Country
United States
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Family friendly
Yes
Season
May to October (directory listing only; not confirmed by the club)
About Forest Hills Club
Forest Hills Club is a cooperatively owned, clothing-optional family campground in Saranac, in central Michigan, on about 45 wooded acres. The club calls itself Michigan's oldest clothing-optional resort and says it was chartered by the American Sunbathing Association in 1957; that date comes only from the club's own material. It runs as a state-licensed campground with hookup sites for RVs, travel trailers and tents, more than 65 campsites, and cabin rentals. Its site and directory listings mention a clubhouse, a heated salt-water pool, a hot tub, a nature trail, sports courts and free Wi-Fi. The club's constitution refers to social nude recreation, so nudity is part of the club's purpose rather than an optional extra. The grounds are wooded and quiet, which suits people who want a weekend away from town. Visitors should expect a members-focused community rather than a public nude beach, and should contact the club before arriving, because the pages I opened do not spell out a full day-visit policy.
Legal context & local rules
Nudity is lawful on the club's private grounds as a clothing-optional campground, which the club describes as state-licensed. I found no enforcement or conflict reports for this site.
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 club is at 9355 Riverside Dr, Saranac, MI 48881, a rural spot in central Michigan that is reached by car. I found no public transport to the site. Parking is on site for campers. The club's website links to a membership page, but membership and day-visit rules were not visible on the pages I opened, so check with the club before planning a trip. Campsites and cabins are booked through the club. Accessibility details were not 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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42.9206, -85.2601
Frequently asked questions
Is Forest Hills Club clothing-optional?
Yes. The club describes itself as clothing-optional and its constitution refers to social nude recreation.
Can I visit for the day?
The pages I opened do not describe day-visit rules, so contact the club before going.
Is it family friendly?
The club calls itself a family campground.
What facilities are there?
The club lists a clubhouse, a heated pool, a hot tub, a nature trail, sports courts and free Wi-Fi.
Sources
Researched 25 October 2026 .
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