic cabins for rent; the state campground roster records about ten sites. Recreation centres on a swimming pool where nudity is required, a hot tub, a small lake used for fishing (and skating in winter), sunning lawns and hiking trails. A clubhouse with a kitchen, games, ping-pong and a performance stage is the social hub, and outdoor games include volleyball, cornhole, horseshoes, tetherball, basketball, ladder ball and axe throwing, plus a children's play area. Rules are typical of traditional clubs: sit on a towel, no photography in common areas without permission, quiet hours from 11pm to 8am, and dogs allowed under pet rules. It opens in spring, summer and autumn.
Legal context & local rules
Nudity is lawful on the private grounds; the campground appears on Indiana's licensed campground roster.
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
The retreat is on Drake's Ridge Road in rural Switzerland County, reached by car via IN-56 or IN-129 near Bennington; there is no public transport. There is no published website, so call or email ahead before a first visit (the state roster lists (812) 427-3914). Children are welcome with their parents. Prices, day-visit terms and any singles policy are not published in the sources we found.
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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38.8589, -85.1405
Frequently asked questions
Is Drakes Ridge family friendly?
Yes, it describes itself as family oriented and children are welcome with their parents.
Is nudity required?
Nudity is required in the pool; check other rules when you call ahead.
Can I stay overnight?
Yes, in tent sites, RV sites with 20 or 30 amp hookups, or rustic rental cabins.
Can I bring my dog?
Dogs are welcome under the retreat's pet guidelines.
Sources
- Drakes Ridge Rustic Nudist Retreat - CamplinQ
- Switzerland County campgrounds - Indiana Department of Health campground roster Official
Researched 25 October 2026 .
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