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About Indian Hills Nudist Park
Indian Hills Nudist Park is a privately owned, adults-only (18+) nudist park on about 55 wooded acres just outside Slidell in St Tammany Parish, around 40-45 minutes from New Orleans. It was opened in 1971 by Gottlieb 'the Professor' Kogel, a New Orleans magician and lifelong nudist, and after his death in 2010 passed to the Kraemer family, who still run it; it bills itself as Louisiana's only nudist park, with the motto 'Keeping Louisiana Nude Since 1971'. Around 40 people live on site year-round on 45 residential lots, and there are about 107 rental sites for RVs and tents plus a handful of themed rentals: a large barn for four, a travel trailer, a poolside studio, an accessible cabin and small suites. The heart of the park is a heated pool, a hot tub and a clubhouse remodelled in 2015-16, with a small gym, a social area, nature trails, bathhouses and a coin laundry. Nudity is required at the pool and hot tub (only a hat allowed) and in the clubhouse, where towels, wraps or shirts are tolerated. Photography is banned and sexual activity in public areas is prohibited. Thursday game nights and weekend karaoke keep the social calendar busy.
Legal context & local rules
Nudity is lawful on the private park grounds in Louisiana; the park is restricted to adults 18 and over.
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 park is at 2484 Gause Blvd W, Slidell, LA 70460, off I-10/I-12 near Slidell; drive in. It is open to members and non-members for day visits, camping and cabin stays: check in at the office with ID (all guests must be 18+). Office hours are 8 am-5 pm Mon-Tue, 8 am-8 pm Wed-Sat and 8 am-4 pm Sun. Listed cabin rates (seen 2026) run $150-$250 a night for non-members ($90-$150 for members); call (985) 641-9998 for day and camping fees. Leashed pets are allowed in the park but not at the pool or in the clubhouse.
What visitors say
Local press and radio coverage describe a relaxed, non-sexual, community-style park where most visitors simply want a quiet day outdoors, with ages ranging from 18 to over 90. Regulars praise the friendly owners and social evenings. Neighbours rarely complain. Rules on towels, photography and phone use are enforced.
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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30.3054, -89.8445
Frequently asked questions
Is Indian Hills family friendly?
No. It is restricted to adults aged 18 and over.
Is nudity required?
Yes at the pool and hot tub, where only a hat is allowed, and in the clubhouse, though towels, wraps or shirts are tolerated there.
Can non-members visit?
Yes. Non-members can come for the day, camp or rent a cabin; check in at the office with ID.
How much does a cabin cost?
Listed rates in 2026 were roughly $150-$250 a night for non-members and $90-$150 for members.
Is it open in winter?
Yes. The park is open year-round and the pool is heated.
Sources
- Indian Hills Nudist Park (official site)
- Curious Louisiana: Slidell nudist park's been at it for 53 years (The Advocate, 2024)
- Nudity is mandatory in some parts of this Louisiana park (KPEL)
- Louisiana's Last Remaining Nudist Park (KEEL)
Researched 25 October 2026 .
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