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United States
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Season
March to October
About Forty Acre Club
The Forty Acre Club is a member-owned, clothes-free family nudist club on a flat hilltop in Franklin County, Missouri, near the hamlet of Lonedell and roughly an hour's drive south-west of St. Louis. A small group of St. Louis couples founded it in the early 1950s, making it one of the older nudist clubs in the Midwest, and it now has more than 200 members and receives hundreds of visitors each season. The 40 acres hold campsites and a common area on the hilltop, with a swimming pool, hot tub, clubhouse and walking trails. Members and visitors camp in tents or RVs, and the club runs a calendar of social events through the season, and it has held open house days aimed at newcomers. The club displays AANR branding on its website. Unlike clothing-optional resorts, it describes itself as clothes-free, and its first-visit page explains its rules and what to expect for newcomers. It is open to visitors from 1 March to 31 October.
Legal context & local rules
Nudity is lawful on the private club 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 club is at 104 Ridge Acres Loop, Lonedell, off MO-30 south-west of St. Louis; drive in, as there is no public transport. Visitors are welcome from March 1 to October 31, seven days a week, 9am to 6pm. Contact the club in advance by email (membership@fortyacreclub.org) or phone ((636) 629-0050). Rates, fees and rules for first-timers are on the club's First Visit page; they were not readable when we checked.
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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38.3081, -90.8276
Frequently asked questions
When can I visit the Forty Acre Club?
From March 1 to October 31, any day from 9am to 6pm.
Is it clothing optional?
No, the club describes itself as clothes free; its First Visit page explains what to expect.
Is it family friendly?
Yes, it is a family nudist club founded by couples in the 1950s.
Can I camp?
Yes, there are tent and RV campsites on the hilltop.
Sources
Researched 25 October 2026 .
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