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United States
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Family friendly
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Season
May to September
About Empire Haven
Empire Haven is a family-oriented nudist park in Moravia, in the Finger Lakes region of New York. It was founded in 1959 and sits on about 97 acres of forested land in the town of Moravia. Accommodation ranges from rental trailers and cabins to RV and tent sites with electric and water hook-ups. The pool is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, and nudity is required there. Other facilities include two hot tubs, a cedar sauna, a snack bar, a fishing pond, pickleball and petanque courts, and nature trails. Day visitors are welcome Thursday to Sunday, and may stay until dusk. Monday to Wednesday day visits are limited to members and are by appointment. First-time visitors do not have to undress to ask about the park or to take a free tour. Pets are allowed if well behaved. The park's website shows a 'closed until 2026' banner and gives a season start of 15 May, so check with the park before travelling.
Legal context & local rules
Nudity on private park land is lawful in New York as a club rule. I did not check the Town of Moravia's local ordinances.
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 park is at 5947 Sun Lane, Moravia, New York, and is reached by car. The sources give no public transport details. Day visits are Thursday to Sunday, and Monday to Wednesday visits are by appointment for members. Arrange a free tour in advance. Accessibility was not found in the 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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44.3449, -104.8169
Frequently asked questions
Can I visit for a day?
Yes, Thursday to Sunday until dusk. Monday to Wednesday is for members only, by appointment.
Do I have to undress to look around?
No. First-time visitors do not have to undress to ask about the park or take a free tour.
Is it family friendly?
Yes. The park describes itself as family-oriented.
Is nudity required?
At the pool, yes. The sources do not say whether it is required elsewhere.
Sources
- Empire Haven Nudist Resort and Campground (park site)
- Empire Haven Nudist Resort and Campground (CamplinQ)
- Empire Haven Nudist Park (iLoveNY listing)
Researched 25 October 2026 .
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