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About Dyer Woods Nudist Campground
Dyer Woods is a private, family-oriented nudist campground on about 200 acres of woods and meadows in Foster, western Rhode Island, within which a 25-acre campground is developed. The land was farmed until founder Ken Walker turned it into a nudist camp in the 1960s; his family still owns it, and around 65 members lease sites, some with their own cabins. It is a nudist camp rather than a clothing-optional resort: nudity is expected in the common areas, though not enforced on trails or at private sites, and new visitors can take time to undress. Highlights include a swimming pond with a waterslide near the entrance, a quarry with smooth ledges for sunbathing deeper in the woods, a hot tub and a wood-fired sauna, and walking trails through a nature preserve that hides an orchard, a cranberry bog, a stone storage chamber and two small historic cemeteries with graves from the early 1800s. Tent and camper sites can be booked for a night, a weekend or longer. The membership skews over forty, and the club has courted younger visitors with student discounts and World Skinny Dip Day events.
Legal context & local rules
Nudity is lawful on the private campground; the club states it is non-sexual and family oriented.
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
Dyer Woods is at 114 Johnson Road in Foster, about 30 minutes west of Providence by car; there is no public transport. Day visitors are welcome but must reserve in advance by phone ((401) 397-3007) or email (info@dyerwoodscampground.com). In 2019 guests could visit from Memorial Day to Columbus Day for a $40 day fee, while members have year-round access; member dues ran from $600 to $2,400. Tent and camper sites are available nightly or for longer stays.
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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41.7677, -71.7467
Frequently asked questions
Can I visit Dyer Woods for a day?
Yes, day visitors are welcome with an advance reservation; in 2019 the fee was $40.
Is it clothing optional?
No. Nudity is expected in common areas, though not on trails or private sites, and newcomers can ease in.
When is it open to guests?
Guests can visit from Memorial Day to Columbus Day; members have year-round access.
Is it family friendly?
Yes, it is a family-oriented, non-sexual nudist campground.
Sources
- Dyer Woods Nudist Campground (Visit Rhode Island) Official
- A Day in the Life at Rhode Island's Nudist Camp (Rhode Island Monthly, 2019)
- Help wanted: Lifeguard for nudist campground (NBC Boston, 2018)
Researched 25 October 2026 ; confirmed against an official source 25 October 2026.
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