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About In the Woods
In The Woods is a privately run, members-only clothing-optional campground on 30 wooded acres in the rolling hills of Georgia's upper Piedmont near Canon, in Franklin County, a short drive from Lake Hartwell. It presents itself as a gay clothing-optional campground, and older press coverage describes a membership that is mostly men, but the campground states that it does not discriminate and that everyone is welcome. The whole property is clothing optional for members aged 21 and over. Accommodation spans wooded tent sites, RV sites and a range of rental units listed as sleepers, a bunkhouse, dens, cabins and a loft chalet, along with annual and seasonal sites for regulars. Shared facilities include a swimming pool, hot tub, a small gym, a clubhouse, campfire areas and landscaped walking trails through the woods. The setting is quiet and rural, and the campground points guests to nearby day trips such as Tallulah Falls and the Blue Ridge foothills, as well as to shops and restaurants in the surrounding towns. A 2017 regional LGBT newspaper ranking listed it among the top ten gay campgrounds in North America.
Legal context & local rules
Nudity is lawful on this private property in Georgia. The grounds are clothing optional and restricted to members 21 and older.
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 campground is at 142 Casey Court off the rural roads around Canon, about 90 minutes northeast of Atlanta via I-85 and GA-17; a car is needed. Entry is for members aged 21 and over, so contact the office (706-246-0152) before a first visit to arrange membership and a site. Fees are not published online; a travel roundup quoted RV rates of roughly $20 to $63 a night, but that figure is undated. Rental units and seasonal sites should be booked ahead.
What visitors say
Coverage describes a friendly, social campground with a largely gay male membership, where the pool and clubhouse are the centre of activity and many guests return for seasonal stays. Visitors value the wooded privacy and the relaxed clothing-optional atmosphere. Women are welcome but form a small minority, according to a 2013 Atlanta report. Detailed recent reviews are scarce.
Summarised in our own words from public reviews and guides listed under 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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34.3424, -83.1609
Frequently asked questions
Who is In The Woods for?
It describes itself as a gay clothing-optional campground, but says all adults are welcome regardless of orientation.
Is there an age limit?
Yes. The campground is for members aged 21 and over, so it is not suitable for families with children.
Do I need to be a member?
Yes, it is members-only; contact the office before your first visit to arrange membership.
Is nudity required?
No. The whole 30-acre property is clothing optional.
What accommodation is available?
Tent and RV sites, plus rental bunkhouse, den, cabin and loft chalet units and annual or seasonal sites.
Sources
- In The Woods Campground official website
- LGBT campgrounds offer affordable vacation options throughout GA - Rough Draft Atlanta (2013, search result)
- 5 Nudist RV Parks in Georgia - Cruise America (search result)
- In The Woods - ParkAdvisor (search result)
Researched 25 October 2026 .
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